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    4.5 (13 reviews)

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    Trashyyyyyyyy

    3 trash cans overflowing here trash everywhere. Very nice park in a beautiful location but disgusting. Kids playing in the trash it's blowing all over. Totally makes this place undesirable

    Brittany R.

    I only visited the kids park. This is a great park for kids to have fun and actually do physical activities. They also have swings that are accessible to wheelchair bound children or children with disabilities. This is such a great park for all children. I only visited the kids park. This is a great park for kids to have fun and actually do physical activities. They also have swings that are accessible to wheelchair bound children or children with disabilities. This is such a great park for all children.

    Alexis B.

    I grew up in Lake Highlands, so I've driven past Flag Pole Hill thousands of times. I couldn't remember if I'd ever really explored it however! So this past week as I was visiting my family in Dallas, I walked over to Flag Pole Hill. It was the right time to do it (early June), as the hill was covered in wildflowers and the view was great. The park has some short trails, picnic tables, and a playground. The park was established in 1929 and the covered pavilion in the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. While I was walking around, I saw lots of people beginning runs from the parking lots at the park on the hill (you can extend from this park onto the trails around White Rock Lake from here). It's a great park to wander around and explore or to start a longer run/walk/hike to/through White Rock Lake. Check it out if you haven't before! It took me too long to check it out!

    Nice park to hang out at.
    Rhonda A.

    Located off Northwest Highway near White Rock Lake in the Lake Highland area of East Dallas. Flagpole Hill Park is a pretty big place, with probably 100 acres or more to it's claim. I really don't know it's official size, [looked it up, it's 107.1] but it's superb in gentle rolling hills, easy to traverse paths, is well marked, and offers a beavy of various amenities. There are slopping gradient paths for intense walks, jogging, or bicycling too. With connected pathways for safety to the nearby lake. A playground is being built, and is projected to be completed by the Fall of 2018. There are several parking spots dotted around this park. The front lot has about a dozen half shaded places to put your car. Right in front of this magnificent super tall and commanding Flagpole, one can easily traverse the well laid out stairs to get to the first vista area. Peppered with scented Evergreen trees and mulberrys, one can see quite a bit from this vantage point. Further down the park path is a covered dining area Pavilion spot with a dozen picnic tables enclosed for a cooler dining experience. There are also several wooden tables out on the park greens, under gentle mature Oak trees with spotted moss. The views here are the best in my humble little opinion. And is a great place to bring a fun checkered tablecloth, picnic basket jammed pack with all kinds of delicious food, where you can fly a kite, play lawn darts, or croquet. Or bring a book and listen to some chill music. A cottage bathroom building is a couple hundred yards away from the dining area. I saw some guy picking up dead branches for fire kindle. I don't know if the City of Dallas allows the wood to be burned. I know several state parks here in Texas prohibit tree branches to be used as firewood. So call the city or parks and rec department office to be sure, nobody wants a fine for that simple misunderstanding. I really enjoyed the peaceful vibe of this park. With elevated views, it keeps the city traffic and noise down. And allows for the natural surroundings of delicate winds and nature to serenade park goers. Getting outside and enjoying every park space we have here is so helpful in getting me to decompress. Anxiety is not an issue. But my stress from the nutty, insensitive DFW driver's does seem to get my blood pressure pulsing higher than it should. Slow down people. For the love of safety. Immersering ourselves in nature as often as possible has also been scientifically proven to be so beneficial. There is a great term in Japanese, called "Shinrin-Yoku", which roughly translates into "forest bathing." Being among the green, brown, and yellow of trees, leaves, grass, flowers, and the furry critters has a way of resetting our internal bio-rhythms. Our stress goes down. We breathe easier. Life doesn't seem so daunting, cause it can sometimes. I really like this concept and philosophy. We are born from nature and should return to our truest environment on a regular basis. I honestly worry about humanity living in such an artificial "modern" existence. Removed from everyone and everything. We are not meant to be isolated. Humans are social animals that require daily, meaningful interactions. So, my happy funny suggestion is, go hug your friends and family at an outdoor cafe or go hug a tree!! Of course you will feel much better afterwards. By the way, there was a study conducted, that showed a significant amount of human DNA, aka our genes in our particular genome. Over 500 pairs were either turned on or off, in better support for a healthy physiology response after several hour exposure in nature. WOW!! Take that for better health. Get outside folks. For reals. Enjoy your city parks. Yeah you might sweat a bit. No worries. You might encounter a bug or two. Push them out of your way. Shower when you come home to rinse off anyways. And just chill man. Peace.

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    Chad D.

