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one of my favorite parks i've visited !! i came specifically for the teddy bear garden but was blown away with how relaxed and tucked away this park was. beautiful huge pond and details all around, the park itself is very clean and relaxing even in the midst of texas heat
Such a beautiful park with a lake, located in a very calm area. It is indeed a big one to do picnics, jog and bring your pets. The place is entirely filled with greenery and there are also teddy bear statues. The lake also has several ducks, whom you can feed. It also has a beautiful small waterfall. Definitely a must-visit place and it is separated from the downtown even though it's very near, it completely feels like a different area! The only con is there are no restrooms nearby!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
This is such a beautiful park. I'm not surprised as it's in the Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas which is the equivalent of Beverly Hills, California in terms of upscale and environment. The park's walking path surrounds a lake and you'll probably encounter a giant teddy bear statue and teddy bear garden in the park along the bridge area. The landscaping here is prestine and breathtaking with the grass freshly cut and trees held up nicely. Plenty of residents walk here with their dogs or have picnics here. You'll also likely see some people working on their photography skills with photo shoots here. And you may run into a flock of ducks here adding to the tranquility of this park. Very nice Dallas, very nice! read more
2 days ago
My dog and I had a very peaceful and enjoyable morning at the park! The teddy bear statues are so great! The park has great walking paths, bridges, ducks, and a waterfall. I highly recommend a trip here! read more
6 months ago
What an amazing park! It's in the middle of a beautiful neighborhood, and lucky them for having access to this tranquil space. It's clean, it's walkable, there are ducks everywhere. I passed a bunch of people walking their dogs. Saw a few cyclists go down the street. There's not really parking - you know - it's Highland Park - but I think anyone would feel welcomed. Be sure to check out the teddy bear sculptures, and the waterfall!! read more
one of my favorite parks i've visited !! i came specifically for the teddy bear garden but was blown away with how relaxed and tucked away this park was. beautiful huge pond and details all around, the park itself is very clean and relaxing even in the midst of texas heat read more
2 years ago
Such a beautiful park with a lake, located in a very calm area. It is indeed a big one to do picnics, jog and bring your pets. The place is entirely filled with greenery and there are also teddy bear statues. The lake also has several ducks, whom you can feed. It also has a beautiful small waterfall. Definitely a must-visit place and it is separated from the downtown even though it's very near, it completely feels like a different area! The only con is there are no restrooms nearby! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
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! read more
6 years ago
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. read more
5 years ago
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. read more
6 years ago
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. read more
8 years ago
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. read more
5 years ago
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. read more
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! read more
6 years ago
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. read more
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! read more
This park is such a cute little place to take pictures. I love the bear statues and looking at the beautiful houses. The area is very green and there are plenty of people walking around and taking pictures. The bears are so cute up close and they look great in photos. It's definitely a cute mini park and different from other parks I've been to. If you need a set of great and cute pics, definitely stop by here and snap a few! read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Lovely park! A lot of residents walking. And on top of that, it's 2 bodies of water And a lot of ducks and geese! It's really nice! This a great place for picnics. But if your trying to smoke and drink.... This wouldn't be the ideal spot. Police is hot read more
7 years ago
Wonderful park located in the upscale Highland Park neighborhood. Hard to find such a picturesque and peaceful scene those close to the heart of Dallas. I prefer coming here over the Katy Trail. Nice bridge overlooking the lake and the other end of Turtle Creek. The main highlights are the teddy bear statues!! read more
7 years ago
I'm a little disappointed that we didn't go a little earlier in the daytime because it would've been a pretty awesome area to do a mini photoshoot or even landscape pictures of. The lake definitely has a calm feeling to it, so I agree with the one review below that it's probably an amazing place to either lay out a blanket to read or even enjoy the scenery on the benches. FYI: When you actually drive to go to this Lake/Park. It belongs to a rich neighborhood. So it's not like your public community park or whatnot. No signs say that you have to be part of the neighborhood to enjoy the lake/park so a lot of people from the outside come in to enjoy the lake. Which I think is nice, because most fancy rich neighborhoods fence/gate off their community to the public. I know that my cousin and I thought we went to the wrong place because we entered a rich neighborhood, so just a heads up! The lake was gorgeous, filled with hundreds of lily pads and I'm sure it's probably a beautiful view when they bloom in season. The lake was kept clean of debris and trash and there are benches all around the area for you to sit and enjoy the scenery. The only word of caution I would like to provide and the main reason why I give this place a 4 star rating vs a 5 star rating was because of the bridge. This bridge is meant for people to walk on to get across and see the popular Teddy Bear statues that people mainly come to see and yet this bridge was one of the most nerve racking bridges I have ever walked on. I saw people jogging (probably used to it) on the bridge like it was normal, but the spaces were about an inch to an inch and a half apart from another and they creaked and it was made of wood. So I felt very uncomfortable and unsafe on it. In my opinion if it's a community lake and in a community there are bound to be kids running around wouldn't it be safer to have sturdier planks on the bridge? That's just my two cents about the bridge. Also the one disappointing thing I found was that half the lake was dried out (Left side of the bridge). I saw another reviewer who took pictures and it had a waterfall on the other side of the lake and that was actually one of the reasons why we ventured off to this lake, but sadly it was super dried out so you can see the pipes and etc. But otherwise the rest of the lake was nice and if I lived within 10-15 minutes away from it I would definitely take time to bring a books and read during my off times there. read more
This park was one of the first places I visited in Dallas and probably helped pave the way for our upcoming relocation in October. My wife was at a work function and stumbled upon this park while wandering around the city. We've since returned on other trips because it is a fantastic place to spend a few hours reading, working or just enjoying nature. Everything is beautifully manicured and it's in the nicest part of town. I look forward to being to visit whenever I want to in the near future! read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
Beautiful park located in a great neighborhood! I absolutely loved walking my dogs around this park. It was quiet on a Monday morning. The greatest thing are the bear statues at the end of the bridge. This is a great spot for pictures. read more
This park is so freaking cute and Amazing! I was in search for a place to bring my sister and niece who were visiting for the weekend and we happen to stumble across this park from of course my good friends on yelp! I totally got the feeling we were far removed from the city with all the beautiful lush landscape, water, waterfalls, ducks, goose, birds, lizards and even turtles!!! Yes, we actually seen all the wildlife/ nature I just mentioned. Because we went during the week on a Monday it wasn't crowded and parking was super easy along the street. I would most definitely recommend this place to nature lovers and/or anyone looking for beautiful scenery in the city. Also, great for kids as my niece loved the small bridges and huge teddy bear statues! read more
9 years ago
We visited this darling park, Friday, April 14, 2017. It's in a lovely neighborhood, very green landscape, beautiful trees, a lovely calm pond, and an aging wooden bridge overlooking a waterfall at Turtle Creek Dam. No water fountain nor RR facility. read more
20 years ago
Just one heck of an upscale neighborhood park/lake to walk around. I believe fishing is allowed, who only knows the safety of eating said caught pesado. With plenty of benches to read or rest, this is one very fantastic romantic park to enjoy nature in all her glory. read more
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Dallas, TX 75205
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