Great walk to start your morning. I walked it around 10:30am on a Saturday and I was the only one there. However, it was 45 degrees outside so maybe that's too cold for local. I got great pics of the bridge and looking back at the city. Not much else here between the bridge and downtown. read more

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Connecting Dallas with West Dallas over the Trinity River, the Ronald Kirk Bridge was completed in 1933 and then known as the Lamar-McKinney Viaduct. It was initially a vehicle bridge but fell into disrepair. Rather than demolish it, or spend the money to bring it back to code to support vehicles, it was reopened in 2014 as a pedestrian bridge. Today, it is more than that. It's a park with a playground, lounge chairs, a human-sized chess board and walking/cycling paths. It was renamed after the city's first African-American mayor in 2016, Ronald Kirk (1954- ). There is parking nearby on Gulden Lane next to the Felix Lozada Sr. Gateway. The park is open to the public and there is no charge to use it. [Review 759 of 2024 - 518 in Texas - 21790 overall] read more

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Friend brought us here for something to do with the kiddos while visiting. Meh... it was ok. The bridge itself is kind of strange. There's a small playground area which was pretty rundown. The rubberized ground cover was missing chunks of it, a piece of equipment was roped off because it was broken and the "rock" climbing-like cubes appeared as though someone or something took a dump near it and smeared poo all over. Gross. We quickly got the kids OFF the contaminated equipment. Nasty!! Walking across the bridge, there were numerous sitting areas and strangely, in the middle, tables and chairs. More strangely, one section of the bridge had TONS of garbage cans but nothing else, while areas with chairs had no garbage cans. In all, I counted 20 trash cans on the bridge. TWENTY. Alrighty. Needless to say, the view of the city was nice but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Nothing but garbage cans... 20 in all on the bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The lights on the bridge is pretty and the view of turn down town skyline os pretty, but going at night was very sketchy. You cannot drive up to the bridge. Where you can park, it's very dark along with the walk up to the bridge. At night when you're the only ones there it made I'd nervous about walking out there. Once at the bridge the lighting is fine. I would say go during the day even though you won't get the pretty lights unless you're in a big group not like us where it was just us two. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Downtown view - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Owned by both Ronald Reagan and James T Kirk, which is weird since I thought he wasn't real. Maybe it's also owned by Kirk Douglas, not sure. Really beautiful pedestrian bridge which gives you incredible views of the Metroplex and the downtown Skyline, especially at night when it's all lit up amazingly. Houston may have the better Skyline, but this is a pretty special view and Houston could learn something from building Bridges (in general lol, but like this) in places that have such spectacular views of the city. Definitely gets full marks for me. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Ped yourself in my place - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It was very late but I just had to get a pic on the bridge! The view is pretty and the lights add the perfect touch! If you're ever in the area, I would suggest taking a moment to stop and grab a pic! read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Nice place to go for a while or in between other stops. This pedestrian bridge is parallel to the beautiful Margaret Hunt Hill bridge. There are benches, some art structures and trash receptacles. You can easily walk it and enjoy the view of the city and the Trinity River bed. A large parking lot is on the opposite side from downtown. This is handicapped accessible. No restrooms. Just beyond it is Trinity Grove that you can drive to. There are restaurants and a cool family art space. read more

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After eating at the restaurants across the street from the bridge, this is a great spot to stop by & appreciate the architecture of this bridge while burning off some calories. We didn't have much time to spend but we had a good stroll (didn't walk all the way to the end & back) & thought you could spend a good 30-45 minutes here if you wanted to. There are bike paths below the bridge walk area, there's a basketball court, and just visually, it's pretty cool bridge. I can see a lot of folks using this to do their morning jog or take their senior portraits. No bathrooms! But plenty of parking. Overall, beautiful & since it was across the street from where we had lunch, we thought why not? So if you're in the area, I'd definitely come check it out & do a quick stroll. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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On a brisk, Sunday night the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge is alive like no other. This is a nice place to walk, exercise, hang out with your friends and family and a nice romantic stroll with your significant other. I was the third wheel when I visited (to my best friend and his wife) and I still enjoyed myself. Seeing the Dallas skyline from the bridge was also breathtaking. It was also nice to people watch. The residents of Dallas are very friendly and our walk across the bridge was met with smiles and small talk all around. It was a little chilly but that didn't detract from the overall experience. I look forward to returning to the bridge when I visit Dallas again in the near future. read more

