TRAIL EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE The second phase of the trail was begun on April 12, 2008. This 1.3 mile extension from McCallum north to the Bush Tollway is now complete. This work also included many amenities along the existing 4.5 mile first phase, such as several nodes with benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, and decorative pavers, along with a drinking fountain and bulletin board at the junction north of Brentfield. The blank brick pavers in the nodes will be replaced by engraved donor bricks as they are sold - $50 and $75. If you want a community message placed on the bulletin board, please contact us with plenty of lead time. The previous hold on new planting has now been released as the city and ONCOR have reached agreement on where future planting may be placed. We still need your help to keep the Trail well-funded and looking great! But please do not plant independent trees as ONCOR will remove those not in accordance with the master plan. Volunteers are needed to help with organized planting and watering. We invite members to show their support, which helps defray the cost of maintaining the watering equipment and to cover the water bills. Individual directed contributions are also welcome to help underwrite benches, etc. To-date, numerous individuals and HOAs have donated thousands of tax deductible contributions. To find out how you can get involved, or make a donation, please send an email via the Contact link on this home page, or leave a message at the Friends Info Line at 469-231-7229. (posted June 2011)

NEXT MAJOR PLANTING EVENTS NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT IF THEY ARE TO HAPPEN

November 2011 is the planned date for the stretch from Hillcrest to Meandering Way if volunteers will step up. The City of Dallas will help with planting once the adjacent neighborhood has organized a group to handle watering using equipment provided at no charge by Friends of Preston Ridge Trail. It simply takes a little volunteer time.

We have (watering) volunteer groups who have previously asked to participate in this partnership with the City, with planting dates as follows:
Phase 5 about 220 plants scheduled for Nov 2011 form Hillcrest to Meandering Way
Phase 6 about 220 plants scheduled for Nov 2011 from Parkhill to Davenport

Friends of Preston Ridge Trail (FPRT) and your neighborhood need your help for this to happen. If you like the improvements along Meandering Way, then act NOW and call Rod Scales (972) 679-8359 who will put you in touch with the neighborhood person for each area that is doing the organizing for their stretch of the trail.

In 2 years, you can look back and say “I helped make that happen!” The 2 yrs will come and go, either way.

YOU'RE ON THE RIGHT PATH!

The Preston Ridge Trail is the new hike and bike trail in Far North Dallas that is fast becoming a terrific neighborhood treasure for walkers, bikers, runners, skaters. The Friends of the Preston Trail, Inc. is the non-profit volunteer organization that is galvanizing support for the Trail's expansion, beautification, maintenance, and utilization. We're delighted you're visiting our site, and encourage you to surf around... where you'll find a Trail map, news of upcoming events, ways to volunteer, how to contribute by becoming a member, and much more.