Just 20 miles from downtown Dallas, Cedar Hill State Park feels like “a world away from the city,” TPWD says. The park includes a lake, a working farm from the 1800s and rugged limestone hills.

At Cedar Hill State Park on Monday, people hit the trails to take advantage of a springlike February day. Aaliyah Iverson said she wanted to join her husband out here after a long day at work.

Houston football interested in Trae Hill — and others may be, too. Cedar Park running back Trae Hill isn't rated by any major recruiting site, though this game might be the one that puts him on ...

Outdoor enthusiast Thurman Hogan poses for a portrait, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Cedar Hill State Park. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer) Hogan, of Black Outside, echoed Chapman’s feelings.

Alexa Canuso (13) of Audubon reacts after scoring a run during the fourth inning of the Haddon Township vs. Audubon softball ...

The first parks were opened to the public in the 1930s and the newest, Old Tunnel State Park, opened in 2012. TPWD also has plans to develop five sites into future state parks .