Walks Nearby
Going for a walk clears the mind, elevates your mood and invigorates your body. If you’re fortunate, like residents of many Taylor Morrison communities, you have access to walking trails that make the experience that much more pleasant. Remember, for optimal benefit, pay attention to the 3 F’s: faster, further and more frequent.
Brisk walking regularly can help you maintain your weight, make your bones stronger, improve balance and coordination and lift your mood. Plus, the habit can prevent or manage conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. For more great information about the how’s and why’s of daily walking, visit MayoClinic.org.
Here’s a handy overview of great walking trails near Taylor Morrison communities.
CALIFORNIA
Bay Area
Parks and trails in the Bay Area are often peaceful oases amid urban settings, from nature-in-the-city to foothills:
- Guadalupe River Park – 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose
Alum Rock Park – East foothills at Penitencia Creek Trail in San Jose
Sacramento
Taylor Morrison communities in Sacramento have some great options for getting out for a good walk; many are located in Sacramento and nearby neighborhoods like Elk Grove, Roseville and Folsom:
- Garcia Bend Park – 7654 Pocket Road, Sacramento
- Elk Grove Regional Park – Off Highway 99 near Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove
- Miners Ravine Trail Along Dry Creek – In Lincoln Estates Park, 331 James Dr., Roseville
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area – 7755 Folsom-Auburn Rd., Folsom
Southern California
SoCal residents enjoy pockets of natural beauty peppered throughout the area. These trails are especially close to our Costa Mesa and Irvine communities:
- Talbert Regional Park – 1298 Victoria Ave., Costa Mesa
- Huntington State Beach – Pacific Coast Highway, City of Huntington Beach
ARIZONA
Phoenix
If you’re living in Phoenix, your choices are often breathtakingly beautiful. Aptly named, Adora Trails in Gilbert is near several parks and trails including:
- San Tan Mountain Regional Park – 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek
- Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch – 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert
- South Mountain Park – 10919 S. Central Ave, Phoenix
COLORADO
Denver
With such gorgeous stretches of nature in abundance, homeowners of Taylor Morrison homes in Denver have plenty of places for a walk or hike, including these areas:
- Standley Lake Regional Park – 100th Avenue and Simms Street, Westminster
- Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge – Bordered by Highways 93, 5 and 128, Arvada
- Westminster Hills Dog Park – 105th Avenue and Simms Street, Westminster
TEXAS
Austin
Besides camping, nature hiking, fishing and picnicking you’ll also find fields and courts for disc golf, basketball, softball, tennis and soccer:
- Arkansas Bend Park – 16900 Cherry Lane, Lago Vista
- Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park – 614 Commons Ford Road, Austin
- Williamson County Regional Park – 219 Perry Mayfield, Leander
Houston
Go to these parks to walk, but also to appreciate nature and wildlife at one and for activities like barbecues, camping, fishing and visits to a Model Airplane Airport and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at the other.
- Cullinana Park Conservancy – Addicks-Howell Road, Sugar Land
- George Bush Park – 16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston
FLORIDA
Orlando
The area around Estancia at Windermere is known for recreation and active living. These three parks are standouts for wildlife, environmental education and great amenities:
- Bear Creek Park – 1600 Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando
- Tibet-Butler Preserve – 8777 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere
- Sylvan Lake Park – 845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford
Tampa
These preservation parks sit next to creeks and, between them, offer a variety of recreational activities, from hiking, fishing and boating to bird watching, camping and picnicking.
- Trout Creek Park – 12550 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa
- Cypress Creek Preserve – 8720 Pump State Road, Land O’ Lakes
Sarasota
The Sarasota area is home to several parks and preserves luxuriant in wildlife and plant life including:
- Red Bug Slough Preserve – 5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota
- Phillippi Estate Park – 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
- Lake Manatee State Park – 20007 State Road East, Bradenton
Fort Myers / Naples
The parks below have a few things in common: water, a lush setting and environmental protection:
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park – 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero
- Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve – 12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda
- Delmore-Wiggins Pass State Park – 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples