John F. Burke Nature Preserve

• Features: Three loop trails around a pond. Several signs to learn about wildlife and plants. 104-acre area. 

• Address: 1111 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

• Directions: North of the 635 and east of the President George Bush Turnpike.

• Hours: Unavailable

• Cost: Free

• Website: https://discoverfarmersbranch.com/john-f-burke-nature-preserve/

• Tips: It has a lot of great educational aspects. You can expect to hear traffic from the freeways. Go with a friend when it's light, and stay on the trails—there is a lot of trash off to the side. The dirt trails are not stroller-friendly.