    I'm only reviewing the playground and not the entire park because we were only there for the playground. This is probably the coolest playground we've taken our kids to. They love to climb, slide and swing and this place had all three and more. The play area had a combination of padded rubber and fake grass so you can still enjoy it after a rain. My kids are 3 and everything was easy and safe enough to try everything. A couple of downsides are that it gets busy and there are bigger kids that like to play where the little kids are so you have to watch out for them running over you little ones. Also, the bathroom facility is a porta potty. Make sure you make your kids pee before taking them to the park.

    Climbing and sliding area great for 5-12 kids,

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    I love this park and playground so much! There is stuff for little (toddler) and older kids to do.

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    Klyde Warren Park - Tree house playground

    Klyde Warren Park

    4.5(613 reviews)
    6.7 miDowntown

    What a treasure Klyde Warren Park is for Dallas! Opened in 2012 on a deck over a freeway, it now…read moreserves as a central hub of events for the downtown Dallas area. Today while I was at the park there was a vibrancy that was contagious. It brought the Chicago song, Saturday In The Park to mind, but I am still looking for the man selling Ice Cream! He is probably here, I just have not found him yet! Of course I have not made to the Food Truck section yet, and THAT is probably where he is at... So far I have seen people playing life-size Chess, kids playing in a dancing fountain, venders selling goods, authors selling books, people playing ping pong, and "a man playing guitar singing for us all!"

    Anything downtown I will always rate at least a star or 2 lower due to horrendous parking options…read more Park was pretty lively and full of activity though. I will say the playground's pretty chaotic at times. Bunch of brats unsupervised being annoying. Saw this kid helping her little sister up one of the climbing net structures with a slide midway up and the kid was telling another kid to move so her little sister can get by. Now I get it if the other kid was just parked there not moving but the kid was moving but maybe not at the pace the brat wanted. To me, seems like a you problem and someone didn't tell her the world didn't revolve around her and her little sister. Was at another part of the playground and noticed a mom suddenly started yelling obscenities because she lost her son. She was just sitting at a bench I guess closer to her other 2 kiddos. Um newsflash. If you can't handle 3 kids, your poor choices don't need to infect other people trying to enjoy their time there. She eventually found her son but yet another story of someone who thinks the world revolves around themselves.

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    Dragon Park

    Dragon Park

    4.3(35 reviews)
    6.1 miOak Lawn

    Couple of figure statues. Big whoop. Not much else going on here. Not really scenic or anythingread more

    [4] - Location [5] - Uniqueness…read more [5] - Free Entry A hidden gem that brings me memories of " A Secret Garden" Or a ritual sacred place in Uptown Dallas. Though very small and delicate, this would the perfect place for photography, read a book, even perhaps some meditation. There is unique stones statues placed here from, Dragons, to gargoyles, angels. The trees are delicately placed, some I have never seen before with many beautiful colors and foliage. I loved it when I came to check it out, many much parking so you may get luck if there is not many people there, which usually there are for taking pictures. It is not a big place, it is very small, but enough to take a nice little stroll and enjoy for whomever made this place available to the public. Note - When we arrived there are sign's at the entrances that say, in order to enter this property you had to call a number that was on the sign and ask for permission first before entering. I did not call, and just walked around admiring the garden as many others did. Though, if you do plan on going, enter at your own risk ( You prob should call and ask for permission first). Sadly I did not take a picture of the sign. I was probably only there 15 minutes at the most to enjoy the whole garden. I'd love to go back with my camera to take some nice pictures sometime. Totally a nice little place to check out if you happen to be in this area.

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    Cedar Ridge Preserve

    Cedar Ridge Preserve

    4.7(293 reviews)
    20.4 mi

    Came here with my boyfriend, since the weather's been so nice. We had to wait for a few minutes to…read moreenter the park, since they let the same amount of people go in as those exiting. It's so nice to be surrounded by nature and to see such great views. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and maybe bring a hiking stick if you have an issue with balance, since there are lots of uneven paths and steps. Overall, it was a really nice park and we walked the entire area. Will definitely visit again!

    Is it Colorado? No, but these are some of the best trails for a "hike" you will find close to…read moreDallas. It's a great place to go for a walk in the woods with some elevation change up hills (don't expect mountains) that will provide some challenge without being defeating for those of any ability level. There are some pretty views, and you get the feeling of being out in nature and more connected with the earth. It's pretty crowded; on a Sunday at 8, I had to wait in a line to get in. Go early to secure a parking spot. They let people in as others leave, so the whole time you're there expect to see plenty of others out on the trail. No issues with bugs on March day. I especially love Cedar Ridge for trail running because it's challenging and perfect for training without destroying your legs. This is a hot spot for trail runners for sure. Definitely a must see for nature lovers in the DFW area. Temper your expectations if you've hiked out of state, but just remember it's really nice relative to more limited opportunities to "get outside" (in the words of REI) we have in this region.

