Parks for Downtown Dallas

Parks for Downtown Dallas is a nonprofit foundation whose goal is to establish four new, major downtown parks. Thanks to the passing of the 2017 bond package, which Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved, we’re proud to create Pacific Plaza, Carpenter Park, Harwood Park and West End Plaza in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Join us in our mission to change the face of downtown and ensure our great city enjoys great parks!

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Summer Activities Around Dallas

It’s summertime and, while the living may be easy, it’s anything but uneventful. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best of what’s happening in and around Downtown Dallas this June, July and August. Whether you’re craving a trip to the theater, opportunities to commune...

Father’s Day Ideas Around Downtown Dallas

Whether he taught you how to throw a curveball, how to work that old four-on-the-floor (or three-on-a-tree), or the proper (and safe) way to smoke a brisket, your dad deserves to be celebrated. Give the father in your life a special day to remember by taking him to...

Best Dallas Parks for a Picnic

Dallas may be home to plenty of five-star restaurants, but sometimes the best table in the city is to be found right in the middle of the great outdoors. Our great city's great parks offer picnicking options that can transform a regular meal into a genuine epicurean...

Dallas-Area Parks with the Best Hiking and Biking Trails

The bluebonnets and Indian blankets are blooming, the mockingbirds and red-winged blackbirds are chirping and the Texas sun is shining, which means there’s no better time to take your exercise outdoors and hit the local trails. The Dallas Park System is one of the...

5 Things to Do This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is always a special occasion, as friends and family gather to honor the sacrifices made by those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Whichever way you choose to observe the holiday — with traditional remembrances or by creating new...

Last-Minute Summer Camps for Your Kids

If you’re like most parents, you’re probably wondering how to keep your child active — and actively learning — throughout the summer months. Luckily, many summer camps in the Dallas area offer late registration. Even if you haven’t yet found the perfect solution, you...