294 acres

Mapsco page 67, Sections "A" and "F"

DALLAS (SE City of Dallas) South of Loop 12/West of the Trinity or River Oaks Road/East of S.H. 310

Parking:

Paved at Loop 12; rolled gravel parking at the River Oaks Road entrance.

Picnic Facilities:

Tables and grills at both sections.

Trails:

¼-mile ADA trail at Loop 12; Natural surface trail at River Oaks Drive.

History:

The land was once part of the Miller Plantation-- “Millermore.”  It was a rallying point for blacks after the Civil War, and it continues to be a popular location for family reunions.  It is located near Joppa, one of the first Freedman communities in Dallas County. The Audubon Society conducts its winter bird count here.

Support Group:

Joppa Community

Maintenance Concerns or Special Use Requests:

City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department       (214) 670-4100

Restricted Uses:

No motorized vehicles or motor boats.