Parking Lots

Looking for the easiest way to access the trail by car? This section highlights official and commonly used parking areas near Northaven Trail.

For full details—including rules, entrances, and nearby access points—use the Where to Park page.

Drinking Fountains

Find places to refill water along the trail. These fountains are helpful for walkers, runners, cyclists, families and pets — especially during warm Dallas months.

Click on one of the maps to navigate directly to the closest fountain.

Rest Areas

Rest areas offer a quick place to pause, regroup, and enjoy the trail. They’re especially useful for families, older walkers, and anyone pacing a longer outing.

If you’re meeting someone, these landmarks also make great rendezvous points.

Parks

Parks near the Northaven Trail that are managed by the Dallas Parks Department.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are great for snacks, breaks, and casual gatherings. They’re popular for family outings and school groups, and they’re also convenient for community meetups.

Benches

Benches are spaced along the trail for short rests and scenic pauses. They’re helpful for anyone managing pace, mobility, or longer distances.

Gyms & Recreation Centers

Fitness centers, recreation facilities, and pools near Northaven Trail make it easy to combine workouts with trail use.

Schools

Several schools are located near or directly connected to Northaven Trail, making the trail an important route for students, families, and school communities.

Religious Organizations

Churches, synagogues, and other religious organizations along Northaven Trail serve as important community landmarks.

Crossroads

Crossroads mark major intersections and trail decision points. They’re useful for navigation, meeting up, and describing locations on the trail.

Hawk Lights

Hawk Lights are pedestrian-activated beacons designed to improve visibility at key crossings near the trail. They help alert drivers when trail users are crossing.

Use this list to locate Hawk Lights along the corridor. Read more about how the HAWK lights work. We are working with the City of Dallas, Dallas Transportation and Dallas Parks Department to get the traditional traffic lights at Hillcrest Road replaced with the new HAWK light system.

911 Signs

Emergency location signs help the City of Dallas first responders identify your location quickly. If you need to call 911, sharing the nearest sign ID can speed up assistance.

This list helps you understand where emergency signs are located along the corridor.

Information Kiosks

Kiosks share trail maps, rules, and project updates—making them ideal starting points for new visitors. They’re also great landmarks for meetups and quick orientation.

Gardens

Gardens and planted areas along Northaven Trail showcase seasonal color, pollinator habitat, and volunteer-supported improvements.

Use this section to find garden locations and learn what’s growing nearby. If you would like to learn more about native plants and volunteer along the trail, please check out our Adopt A Garden page. Some gardens have dedicated pages with more details and photos.

Restoration Areas

Areas along the trail where we are experimenting with various methods to return the plant life back to native species.

Murals

Murals along Northaven Trail celebrate community, nature, and the character of the corridor. They’re great landmarks for meetups and fun destinations for families and trail users.

Pet Waste Stations

Pet waste stations help keep the trail clean and enjoyable for everyone. They’re stocked locations where dog walkers can find disposal bags and bins.

Pet waste stations near Northaven Trail

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Sponsors

Sponsors help fund trail improvements, native planting, and ongoing maintenance. This section highlights supporters connected to specific locations or amenities.

Visit each sponsor link to learn more or get involved.

Other Points of Interest

This section includes trail landmarks and features that don’t fit neatly into the categories above.