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Glendale Park

Big Bend National Park

801,163 acres of river canyons, desert & mountains with abundant wildlife & outdoor activities.

T. & P. Hill

Dealey Plaza

City park & National Historic Landmark where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Flag Pole Hill Park

Public recreation & picnic area high on a hill overlooking a lake, a popular spot for kite-flying.

Lake Cliff Park

City park around a small lake with a rose garden, strolling paths, ball fields & tennis courts.

City Park

Collection of 19th-century pioneer & commercial buildings, plus events like ghost tours.

Main Street Garden Park

Public great lawn with WiFi, a toddler play area, a dog run, fountains, public art & a cafe.

Lakeside Park

Lush, creekside landscape with walking paths, benches & a bridge, plus teddy bear statues.

Klyde Warren Park

Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.

White Rock Lake Park

Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.

Civic Garden

Urban garden featuring native trees, grasses & flowers, plus an interactive water fountain.

Trammell Crow Park

Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.

Kidd Springs Park

Recreational oasis with a lake, swimming pool, playground & trails through a Japanese-style garden.

Dallas Farmers Market

Sprawling daily market with a focus on seasonal produce plus meat, honey, specialty foods & flowers.

Kiest Park

Public 263-acre park offering a mix of nature & sports facilities, including tennis & swimming.

Fair Park

Sprawling complex housing cultural & sports facilities, an amusement park & a Vietnam memorial.

Pioneer Plaza

Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Concrete JFK monument by influential postmodern architect Philip Johnson, a Kennedy family friend.

Bachman Lake Park

Public park near Love Field with a paved 3-mile trail for biking, running & walking around a lake.