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    Flagpole Hill

    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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    Turtle Creek Park

    Turtle Creek Park

    4.9(21 reviews)
    5.9 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

    I parked by a white building for free and then realized the bridge connected to the Katy Trail. It…read morewas nice to have a clear walking path. I also liked the benches placed throughout the park area with the pond. It was quite relaxing after a long day.

    Turtle Creek Park is one of those hidden-in-plain-sight gems that makes city living feel a little…read moremore peaceful. It's close to where I live, and I love having such a beautifully maintained green space nearby. There's lots of open lawn that would be perfect for a picnic or just soaking up some sunshine. It's dog-friendly (major points for that!), and I've consistently seen pet parents doing a great job cleaning up after their pups. Personally, I prefer this kind of open space over a traditional dog park--as long as your pup has excellent recall and listens well. Just a heads-up: Turtle Creek Blvd runs alongside the park and it's a busy street, so keep that in mind. One of my favorite things about this park is how it feels like a little escape from the hustle of the city. Maybe I've been lucky, but's it's never gotten overly busy during my visits. Whether you're walking your dog, taking a quiet stroll, or reading under a tree, it's just a nice vibe. Pro Tip: There is some street parking available, but only on certain sides depending on signage--so double-check before leaving your car. All in all, a relaxing and scenic spot in the heart of Dallas. Happy Exploring!

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    Dragon Park

    Dragon Park

    4.3(35 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak 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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    Trinity Skyline Trail

    Trinity Skyline Trail

    4.6(22 reviews)
    8.0 mi•La Bajada

    Let me tell you all the ways I love the Trinity Skyline Trail. It's easy to access from several…read moreareas. It offers great sunrises. There are not a lot of people on the trails. The views of downtown and all the bridges is something else. You can feel like you're all alone out there, but so close to the action too. As a woman, we always have to be viligant about our surroundings, and I would not come here at night. I've been early in the mornings, when it's still a little dark out, so I usually walk up on the levees. You can see people coming from far away. I ran into an after-hours party one early Saturday, but since a flock camera was installed, I have not seen the kids out there - just people getting their fitness on, or the occasional hobo. I believe the entire trail goes about 4+ miles. When the weather cools off a little, I'll tackle the entire thing. Right now, I am enjoying the solitude and pumping up my music and dancing a little down the trail. If you hear cats screaming - it's just me singing along to Chappel Roan, so don't fear.

    I always enjoy coming here whenever I'm in Dallas for the views of the Calatravas bridges and the…read moreDallas downtown skyline. The hiking and biking trail takes you past some of the most scenic parts of downtown Dallas. The end of each trail has a bridge for connection. The trail is well-kept and clean, giving some of the most breath-taking views of the city. It's perfect for walking/biking and for renting a scooter. I saw plenty of people snapping photos/videos/selfies for their feed and rightfully so. No doubt you'll get some of the best views of Dallas when you're here!

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