In-Line Skating

Bachman Lake Paved hiking, bicycling, jogging trail following the shoreline of Bachman Lake just north of Love Field.
W Northwest Highway, Dallas
214 670-6265
Rollerblade: Yes
Bicycling: Yes
Free

Surfer Update
I'm new in town and have been looking for good in-line skating places in the Dallas area. This past Saturday, I tried in-line skating at Bachman Lake. I would hardly characterize it as "outstanding." First of all, the paved trail does not fully circle the lake so you have to stop and turn around. Second, the paved trail has fallen in disrepair and is badly in need of resurfacing. The quality of the surface varies significantly from average to poor. Some spots were badly chopped up and gravelly and could not be safely skated. I personally would not recommend this place. Thank you for the other listings, however.
Steve Jensen

Bob Woodruff Park Good for rollerblading, bicycling, and hiking. The city of Plano has approximately 30 miles of paved trails throughout the city and all are suitable for walking, rollerblading, and bicycling.
Peach Tree & Oak Grove Drive, Plano
972 461-7000
Bicycling: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Horseback Riding: Yes
Rollerblade: Yes
Free

Breckenridge Park 375 acre park with 26 acres of wildflowers. 4.5 miles of paved hiking, bicycling, rollerblading, and jogging trails, pavilion, and 10 acre lake. Any paved trail in Richardson Park System can be used for in-line skating. Tennis courts are off-limits, of course.
Brand Road, Richardson
972 238-4250
Bicycling: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Rollerblade: Yes
Free

Dam at Joe Pool Lake Good place to rollerblade and bicycle. OK to cross barricade according to Corp of Engineers office. From I-20 go south on FW 1382 for 3 miles. Turn right to go to dam at microwave tower. Drive to barricade and park.
FM 1382, Grand Prairie
972 299-2227
Rollerblade: Yes
Bicycling: Yes
Open: Daily Dawn to dusk
Free

Fair Park Tops for rollerblading.
Grand Av off I-30, Dallas
214 670-8400
Rollerblade: Yes

Hurst Community Park Natural area, open space, picnic area, pavilion and group shelter, concession, restrooms, sand volleyball courts, playground on almost 45 acres. Bicycling and hiking trail. Naturally wooded area with nature trails. Officially opens August of '97.
601 Precinct Line Road, Hurst
817 788-7000
Bicycling: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Rollerblade: Yes
Free

River Legacy Park Follows Trinity River and encompasses 400 acres of woods and meadow with ponds and riverfront. Paved trails. Excellent rollerblading. Restrooms. Several pavilions can be reserved for groups. Picnic and playground areas.
703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
817 860-6752
Bicycling: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Rollerblade: Yes
Open:Daily 6am-10pm
Free

White Rock Creek Greenbelt Quite dangerous for rollerblading although people still try.
Hillcrest & Valley View, Dallas
214 670-8895