A Green Escape in the Middle of the City: Elm Fork Nature Preserve This Summer
Carrollton's Elm Fork Nature Preserve offers easy family-friendly trails through natural land, with a master-plan renovation reshaping its future.
Outdoors
The latest outdoors articles and stories from Carrollton.
Carrollton Is Reshaping Its Green Spaces — and Residents Are Already Feeling the Difference
From new trail connections to pickleball courts and 258 undeveloped acres, Carrollton's Parks Master Plan is remaking how the city moves outdoors.
Carrollton's Rosemeade Rainforest Offers Summer Swim Lessons for All Ages — Here's What to Know
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex opens swim lesson sessions in June and July, teaching water safety from infancy to adulthood.
A Free Morning at the Pond: Carrollton's Youth Fishing Event Returns June 6
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing event June 6 at Josey Ranch Park Pond, with stocked catfish, prizes, and no license required.
Free Youth Fishing Event at Josey Ranch Park Pond Returns June 6
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing morning at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6, coinciding with Texas Free Fishing Day.
Carrollton's Trail Network: Connecting Neighborhoods Through Nature
Explore 26 miles of trails, parks, and recreation areas throughout Carrollton
Green Corridors: Carrollton's Natural Areas and Trail Network
Discover the diverse parks and natural preserves connected by expanding trail systems.
Josey Ranch Lake: Carrollton's Water Recreation Hub
Explore the trails, fishing, and facilities at this 35-acre community lake.