Joe Skiles Park
Playground at Joe Skiles Park - Denton Record Chronicle
Located in the Southridge Addition - 1721 Stonegate Dr.
Park Highlights
5.5-acre neighborhood park
Quarter-mile loop trail
Playground
Pavilion
Picnic tables and benches
Grills
Sports facilities
Drinking fountain
Shade trees and landscaping
About the Park
Joe Skiles Park is a 5.5-acre neighborhood park located in north Denton, offering a mix of recreational amenities and open green space for local residents. The park includes a walking trail, playground, pavilion, and sports facilities designed for casual use and everyday outdoor recreation.
The park was dedicated to the City of Denton in 1964 and named in honor of attorney and developer Joe Henry Skiles, who played a significant role in the development of the Southridge area and other neighborhoods in Denton. His contributions to local development helped shape portions of the city’s residential growth during that period.
In 2024, the park underwent significant improvements and celebrated its grand re-opening on June 1, coinciding with National Trails Day. The renovations included a new quarter-mile loop trail, a playground, a pavilion for gatherings, updated landscaping, improved irrigation, shade trees, and additional benches to enhance accessibility and comfort.
Park Experience
Joe Skiles Park is designed for relaxed neighborhood use, with space for walking, picnics, and casual recreation. The loop trail provides an easy walking route, while the playground and pavilion make it a convenient spot for families and small gatherings.
With its updated amenities and shaded areas, the park now offers a more comfortable and accessible outdoor experience for daily recreation and community use.
Support the Parks
Make a tax-deductible donation to help add beauty, functionality, and recreational activities to our parks, benefiting the entire community with a lasting impact on everyone.
DPF’s Impact in the Park
Do you have a grassroots organization looking to support, improve, or establish a public space or park in Denton? Denton Parks Foundation works with organizations and groups whose efforts align with our vision to unite people over parks and play through investments, advocacy, and volunteerism resulting in access and a quality life for all Denton residents.
Is there something you are looking to update, improve, or change about this park? Learn more about DPF’s impact in the parks and how we can get a park project started together.
Visiting the Park
Address
Joe Skile Park
1721 Stonegate Dr.
Denton, TX 76201
