Outdoors in Dallas

City Park

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

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.

Klyde Warren Park

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

Lake Cliff Park

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

Big Bend National Park

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

Dealey Plaza

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

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.

Glendale Park

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.

White Rock Lake Park

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

Flag Pole Hill Park

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

Trammell Crow Park

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

Pioneer Plaza

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

Dallas Farmers Market

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

Main Street Garden Park

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

Kiest Park

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

Civic Garden

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

Kidd Springs Park

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

Fair Park

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

Bachman Lake Park

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