Shoal Creek Greenbelt

A shady downtown ribbon with limestone walls and creek crossings

4.6 · 442 reviews
Shade Parking Trash cans
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Shoal Creek Greenbelt, photo 2
Shoal Creek Greenbelt, photo 3

About this park

A narrow 81-acre ribbon of greenbelt running alongside Shoal Creek from Pease Park toward downtown, with shady walking trails, limestone walls, and doggy waste stations along the way. The path mixes dirt, gravel, and asphalt as it crosses and re-crosses the creek, giving dogs a steady rotation of scenery.

Amenities

Shade Parking Trash cans

What visitors say

Synthesized from 442 Google reviews
The highlights

Regulars call it a hidden gem for an in-town nature walk, praising the shady canopy, the limestone rock walls, and the trail's easy connection to Pease Park. Doggy waste stations and trash cans throughout earn specific mentions from repeat visitors.

Best for

Senior dogs Social dogs
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Before you go

Stick to the west side of the trail for the shadiest stretches and quiet creek crossings; the east side runs close to Lamar and gets traffic noise and exhaust. Expect uneven surfaces with bumps and potholes, so skip this trail if your dog pulls hard or you're pushing a stroller.

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