Covid-friendly review. The nature preserve building is closed. There is a wheelchair friendly portapotty available for the public to use. Flowers. Trails. A small pond. Grassy area to walk around. Horse/hiking trail that heads to grapevine lake. Watch for horse droppings. They say no dogs allowed on trails.
Great local place to get out for a walk. The terrain is suitable for all ages.
Bob Jones Nature Preserve and Centre is a hidden gem situated in the corner of Grapevine Lake and adjacent to a State Park. It provides simple walking trails around the centre and a gate that opens up to miles of walking and equestrian trails around the lake on the state park.Bob Jones was a former slave who became a land owner after the American civil war. He loved nature and donated the land so generations could enjoy and learn about the wonders of nature as well.
Such a delightful place but super narrow trails
The land that Bob Jones Nature Center is on belonged to a former slave. Visiting the nature center is always a wonderful experience. The sand trails can be difficult for some, so I recommend wearing hiking boots. They no longer allow horse riding on the trails, but you’ll still run into horse poop every now and again. A few trails are overgrown, but that is fine with me. This place is an oasis away from the city.
Great place to walk, close to nature, and you might see deer, wild turkeys and butterflies... if youre quiet.
I live literally across the street from the Nature Center, it’s beautiful here! Great place for young learners during the summer camps/classes.
Go here! Madeline was a great guide! Hidden gem of Southlake!
Great place for taking the kids to see the outdoors in a safe controlled environment. We saw a lot of animals and had a great time.
Will return but there are no dogs allowed
We attended the night hike and it was great! Our guides were knowledge and made the experience enjoyable. The nature center was beautiful!
Great place for hiking. Well maintained trails. Wildlife: we saw wild turkeys, vultures, deer, lizards, caterpillars, and a lot of butterflies. Not crowded. A gem in the metroplex. Horse ride outside the park is permitted. Trails inside if the park are connected to outside trails. Great outdoor. You can hike to Grapewine lake. Herons at the lake.
Great experience. Got to see lots of different animal tracks.
I love being able to get out in nature and away from the city. This is a great place that is close to home
The trial is great, well taken care of and very informative with the signs. Popular with photographers and a nice place to just escape and relax outside.
I attended the Careers in Sustainability lecture and I enjoyed it. The trails are also nice.
Great trails for walking and riding.
Nice place, very clean and quiet.Hard to get direct answer.
Local nature center, very educational
Great place to visit and enjoy outdoors within the city.
Great walks and places to read.
Great place, toys, fields, fishing pond
Its so beautiful!
Enjoy myself, the peace and tranquility
Closed on a Saturday
Hidden gem in DFW
Really neat place
Love this place!
I love this place by the lake
Awesome place!
Beautiful Nature Center with lovely trails.
Webelos Geology class.