N 14 22 20 23 5 21 6 11 9 8 7 12 17 13 1 19 2 23 15 16 4 10 18 Temple Parks Temple Parks &Trails &Trails W Ave H Scott Scott & White Hospital Downtown TEMPLE BELTON W Ave H W Central W Adams To FM 2271 Belton Lake Miller Springs Nature Center Nugent Nugent King Salusbury Industrial Zenith Airport E Adams Young W Ave M W Ave R Midway Shallow Ford Thornton Forest Trail Stratford 6th Street HK Dodgen Loop HK Dodgen Loop Canyon Creek Waters Dairy N 3rd N 11th N 1st N 14th S 34th Shell S 1st S 3rd S 5th S 31st S 31st Hartrick Bluff S 13th N 31st S 41st S 49th Hickory Shallow Ford West Charter Oaks Old Waco S Pea Ridge TX 317 Kegley S 57th Fryers 53 363 438 93 363 95 190 3 24 25 27 26 28 29 OTHER SITES OF NOTE 24 - Railroad & Heritage Museum 315 W. Avenue B 25 - Visitor Center 315 W. Avenue B 26 - Sammons Golf Course 2727 W. Adams Ave. 27 - Summit Recreation Center 620 Fryers Creek Cir. 28 - Lions Junction Family Water Park 5000 S. 5th St. 29 - Miller Springs Nature Center Hwy. 2271 N. of Lake Belton Spillway 260 acre natural area with scenic overlooks, natural winding trails, water ways and wildlife. Conner Park 408 Old Waco Dr. 0.33 Echo Village Trail 5030 Stonehaven Dr. 0.50 FM 2305 Hike & Bike W. Hwy. 2305 5.00 Friar’s Creek Hike & Bike #1 5000 S. 5th St. 3.65 Friar’s Creek Hike & Bike #2 2264 S. 5th St. 0.70 Jackson Park 925 N. 4th St. 0.50 Jaycee Park 2302 W. Avenue Z 0.43 Jefferson Park 2310 Monticello Rd. 0.25 Jones Park 1102 W. Avenue H 0.33 Lions Park 4320 Lions Park Rd. 2.00 Miller Park 1919 N. 1st St. 0.75 Oak Creek Park 2304 Forest Trail 0.25 Optimist Park 820 W. Munroe Ave. 0.25 Pepper Creek Hike & Bike W. Hwy 2305 3.50 Silverstone Park 404 Waters Dairy Rd. 0.50 South Temple Park 5000 S. 5th St. 0.75 Terrace Gardens Park Trail 2015 Linwood Rd. 0.25 Valley Ranch Park 7211 Dubose Rd. 0.37 West Temple Park 121 S. Montpark Rd. 1.00 Western Hills Park 4420 Gazelle Trail 0.25 Wilson Park 2205 Curtis B. Elliott Dr. 1.75 Woodbridge Park 3620 Whispering Oaks 0.50 Wyndham Hills Trail 708 Wyndham Hill Pkwy. 0.65 PARKS WITH TRAILS ADDRESS LENGTH Temple Parks & Recreation 2 N. Main St. Suite 201 254.298.5690 Templeparks.com Useful Contact Information Fire, Police & Ambulance EMERGENCIES Dial 911 Non-Emergencies 254.298.5500 Animal Services Dept. 254.298.5732 Streets, Sewers, Water Leaks, Alleys & Sidewalks 254.298.5611 To Report Graffiti 254.298.5500 TRAILS MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Be courteous to other trail users regardless of speed, skill level or mode of travel (e.g. bicycle, wheelchair or on foot). Use no more than half of the trail. Do not block the flow of other users. Leave no trace. Carry out what you carry in. Keep to the right, except when passing. When paths are crowded, slow down and always yield to pedestrians and slower moving traffic. Pass on the left. Give an audible signal before passing either by voice (e.g. “On Your Left!”) or other means (e.g. ringing a bell). Pay special attention when passing children and pets. Stopping: Move to the right when stopping. If possible, step off the trail. Be cautious of others approaching from behind and make sure they know you are pulling over. Be Predictable. Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Always look behind you before changing positions on the trail. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Use extra caution where trails cross streets. Stop at all signs and intersections. When entering or crossing a trail, look both ways and yield to other users. All Temple trails are pet friendly. Owners must clean up after their pet immediately. There is No Smoking in all City of Temple Parks and Trails. TRAIL ETIQUETTE Temple has many trails covering over 20 miles throughout the city. Some of the longer trails link different areas of Temple, while many of the shorter trails are more for leisure enjoyment. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, jogging or walking, you can find a trail to enjoy near you. TRUE TRAILBLAZING
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OTHER SITES OF NOTE24 - Railroad & Heritage Museum315 W. Avenue B
25 - Visitor Center315 W. Avenue B
26 - Sammons Golf Course2727 W. Adams Ave.
27 - Summit Recreation Center620 Fryers Creek Cir.
28 - Lions Junction Family Water Park5000 S. 5th St.
29 - Miller Springs Nature CenterHwy. 2271 N. of Lake Belton Spillway260 acre natural area with scenic overlooks, natural winding trails, water ways and wildlife.
Be courteous to other trail users regardless of speed, skill level or mode of travel (e.g. bicycle, wheelchair or on foot). Use no more than half of the trail. Do not block the flow of other users.
Leave no trace. Carry out what you carry in.
Keep to the right, except when passing. When paths are crowded, slow down and always yield to pedestrians and slower moving traffic.
Pass on the left. Give an audible signal before passing either by voice (e.g. “On Your Left!”) or other means (e.g. ringing a bell). Pay special attention when passing children and pets.
Stopping: Move to the right when stopping. If possible, step off the trail. Be cautious of others approaching from behind and make sure they know you are pulling over.
