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    4.7 (57 reviews)

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    Rich people are wild. Super nice everything. Water bottle filler. Paved trails. Stream of babbling water next to trail. Huge teddy bears. They love to take photos with you. Only thing it was missing is misting fans to cool you off.

    One of the most pleasant parks in Dallas
    Guy H.

    For sentimental reasons alone this beautiful area deserves 5 stars! I first saw the area in High School when a friend took me to see the Gazebo on Versailles. Wow. Thats another treat but, another review. This park and lake were part of the original development in Highland Park in the 1920s. Due to its location, it's accessible to anyone cutting north, south, east or west thru the north of Dallas. Parking your car and taking a stroll always drops the blood pressure. Lakeside Drive is one of the most expensive residential streets in Dallas, housing many celebrities and local Power brokers over the years. One everyone knows is A Rod! He bought a house here when he came to the Texas Rangers many moons ago. Currently both the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones and the Owner of the Kansas City Chiefs homes, back up to the small lake. This entire area was at one time considered sacred by native Americans and for miles along this creek, you can feel "special vibes". I love it and eveyone whos been here does also. If you need a new discovery or place to get some fresh air during the Covid crisis, this is a good add to your list.

    Wednesday's Enchanting Afternoon Stroll (4/29/20)
    Jennifer Y.

    Serene and beautiful is this park. Relishing the countless afternoons I've spent here with a quiet read, an enchanting stroll, or a romantic picnic. Picturesque landscape of trees, lawns, waterfalls, and, bridge. Tranquil reflections of the ripples, cranes, baby ducklings, and, the lilies on the lake. Quietly, I've also cherished watching many, at this paradise, fishing, climbing the Teddy Bear, drawing, and, having professional portraits taken. CHEERS!

    Teddy Bear Park
    Brigitte K.

    Lovely Teddy Bear Park! It was quiet, and peaceful, and aesthetically pleasing. Good location for a picnic or reading. Lots of tall trees, small waterfalls, two bodies of water, lillies and flowers, and tons of ducks and geese.

    Emily D.

    I was expecting so much more from this park after seeing it on tik tok. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice park if all you're looking for is a walk and take 1 picture or 2. But other than that there's really not much to do here. I would say it's good for a picnic and a 20 min walk, but nothing else. The scenery is beautiful but there's only like 2 statues of teddy bears here.

    Kaylee N.

    Beautiful park and not as crowded compared to others nearby. It was easy to find street parking even during the weekends. There's also some teddy bears statutes that are really cute. Highly recommend.

    Ryanne D.

    Omg it's beautiful here. We are here for a maternity photo shoot and it's perfect!!! Can't wait to see how the pics turn out. MLD photography www.mlduneekphoto.com

    Shal A.

    Lovely park! Check out this complete video of this park: https://youtu.be/oGsTAvoVo8o Loved this park with lots of places to take pictures. We went there on a Sunday afternoon and it was not very crowded at that time. It really became crowded around 4pm.Loved the teddy bear statues. It's a free park. You can have a family picnic but wouldn't recommend going there with a large group. Whole park faces private homes on 1 side. The only drawback I found is that this park covers very small area for having picnic. public is only allowed on one side of the lake, rest of the area is private property. No restrooms.

    Sunday vibes
    Chelsea R.

    What a picturesque park! It is great for photos or just bring the family to come play. This is also connected to pathways that lead to other running trails. It is quite pleasant on a sunny day. It is also in a nice neighborhood so you can feel like you are watching HGTV and look at the beautiful homes. And who says Dallas doesn't have good outdoorsy things! This park crushes that notion for sure! Come here if you are in need of meditation time to view the waterfall and woodsy tall trees! I kind of stumbled upon this park on a long run one day and glad I did. I need to go stumble upon it again very soon.

    Jessica Z.

    Really beautiful park nestled into Highland Park. I've driven by this park many times and have been wanting to stop by and go for a walk. I had no trouble finding a parallel parking spot along the edge of the park on a weekday around 3. There were many people walking dogs and sitting by the lake, but it wasn't overly crowded. I liked all the small trails and benches off the main path that provided a quiet oasis to stop and enjoy the nature. The teddy bear statues were really cute. This would be a great park to take children to. I walked at a leisurely pace throughout the entire park and spent about 40 minutes there. I felt safe the entire time. The beautiful homes neighboring the park added to the overall experience. I will certainly return to this park to go for another walk soon.

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    Eric C.

    The famed 'Bear' park. More than one proposal has happened here. Great for family picnics as well. This is definitely a highlight of Dallas! Surrounding the park, there's no Mc to these Mansions as they are HUGE! As my wife says, it feels like Pride and Prejudice going through the neighborhood and park given Mr. Darcy's house or something similar is right across the water for all to see. The grounds are always perfectly manicured and the walk way is quite relaxing if your in the mood for a stroll. There is a picturesque bridge to cross over the water which leads to the bears. Also, there are ducks who would love nothing else than to eat any bread you can spare. The main attraction are a few larger than life size teddy bears that are on the other side of the walking bridge. The momma bear is sitting and still probably 8 feet tall. Yes, every grown boy has to prove his manhood and climb to the top of momma bear for a picture of which I'm no exception. Admittedly, it makes for a pretty cool picture if you bring a camera even if you stay planted on the soul. If you want to be creative on your next date, family outing or study nook then I would highly suggest Lakeside Park!

    Darshan P.

    Came here for a photography session and must say that the vibes here are amazing! As a photographer myself, the bridge is the best also the bear.

    Leona T.

    Omg I stumbled over this cute little park while looking at big homes in the area. It's kind of hidden and hard to find parking, but worth going if you have little ones. People in the neighborhood may give you the stink eye because it's right in their back yard. It's public property so feel free to go ENJOY!

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    2.6 miDowntown

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    4.4(65 reviews)
    1.9 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.

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    4.6(20 reviews)
    3.1 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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