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    Reverchon Park - Highway view from the bridge

    Reverchon Park

    4.4(65 reviews)
    6.7 miOak Lawn

    I've been going to this park for over 54 years. It is still as beautiful now as it was back then…read more It is an easy 7.5 mile walk from the house or 9 miles if I stick to the formal trails. My last three trips were for this year's Memorial Day activities in support of Carry the Load. This park comes to a new life when there is a large event such as the very noble Carry the Load. Reverchon's beautiful greenery, powerful oaks and gentle rolling meadows are accented with the dark reddish sandstone walls and structures that soothes the soul. It is almost like a slice of Eden.To see this impressive park comfort those grieving as they remember the fallen military, police, fire and other first responders validates its role as a magnanimous friend. It fosters the catharsis and healing needed by many. The trip up and down from the Katy trail (which is high above) can be as challenging as you want to achieve and as beautiful as you want to view. I like the winding stone steps. There are observation terraces, conversation pits, and nature everywhere. It is shielded by quiet Dallas high rises just far enough away. The quiet serenity at night is in contrast to its vibrant life during the day. It retains the natural attraction whether it is a hand full of park goers to over ten thousand. It's great for the dogs, kids and oldtimers like me. There are some sport facilities for the team sport athletes. And of course there are the trails. There is a lack of immediate parking which I think helps retain its natural beauty . There are lots and streets to park if you decide not to go on foot. The adjoining recreation center has all you could want or need. The food and drink options are not too far away and some are world renown. If you need mental cleansing or some quiet reflection, Reverchon Park is the place to stroll.

    the bridge feature with waterfall and turtle are nice. there was a LOT of trash and litter…read moreespecially on top of the hill area. not kept clean or maintained well.

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    Got to witness this amazing tree falling yesterday morning out of no where

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    Trinity Skyline Trail - Free Parking for the trail is at this intersection

    Trinity Skyline Trail

    4.6(20 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    Great views of the Calatravas bridges and downtown! This…read moreimproved hiking and biking trail takes you past some of the most scenic parts of downtown Dallas. From the floodplain of the Trinity River, you can see all the bright lights of Big D. Downtown Dallas has two bridges designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Santiago Calatravas. There's one at each end of the trail here. There's no restrooms here along this trail. No shade from trees. The area around the Trinity has been mowed to keep things visible, and a concrete path to follow. There's a map at the trail head that walks you through the features of the Trinity river valley. This place is generally pretty sketchy at night- there's a place you can pull off the road and park and make out or whatever those people are doing in their cars. It seems like a fantastic place to meet some shady characters late at night. I wouldn't hike past sundown. I went walking alone through the trail, and I'm pretty sure I made some of the other joggers uncomfortable when there was nobody else around... I'd have felt much more comfortable on a bike.

    From what I understand based on the trail maps, the Trinity Skyline trail itself is a little less…read morethan 5 mile loop, but it connects to another trail which could lengthen it. On our first trip out, we only walked the half mile leg of the trail between the Trinity Overlook and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge. Street parking was easy at the Overlook. There weren't a lot of spaces but there also weren't a lot of cars. I think most people start from one of the other trailheads. The views from the overlook are nice, but not as nice as the views from the pedestrian bridge. It would probably be more exciting at night. From the overlook we descended down a steep hill to the trail. The path is a little rocky but still adequate for running, assuming you have good shoes. This definitely isn't a trail for you barefoot runners! I can't speak for the rest of it, but this portion of the trail was NOT LIT, so it wouldn't be an early morning or night run option without a flashlight (and a taser). It is roughly a flat half mile from the overlook to the bridge and it is beautiful. There are views of both the Margaret McDermott and Margaret Hunt Hill bridges, the Trinity River, and the Dallas Skyline. Walking the trail in early April, everything was vibrantly green and absolutely stunning. We hopped off the trail to walk down the Ronald Kirk pedestrian bridge. On a Friday mid morning in the midst of Coronavirus quarantine, the bridge was sparsely populated - just a few people here and there running, biking, or walking their dogs. I see from previous reviewers that it is normally quite lively, which will be a fun thing to go back and experience, but it was also nice to have the bridge mostly to ourselves and peacefully take in the 360 degree views. The Trinity Skyline trail and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian bridge come together to make a true urban oasis. Go check it out!

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