Research Park at Texas A&M is 350 beautiful acres of relaxing outdoor fun. Home to many different plants and wildlife, you’re welcome to bring your dogs to play or a loaf of bread for the ducks. There are ten different buildings located at research park, all occupied by companies devoted to technology and research. It’s conveniently located, making it the perfect place for an afternoon picnic and stroll through the park. For more information and a map of the area, visit Research Park’s website!

Lick Creek Park, located at 13600 East Rock Prairie Road contains 3.5 miles of marked trails and is the perfect place to bring the dogs! While the scenery isn’t the best in the area, it offers wide trails and a peacful atmosphere. The main trails are fairly flat and are ideal for running or bike riding. Lick Creek Park is the only park in the area that allows dogs to be leash-free, as long as they are under ‘voice control’.

According to the City of College Station, “Lick Creek park is the premiere nature preserve in College Station. The 515-acre park, is located at 13600 East Rock Prairie Road approximately 1.5 miles from Greens Prairie Road. The park ahs several cultural sites along with a great diversity of plant and animal life including the endangered Navasota Ladies Treeses. Approximately 3.5 miles of marked trails provide a unique opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird watching ad equestrian activities.”

Directions: Exit HWY 6 at William D. Fitch Pkwy (HWY 40), turn right onto Fitch, follow road until the stop sign at Rock Prairie (past entrance to Pebble Creek Subdivision), turn right at stop sign, park will be on your right.

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