Look forward to a walk — or ride — along the treetops of Dallas.
The southern phase of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail is under construction! This transformative project will provide access to green space and make it possible to travel between neighborhoods by trail for Pleasant Grove residents. Here’s what you need to know.
Serving Dallas’ Pleasant Grove Community
Identified as a high-need area for park land by Trust for Public Land, Pleasant Grove is now on the cusp of a huge new amenity. The Trinity Forest Spine Trail spans nine miles, linking two of Dallas’ natural gems, the Great Trinity Forest and White Rock Lake, providing a vital recreational corridor for the neighborhoods along White Rock Creek with the section of the trail in Pleasant Grove being realized now.
Connecting Communities and Providing Equitable Access to Green Space
In collaboration with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Dallas County, we completed the first phase of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail north of I-30 in 2023. Now with TxDOT leading construction, we are building the next phase: a safe, resilient parkland corridor for residents on both sides of US-175. This marks two of five phases for this project; the third phase will go to construction at the end of 2024.
The trail’s standout feature is a one-mile elevated pathway alongside US-175, ensuring safe and resilient trail experience for Pleasant Grove residents. Combined with a new Lake June Road bridge featuring bike lanes and wide sidewalks, these enhancements promise heightened connectivity and safety within our community.
Minimizing Disruption, Maximizing Impact
During construction, the existing Lake June bridge will remain operational, ensuring minimal disruption to residents. When the new bridge is completed, the old bridge will be removed, providing continuous access for residents during this project. Once completed, the bridge will provide essential pedestrian and bicycle access to the Lake June DART station, enhancing mobility for everyone west of US-175.
The realization of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail has been made possible through collaborative efforts and funding from stakeholders including Dallas County, TxDOT, the City of Dallas Transportation Department, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The Loop Dallas brought together these partners to create a larger connection that included the replacement of the Lake June bridge to have a greater impact on residents.
The Trinity Forest Spine Trail stands as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in shaping a brighter future for Dallas.
Stay tuned for more updates!
See you on the trails,
Philip Hiatt Haigh
Executive Director
The Loop Dallas
