Pettinger Nature Preserve

Review №1

Rating: 3

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Lots of nature. Watch out for muddy areas and low branches. Small parking lot on site.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

I m an avid park enthusiast and even bigger wildlife conservationist enthusiast. I m looking for volunteers to help me contact property owners to help clean up this park from an overwhelming amount of invasive species that is mostly keeping wildlife out. Poison ivy , snail seed, and invasive ligustrum everywhere and will eventually choke back anything native in the next 5 years . With that being said, the trails are simple, small, the park has a beautiful rolling grass field, a small pond and plenty of gazebos . It s very cute and I enjoy a quick trip here daily . There are some native flower areas and then forced butterfly gardens that are properly contained . Signage is new , not very much trash or negligent visitors . It drains well after rain as well. Fees: No cost Toilets: No restrooms Dog-friendliness: Dogs not recommended

Date: 10 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Almost always muddy. Just know that if the trail is soft at all when you leave the parking area, you are going to eventually get to a large part of the trail that is underwater and unwalkable. Other than that, a pleasant place to spend a little time and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Super relaxing

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Very good length hiking trails in the woods, unpaved. Some areas not maintained as well on the trail (has to move branches or weeds, brush, etc.). For the most part a good trail wide enough for one to walk. One area did get very narrow where we were brushing weeds, branches as mentioned. Not handicap accessible trails, not paved. No restroom, but did have covered bench areas and water fountain including dog level. No picnic tables at all. Trash can was available. Dog-friendliness: Dog water fountain

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Very neatly tucked away into the neighborhood. Lots to see. Beware of the snakes and poison ivy though.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Beautiful and peaceful. The only drawback is the best amount of poison ivy

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Very quiet, natural setting. Thanks to the Pettinger family.

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

I feel like the park isnt maintained at all. Trash like masks and bottles were on the ground. The part that you could walk was nice. Shaded.

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

This place is so relaxing. There are some twisting trails, lots of birds, and a small butterfly garden. If you want a nice relaxing stroll. Come here.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Feels like youre just taking a walk in your own backyard. No man-made concrete trails (love) and very peaceful. Private, yet close enough to the road that you feel safe. I took a few pictures, so that someone who has never been here may get an idea of what its like. It really is just thin woods with a wide walking trail. I also included a few pics of the drive into the preserve.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Had an awesome walk, easy trail With the kids. I would definitely recommend. (Relaxing)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Small trail but very relaxing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Nice little spot to take a beginning hiker. Butterfly garden needs to be replanted. Pond is nice. Appreciated the water fountain and trash cans.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

We had a nice walk through this hidden gem with the family (including a stroller) and two dogs. It was nice for February. I cant wait to go back when during butterfly season!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 2

Labeled poor

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

The trail is gorgeous here. The butterfly garden here is well kept and beautiful. I love coming here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

A nice little get away close to home. If you are near here, and Want to get away if even for just a few minutes check this place out. Its a pleasant walk, and if you are quiet, you and really look around, you will see a lot. A bonus, there is lots of shade out there, so those hot summer days wont be so bad.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Nice quiet little walk through the trees.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

A little on the small side, but a nice walk that is close to the shores. Will be back for a leisurely stroll.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

So beautiful! The butterflies were out today and there was really good information about conservation of Texas wildlife on the board next to the wildflower patch. Great place for an afternoon stroll!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Fun, peaceful walk, easy for kids (4yo did great!) nice open space for picnic. NO bathroom.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Very nice and relaxing.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great trail! Quiet and very well kept!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Awesome trail

Date: 3 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

Thank you Pettinger family and Rockwall Parks and Recreation for this new .7 mile trail...perfect for outing with 5 and 8 year old grandkids. Much to explore.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Great little hike for families!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Black clay so expect a mess during rainy weeks.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Nice place. Quiet. Only about a mile of trails.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

We had a very peaceful walk in the woods. It was cool and shaded. It took about 15 minutes to walk all the way around. You can t get lost, just follow the main trail all the way around the property. Fun and easy hike with the kids.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Very secluded even up against the squabble creek trails. Not very long, but a place you can forget about the city for 30 minutes and watch the wildlife.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Needs a map at the entrance.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Awesome shaded trail with a butterfly garden at the end of the tail. Takes about 15 minutes to finish one way. Highly recommend!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

A nice, simple trail walk near Walgreens on the north side of Rockwall. There is a gravel parking area, water station and dog poop bag stand with bags and a trash can. There was one completed trail and at least one incomplete trail so I think the trails are still being built. Hopefully there will be more than one. The one completed trail was about half a mile according to Map My Run.

Date: 4 years ago