Explore the outdoors! Get in touch with nature by visiting Dallas' best trails, parks and gardens.
Main Street Garden
Surrounded by architecturally significant buildings, Main Street Garden Park is situated in the middle of vibrant Downtown Dallas. Along with the garden, the park also has water fountains, an urban dog run, a toddler play area, main stage and public art installations.
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
The Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge gives visitors in West Dallas a place to enjoy a sunny day with the Trinity River flowing below. In the evening visitors can take in a magnificent view of Downtown Dallas with Trinity Groves, a popular dining destination, just steps away.
Trinity River Audubon Center
Explore the great outdoors along the Trinity River. The River Audubon Center serves as a gateway to explore the 6,000 acres of the Great Trinity Forest including, nature trails, kayaking, hiking and so much more.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
A short 20-minute drive from Downtown, the Cedar Ridge Preserve covers 600 acres of native trees, grasses and wildflowers, butterfly gardens and nine miles of trails. There’s also a picnic area for visitors, so pack a lunch and enjoy getting in touch with nature.
Katy Trail
Formerly a rail line flowing through Dallas, the Katy Trail is a beacon for walkers, joggers and riders through the Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods. Entrance points along the 3.5-mile trail will drop you off at the front stoop of some of Dallas' must-see districts, restaurants and bars.
Hamilton Park
The Hamilton Park community located in North Dallas was one of the first suburbs in Texas that was built specifically for African Americans. The 18-acre park, named after Civil Rights activist Dr. Richard Theodore Hamilton, also includes a recreation center and a historical marker.
Pacific Plaza
This 3.74-acre park located in the heart of Downtown Dallas is the perfect greenspace for an afternoon stroll. The park feautuers a pavilion, lawn space and swings for the kiddos.
Texas Discovery Gardens
Discover nature’s beauty at Fair Park’s Texas Discovery Garden. Stroll through 7.5 acres of organic gardens, check out the impressive two-story Butterfly House, and stop by the Snakes of Texas exhibit that features 20 species of native snakes.
Belo Garden
The Belo Garden is a 1.7-acre urban oasis in the heart of Downtown Dallas, designed to provide a relaxing space for visitors. The park is surrounded by tons of greenery, seasonal flowers and an interactive fountain.
Reverchon Park
Located in Uptown along Turtle Creek, Reverchon Park encompasses 46 acres of green space. The park has a range of activities and features like tennis courts, a baseball field, a playground and plenty of walking trails.
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Seeking a new adventure? Trinity Forest Adventure Park is an aerial adventure park made up of high ropes courses for all ages. Each ropes course is self-guided and includes various obstacles like wobble bridges, cargo nets and zip lines with varying degrees of difficulty so you can start off easy or challenge yourself.
Opportunity Park
Located in South Dallas, Opportunity Park is a 20-acre park that features “Our History” art installation panels that highlight early pioneers, neighborhoods, schools and businesses that made up the African American community in Dallas.
