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The 42-acre Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve has been established as Duncanville’s first nature park at 609 West Danieldale Road. 10-Mile Creek runs through the heart of the property. It was gifted to the city by former Duncanville business owner and real estate mogul Bob Ladd in 1998, and the deed restricted the property for “purposes related to the promotion or advancement of cultural, artistic or educational objectives,” defined as libraries, educational facilities, interactive learning centers, theaters for live performing arts, indoor ice rink, botanical gardens and nature trails.

The property sat untouched for 25 years and practical tasks remain such as erecting a boundary fence, establishing rules and erecting signage. Long-term goals include acquiring grants, building trails, creating an eco-friendly educational arena and restoring the native prairie.

Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition
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