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Lake Atalanta
Natural trail existing: 3.8 miles
Paved trail: 2.5 miles
The Lake Atalanta Trail begins at the end of Poplar Street
with a nature hike down the hill from Historic Downtown
Rogers. The natural trail is a narrow path winding through
the wooded hillside to the recreational area and walking
trail surrounding Lake Atalanta. The trail offers a
sight-seeing stop at the site of the historic Frisco Spring,
which is marked with two display signs explaining the
spring’s legacy of once providing water for the Frisco
Railroad. Along the forested hillside section, the Lake
Atalanta Trail includes benches and a couple of wooden foot
bridges crossing a wet-weather stream. The trail eventually
reaches the 35-acre lake, a manmade dam and the city’s
outdoor swimming pool within Lake Atalanta Park. A
well-traveled dirt road and another trail section wrap
around the lake.
Lake Atalanta Park was completed in 1987 but was established
in 1936, making it the second-oldest park in the city. It
has beautiful mature trees, a dozen picnic tables, various
playground equipment and fishing opportunities. Picnic
pavilions and an event center at the park are common spots
for community events, family gatherings and more.
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