Be Predictable. Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Always look behind you before changing positions on the trail.
Obey all traffic signs and signals. Use extra caution where trails cross streets. Stop at all signs and intersections. When entering or crossing a trail, look both ways and yield to other users.
All Temple trails are pet friendly. Owners must clean up after their pet immediately.
There is No Smoking in all City of Temple Parks and Trails.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Temple has many trails covering over 20 miles throughout the city. Some of the longer trails link different areas of Temple, while many of the shorter trails are more for leisure enjoyment. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, jogging or walking, you can find a trail to enjoy near you.
TRUE TRAILBLAZING
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Located in one of Temple’s most popular parks, this trail wraps around a scenic pond, as well as a monarch butterfly habitat, and features a skate park, exercise stations, pavilions, playground and splash pad along the way.
Friar’s CreekHike & Bike #1
5000 S. 5th St. Concrete 3.65 miles
This hike and bike path was constructed through a Texas Park & Wildlife grant in partnership with the City. Friar’s Creek is a designated wetland, which provides habitat to water fowl, wildlife and native flowers.
4FM 2305Hike & Bike
W. Hwy. 2305 Concrete 5.0 miles
This highly used hike and bike path runs parallel to FM 2305. This trail also connects other parks and trails in area.
3Echo VillageTrail
5030 Stonehaven Dr. Concrete 0.50 miles
This trail connects two small pocket parks, one of which features nature themed play areas, a pavilion, seating areas and shade trees.
2Conner Park408 Old Waco Dr. Concrete 0.33 miles
This looped trail surrounds a farm themed play area with several whimsical sculptures, seating areas and shade trees, along with a wildflower meadow and monarch butterfly habitat.
1 Jackson Park925 N. 4th St. Concrete 0.50 miles
Located in one of Temple’s oldest parks, this looped trail, features a playground, pavilion, garden, historic bridges and ample shade cover.
6 Jaycee Park2302 W. Avenue Z Concrete 0.43 miles
Along this looped trail, you will find a large space themed playground and splash pad, exercise stations for all ages, play areas and a pavilion.
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Lions Park4320 Lions Park Rd. Concrete 2.00 miles
This serene trail meanders through multiple types of landforms including wetland areas and a preservation pecan tree grove. It also features incredible views from higher elevations in the park, a fishing pond, dog park, baseball fields, accessible playground and an amphitheater.
10 Oak Creek Park2304 Forest Trail Concrete 0.25 miles
Along this looped trail you will find a farm themed park and playground featuring a sculpture of the Pig Family, a local favorite. Along your route, you will also find exercise stations, a basketball court, pavilion and shade trees.
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Optimist Park820 W. Munroe Ave. Concrete 0.25 miles
Along this looped trail you will find a dinosaur themed playground, shade trees, pavilion, and seating areas. A soccer field is centrally located within the trail.
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Jones Park1102 W. Avenue H Concrete 0.33 miles
This crushed granite trail loops around old growth shade trees, a playground and picnic pavilions.
Silvertone Park404 Waters Dairy Rd. Concrete 0.50 miles
Along this small asphalt trail, you will find a picnic pavilion, seating areas and shade trees.
Wilson Park2205 Curtis B. Elliott Concrete 1.75 miles
This trail meanders through multiple athletic complexes which include soccer fields, baseball and softball complexes, a shaded basketball court, tennis courts, a rec center and pool. You will also find a monarch butterfly habitat along the way.
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Jefferson Park2310 Monticello Rd. Concrete 0.25 miles
This small neighborhood park trail features a pirate themed playground, exercise stations, pavilion, seating areas and shade trees.
8Friar’s CreekHike & Bike #2
2264 S. 5th St. Concrete 0.70 miles
This highly landscaped and manicured trail runs along Friar’s Creek. There is a monarch butterfly habitat, pond with fountain, and has ample seating. All plants along the route are native and feature identification markers.
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2015 Linwood Rd. Concrete 0.25 miles
This small neighborhood park trail features a play area, seating area, and shade trees along the route.
Valley RanchPark
7211 Dubose Rd. Concrete 0.37 miles
This looped trail located in a flood plain full of old growth trees also contains a playground, seating areas and changing topography.
West TemplePark
121 S. Montpark Rd. Concrete 1.00 miles
This crushed limestone trail meanders around a playground with splashpad, soccer fields and through a mott of trees.
Western HillsPark
4420 Gazelle Trail Concrete 0.25 miles
Along this trail, there are five nature themed play nodes with a shaded play area, pavilion and abundant landscaping.
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South TemplePark
5000 S. 5th St. Concrete 0.75 milesThis trail meanders along Friar’s Creek and features shaded seating areas, bridges, and a championship 18-basket disc golf course. This trail is also part of Friar’s Creek Hike & Bike Trail #1 and continues to Wyndham Hills Trail.
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21 Woodbridge Park3620 Whispering Oaks Concrete 0.50 miles
One of Temple’s most serene trails. After crossing a covered wooden bridge, this previous concrete trail wanders along a beautiful pond. Further along the trail, you will find a pergola placed upon a 200 year old silo foundation from when the area was originally farmed. Limestone blocks are used for seating amongst the shade trees.
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Wyndham Hills Trail708 Wyndham Hill Concrete 0.65 milesWyndham Hills Park Trail is a looped trail that connects with South Temple Park. Benches, foot bridges and tree plantings add interest and make for a very enjoyable walk.
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Pepper CreekHike & Bike
W. Hwy 2305 Concrete 3.50 milesOne of Temple’s most beautiful trails is routed along the creek and travels along wooded areas. With a width of 12 feet it is truly a Hike and Bike Trail. Along the way you will find waterfalls, sculptures, seating areas, as well as marked native plants to the area.
