Anne McCrary Park
A stormwater pond turned quiet morning walking loop
About this park
Anne McCrary is a scenic stormwater pond off the Randall Parkway walking trail, with a small dock, a covered picnic area, and a playground rather than a fenced run. The paved path draws walkers, cyclists, and wildlife watchers, though part of it runs about six feet from a busy road. Turtles and white ibis are the reason to linger at the dock, even though a recent visitor found the water full of litter.
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Anne McCrary Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers come for the calm: a peaceful pre-work loop, turtles and white ibis at the dock, and a covered spot to sit by the water.
Anne McCrary draws solo walkers and parents with kids on the trail rather than a social dog scene.
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Before you go
Keep dogs leashed and well away from the road-adjacent stretch of path. There are no restrooms on site, so plan accordingly.
Frequently asked
- Is there an off-leash area?
- No. There is no fenced run here, so dogs stay leashed on the paved path and around the pond.
- Are there restrooms?
- No. Reviewers confirm there are no bathrooms anywhere on the grounds.
- Is the path safe for a dog that pulls?
- Part of the trail runs about six feet from a busy road, so that stretch is the one to skip with a dog that lunges or bolts.
- What is there to see at the water?
- A small dock looks out over the stormwater pond, where turtles gather and white ibis are a regular sight.
- Is Anne McCrary Park clean?
- Pretty, but not spotless. A 2025 visitor described nasty blankets, a shopping cart, and litter floating in the pond.
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