Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Dallas

Chris F. • January 11, 2017Great walking and bicycle paths. Fishing docks and people watching too!

Super D. • March 22, 2017Beautiful city views, nice breezes, & amazing sunsets! Nice spot for breakfast! Kids loved rock climbing area, playground, & chess tables! Tip: Parking is on southwest end of bridge furthest from city

Jen S. • September 15, 2014Great for families, people watching, dates, and just relaxing in the city. They have food trucks, a playground, lots of fountains for children and dogs to play in, ping pong, badminton, putting, etc.

IrmaZandl Z. • October 4, 2016OMG Amazing!! One of the few places in Dallas that is open on Sunday morning and one of the highlights of our trip.

Dean E. • September 14, 2014What a great trail with great views and plenty of miles to explore. A must.

Super D. • April 6, 2017Plenty of parking at Reverchon park! Direct access to Katy Trail. The "Ice House" is less than 1/2 a mile away from Reverchon. Water fountains throughout Trail (even for dogs). Great people watching!

Ron J. • May 17, 2021Beautiful park to come get a walk or run in. Nice trails for all to use with tranquil scenery and peace and quiet. Highly recommend a nice stroll.

Dustin H. • November 6, 2014Great place to sit back and enjoy a nice spring or fall day.

Randall W. • January 24, 2010An Art Deco landmark created for the 1936 Texas Centennial and now home to museums, performance venues, festivals, The (authentic) Cotton Bowl, football games, and the State Fair of Texas.

HISTORY • April 5, 2010The beauty of Texas can be experienced with a hike through the 630-acre preserve. Along the way you can view ponds, wildflowers & a butterfly garden before arriving at vistas & an observation tower.

Ashley S. • July 23, 2012Beautiful, relaxing spot to take your pup! My golden retriever loves the swimming area, but be sure not to show up after it rains--the place is a mud pit.

Freddie M. • July 30, 2018This is absolutely one of my favorite places to go to in the metroplex.

Ron J. • May 19, 2021Awesome park...great for a peaceful stroll, a great park for the kids, tennis, basketball, or to simply have a picnic.

Trista P. • February 26, 2013Lots of space to run, or just relax in the sunshine. Kids will love the spray pad area and walking through the fountains. Don't miss all the great festivals or the surrounding restaurants.

Phillip L. • August 16, 2013Awesome, totally awesome.

Super D. • March 11, 2017Nice park with nice walking area next to water ways. Big fields for kids to play. Playground is a favorite amongst my kids!!!

Andra Z. • May 9, 2018A glass elevator takes you 470 feet above Dallas and the view is really cool. Make sure you take your camera and enjoy the view! P.S.: you can buy snacks and drinks from the GeO-Deck. 🏙

Anne R. • April 7, 2012New mile markers are big and easy to spot!

Trinh T. • March 13, 2012Walking around the lake gives you access to the gazeebo (open to the public and provides great views), an open park (great for pets), and some nice bridges for feeding ducks, fish, and turtles).

Mark R. • August 13, 2014Great big park in the middle of Dallas! Lots of green space, hiking stairs, lookout perches and more. Access to Katy Trail with great lookout area. Highly recommend!

Jorge E. • October 18, 2012Once upon a time it was a nice greenspace between Reunion Arena (demolished) and Reunion Tower.

Gary E. • February 18, 2013Great place to bring out of town guests!

Garrett K. • January 27, 2013Great place to run, walk, bike, or people watch..almost mad me wish I owned a skull for the water...almost

MacKenzie M. • July 2, 2019Perfect for a picnic and a stroll, the outdoor gardens are scenic and informational. The indoor butterfly garden is a paradise. Great for families and kids, or for an inexpensive date night.

Felix • April 5, 2010Great place to walk, dog walk, play baseball, and bring kids to play at playground.

Kevin R. • June 23, 2014Great park with spillway and fishing is allowed.

Ben B. • June 2, 2017Nice green space in the middle of downtown Dallas. The city needs more of these!

Super D. • March 11, 2017Really big green fields! Kids love playing on them! Great playground; my kids practice playing ninja warrior on it! :) ( - No bathroom - Street Parking )

C M. • March 19, 2013Great place to take your dog. Hills to climb, fountains to play in, and benches for owners to sit and relax.

Rickard J. • December 21, 2016A must see after the museums and a place to reflect on what you have read and learnt about JFK and the assassination.