Northaven Trail
Royal Park Access Point
(North Dallas Walking & Biking Trail)
A Convenient North Dallas Trail Access Point for Walking, Biking, and Nature
The Royal Park access point of the Northaven Trail with two convenient parking lots - Royal Park South Parking Lot off of Royal Lane and Royal Park North Parking Lot off of Townsend - offers convenient entry to one of North Dallas’s most popular walking and biking trails. This section of the trail provides easy access for residents near Royal Park, connecting nearby neighborhoods to a continuous nine-mile paved trail that runs east–west across North Dallas.
Northaven Trail is designed for everyday use — whether you’re taking a short neighborhood walk, going for a run, riding a bike, or enjoying native landscaping and green space close to home.
About This Section of the Northaven Trail
This segment is centered near Royal Lane in the Royal Park area of North Dallas. From this access point, you can travel in either direction along the Northaven Trail and connect to other neighborhood entry points along the corridor.
If you’re searching for a trail near me in North Dallas, this access point is a practical starting spot thanks to its proximity to surrounding residential streets and the trail’s wide, paved surface.
Map of Northaven Trail’s Royal Park Area
Neighborhoods Served by This Access Point
The Royal Park access point serves several nearby North Dallas neighborhoods, including:
Royal Northaven
Northaven Park
Royal Hills
Park Forest
These neighborhoods are within walking or biking distance of the trail, making this access point especially useful for residents searching for a trail near me that doesn’t require driving to a park or trailhead.
Unique Features In This Area
ROYAL PARK
The Royal Park offers a wonderful children’s play ground, four tennis courts, a basketball court, a covered pavilion, two drinking fountains, and a lovely neighborhood pool - Club Royal.
Managed Garden
Just north of Royal Park is one of our managed gardens where you can volunteer to help maintain.
Street Entrances to the Trail Near Here
What You’ll Find on the Trail Here
Trail users at this location enjoy:
A wide, paved multi-use trail suitable for walking, running, biking, and strollers
Flat terrain, ideal for casual users and families
Urban green space with trees, native plants, and seasonal wildflowers
Connections to other segments of the nine-mile Northaven Trail corridor
This section is part of a larger effort to improve outdoor access and native habitat along the trail, supporting pollinators and creating a more resilient urban landscape.
Part of the Nine-Mile Northaven Trail
The Webb Chapel access point is one of many entry locations along the Northaven Trail, which stretches approximately nine miles across North Dallas. Each access point connects local neighborhoods to the same continuous trail, allowing users to join the trail close to home and travel as far as they like.
If you’re looking for:
Trails near me in North Dallas
A safe, paved trail for walking or biking
An everyday outdoor space that connects neighborhoods
…the Northaven Trail offers multiple convenient access points like this one.
Plan Your Visit
This section of the trail is open daily and free to use. Access is available from nearby streets, and users are encouraged to enter the trail at the location most convenient to their neighborhood.
For a full overview of the trail, additional access points, and current projects along the corridor, visit the main Northaven Trail page or our map the trail.