Towne Center Park Trail

PARKS & TRAILS CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN HEATH

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As Heath grows, so does our parks and trail system, thanks to a continued focus by City Council and the Park Board on this important amenity that enriches the quality of life enjoyed by citizens.

Trail System

You can find a current trail system map below. This map identifies both existing and planned trails. New segments include the White Road Trail and trailhead that was donated and constructed by the developer of the Heath Crossing neighborhood. Trail segments have also been recently added in the Stoneleigh and Providence neighborhoods by their respective developers. These contributions are specified by the City parkland ordinance, and the City is grateful for a shared commitment with developers to the “greater green”!

DOWNLOAD THE PARK & TRAIL MAP (1.6mb pdf)

Parkland Donations

Others contributing to the parks and trail system include Heath residents, Tom Johnson and Dan Bobst, who donated .11 acres at 101 Hubbard Drive, which is a prime location along the Highlands of Heath and Hubbard trails. Both the Park Board and City Council dedicated the land use to be a future trailhead/park plaza that will tie into and complement the Towne Center Park and Towne Center Overlay District designs, both of which are still in progress. Thank you, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bobst!

In 2021, the City exercised its option to purchase excess TxDOT right of way located along FM 740 in front of the Heath Towne Center/Tom Thumb retail site and dedicated the land for a “passive park” that will provide a beautiful greenspace and welcoming gateway into the heart of the community. The Park Board and City Council recently approved issuing a Request for Proposals for site designs that incorporate landscaping, seating, signage and more. The Heath Economic Development and Municipal Benefits Corporations funded the purchase through its sales tax revenue collected annually. This is one more example of your sales tax dollars at work in Heath…so keep shopping local intown and online!

Adopt-a-Park/Trail Litter Control Program

Now in its fourth year, this program offers civic-minded organizations and businesses an opportunity to help keep Heath’s parks and trails attractive and safe by “adopting” a specific trail segment or park area.

Participating volunteer groups are approved by the Park Board and City Council and will be responsible for a general cleanup of the adopted area quarterly. Find more information and a current map of sites that have been adopted.

The City thanks the following organizations and businesses for their participation in this program:

  • Terry Park – Aspasians
  • Chris Cuny Trail – Boy Scout Troop 314
  • Heath Crossing – Custom Outdoor Trends
  • Stoneleigh Trail – APW Services & Precision Roofing Group
  • Highlands of Heath Trail – boys team charity, Lakeside League
  • Towne Center Park/Front Section – boys team charity, Lakeside League
  • Towne Center Park/Back Section – boys team charity, Lakeside League
  • White Road Trail – D & D Commercial Landscape Management