Cottonwood Park Nature Trail

A park located at 100 W Eldorado Pkwy in Little Elm, Texas.

A park located at Beard Park, 310 E Eldorado Pkwy in Little Elm, Texas.

A park located in Little Elm.

A park located in The Colony.

A park located at Teel Pkwy and Carraway Dr in Frisco.

A park located at 6098 Lakeshore Blvd in The Colony.

This 13-acre neighborhood park is located near the intersection of Teel Parkway and Panther Creek Drive close to Stafford Middle School. The park design mimics the migration patterns of the monarch butterfly and the landscape includes a native wildflower prairie to attract and create an environment for migrating monarch butterflies and Texas native birds. Other amenities include public art, children’s playground, multi-use court and walking trails.

The Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt features two miles of trails, wetlands and ponds, plus platforms for fishing and viewing wildlife. It won a Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) award in 2018 for the best park design in the state in its population category. This ecosystem features off-channel ponds, Blackland Prairie, and wetlands and sits in a floodplain that includes a floodway. This park will preserved naturally, mowing about four to six feet on either side of the trail only to maintain the open meadows. Nearest Major Intersection: Legacy Drive and Teel Parkway Acres: 77 Hours: Open 30 minutes prior to sunrise, closes 30 minutes after sunset.