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The 306-acre park complex is the largest in the city of Temple's park system, at almost three times the size of Lion's Park, the Crossroads Recreational Complex is conveniently located in west Temple off of Prairie View Rd - just off of Hilliard Rd between Adams Ave & Airport Rd.
Entrance to the baseball & softball fields located on Prairie View Rd
The athletic complex is also within walking distance from North Belton Middle and Tarver Elementary Schools.
The complex includes 1.4 miles of trails within the park and an additional 2.5 miles around the perimeter of the park that connects to Pepper Creek Trail (3.5 miles) & FM 2305 Trail (.5 miles) - providing one of the most extensive hike & bike trails in Temple, TX.
Connection to Pepper Creek Trail from the parking lot adjacent to the soccer fields
Crossroads Park includes:
- 27 Hole Disc Golf Course
- 4 Baseball Fields
- 4 Softball Fields
- 7 Soccer Fields
- 1 Multi-use Field
- 6 Tennis Courts
- Public Playground
Proposed Layout courtesy of City of Temple Parks & Recreation showing aerial view of park
The baseball, softball, and soccer fields all have concession stands and restrooms.
In addition, there are two sets of batting cages, one adjacent to the baseball fields and one by the softball fields.
Not only do the fields have lighting, there are also lighted parking lots for games that extend into the evening hours.
As a regional park, Crossroads Park will serve as host to baseball, softball and soccer tournaments and has been designed to make it easier for families to spend time together before, during & after games.
The pavilion at Crossroads Park is centrally located between the baseball & softball fields
The playground features a shaded climbing structure at the center, with several smaller play areas & benches circling it
The soccer fields & mixed use field currently have signs up indicating the fields are closed, but goals are in place and the concession/restroom building is complete.
The parking lot is open and provides access to the disc golf course along Pepper Creek Trail.
Entrance to the soccer fields off of Hilliard Rd
Disc Golf Course at Pepper Creek Trail
Planning for the Crossroads Recreational Park began in 2015, with the approval of the 2015 Parks Bond Projects, and is nearing full completion by Summer 2020 - although the majority of the park is open and operational as of early Spring.
Click here to stay up to date on the progress of the bond project on the City of Temple website.
View from the new trail bridge within the park
Find a Trail Near You to Explore
The new City of Temple Trails Guide features nearly 25 miles of trails & tons of helpful information:
New to the area? Learn more about living in Temple, TX and relocating to Texas.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in March 2018 and has been updated to reflect the most recent information available.
