Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Breckenridge Park
This 417-acre park is a popular destination, particularly during soccer season, when the parking lots are
jammed with local families toting tykes to weekend games. This hike makes the most of the park's 4.5
miles of trails, combining an out-and-back trail with a loop around the park's ten-acre lake.
Distance: 3.0-mile lollipop
Approximate hiking time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Trail surface: Paved
Best season: Mar through May, when the wildflowers are in bloom
Other trail users: Families use the park's wide trails to teach kids bike riding and to fish
along the banks of the pond and adjacent Rowlett Creek.
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: Park open daily sunrise to sunset
Maps: TOPO! Texas CD; trail maps available from Richardson Parks & Recreation.
Pocket trail guides are available at Richardson City Hall, Heights Recreation Center,
Huffhines Recreation Center, and the Senior Citizens Center.
Trail contacts: Richardson Parks & Recreation; (972) 744-4300; www.cor.net/park-
sandrecreation.aspx?id=3790/homepage.html
Special considerations: The city closes portions of the park after heavy rains.
In addition: Bring a camera for great shots of spring wildflowers and a pair of binoculars
for bird watching.
Finding the trailhead:
From Plano take President George Bush Turnpike east to the
Renner Road exit. Turn left onto Renner. Travel north about 3 miles and turn right onto
Brand Road. The park is located at 3300 Brand Rd. Turn right onto the entrance road,
