The NPNA neighborhood is very fortunate to have two city parks located within its boundaries and a recreational hike and bike trail that runs right through it. These outdoor spaces are great for exercise, family fun, enjoying nature and spending time with your neighbors.
NPNA partners actively with the City of Dallas to ensure parks are well maintained and used only for authorized purposes. These parks are true gems in our neighborhood with Joe’s Creek running through the western boundaries of both parks. NPNA is committed to the long-term preservation and beauty of these parks and the creek for the enjoyment of our neighbors, as well as for events NPNA sponsors throughout the year. One of our favorite events during the year is called “It’s My Park Day” in which volunteers from the neighborhood work together to pick up litter and debris and keep our parks and Joe’s Creek clean! Please sign up to volunteer at our next event! If you ever have any concerns or comments about the parks, please email parks@npna.org.
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Northaven Trail
The Northaven Trail is a commuter and recreational hike and bike trail built and maintained by the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. The trail runs from Central Expressway to Denton Drive with plans to connect to the White Rock Creek Trail on the east and Irving’s Campion Trail on the west. NPNA sponsors the pet waste stations located in our section of the trail. See northaventrail.org for more information about trail and about Friends of the Northaven Trail, a volunteer organization for the support, maintenance and beautification of the trail..
Northaven Park
Covering 2+ city blocks, this park is located west of Withers Elementary between Northaven and Alta Vista and continues north along Joe’s Creek to Forest. A large playground is found in the shade of the trees along the creek. The park also includes picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball and baseball fields. NPNA hosts several events in the park through the year, such as the Ice Cream Social and Easter Egg Hunt.
Cox Lane Park
Located north of Royal Lane near Peter Pan Drive, this park sits quietly alongside Joe’s Creek in the most southern part of the NPNA neighborhood. The park includes open green space areas, a playground and a lovely footbridge that spans west across Joe’s Creek into the streets of surrounding homes. NPNA maintains the rose garden on the south end of the park.