Oh, Dallas! You are making me so proud lately. Look at you, shaking off your reputation of a sprawling pedestrian un- friendly city that only concentrates development North. You're growing! I see you! You're getting a little green. Look at this park. Nobody even noticed the Continental bridge a few years ago. Heck, most people never wanted to travel onto Singleton and into West Dallas. Now that old bridge is a pretty little family friendly park. With food trucks. And fountains. And funny looking, Jetsons playground equipment. And what is this? It backs up to Trinity Groves? So I can go eat and then walk it off in the park? Whaaat?! I see you Dallas! Lookin' good!! read more

Down by the river Once again City Hall has impressed me with a smart move to not demolish a 80+ yr old bridge but instead re-purpose it as a lively scenic pedestrian bridge and recreational area. Here you can ride your bike, jog or walk. If you get tired or need a break, you can lounge on one of the many reclining chairs or sit at bistro style tables. Play a game of chess on a checkered table or maybe work on your lifting by playing with the oversize version. There are small rock climbing structures for the kids and a few water fountains. It's a veritable promenade high above the Trinity. There are countless impressive panoramic views from on top the bridge. You can see the splendid arch of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the full span of it's cables. The skyline of downtown and the residential towers of uptown standing highly in the horizon.The trinity river corridor just below with it's new bike trails and most importantly, the river itself. The levees have forever blocked most people's view of the river to the point where there are a lot of people who have never really taken a look at it. Mostly a quick glance while zooming by in a car. Hopefully now with a better look, the people of Dallas will start to clamor for a cleanup of the Trinity River and a preservation of the greenbelt. Bridge over troubled waters read more

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I loved everything about this experience. We had dinner at a yummy restaurant in the Trinity Groves area, and then walked over to the bridge for a fun stroll. There were a shit ton of kids, but they were mostly on the kids stuff and not really in the way. The view of downtown is pretty amazing and there are plenty of places to park your ass if you want rest. We walked about halfway down and turned back. Good times. Hope to do this again soon. read more

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I love pedestrian-oriented development, especially when it's in the heart of the city. The Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is the most exciting project in Dallas since Klyde Warren Park in my humble opinion. What's so great about a bridge, you may ask? Well, just look at the pictures... it's more park than bridge, and the views are fantastic. I went on opening day and was so enthralled that I had to go back the following evening. I love seeing people out walking with their partners or families, kids running around the fountains, bikers cruising through, and many snapping photos of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge next door. What makes this bridge even more exciting is not just that the west side comes right up to the new Trinity Groves development, but that they have paved new hike and bike trails along the Trinity River below. Now Dallas has a good reason and way to access the Trinity River...it's a starting point toward better usage of the thousands of acres of greenspace that lie in the heart of our car-dependent city. read more

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The park itself is worth 5 stars, but what really puts this place over the top is the genius idea and design that transformed an old bridge into a bright, fun gateway from downtown to west Dallas. The park is the old Continental Avenue bridge that spans over the Trinity River. The bridge itself was shut down to automobile traffic, and changed into a long park with spectacular views of downtown Dallas and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge that runs parallel to it. Along the walkway, there are a variety of things to do. Chairs, bar stools, tables, and lounge chairs dot the bridge at different points. Playground equipment for kids, chess/checker board tables, and water sprinklers are also present, giving you and your friends and family plenty to do while you enjoy the outdoors. On the Trinity Groves side of the river, there is a parking spot which probably gets pretty full during the day (we went at night, and there were plenty of spaces available), but is real convenient for the park as well as all of the restaurants close by. It was pretty late at night when we went, and there were still quite a few people all along the park. I'd imagine it will be like this for the majority of the summer. Also on the Trinity Groves side of the bridge, there is a open space where I saw a food truck parked. During the day/weekend, I hear there are plenty more trucks that inhabit the area, as well as organized activities. The whole TG area is growing by leaps and bounds with restaurants, and the Continental Ave Pedestrian Bridge complements the area very nicely! Brilliant way to "recycle" an old bridge instead of simply knocking it down. Nice touch for the local community. This summer when the weather is nice and if you're in the area, go check it out and take a stroll! read more

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While the view was nice, there aren't enough shaded areas, especially at the farther end of the park. There is a length of splash pads and supposed mist-ers with seats for resting. However, on my visit, only a fourth of the fountains were working at the press of the button, and the mist-ers were broken so that they sprayed water. I could see some landscape-work done at one end of the bridge, but perhaps due to how hot it's been, it wasn't very impressive. Overall, I feel that the park could be better maintained. It's a nice pedestrian bridge, the perfect distance for a walk. The best parts of the site were definitely the views - of the cityline, Continental Bridge, and Trinity River. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wow! I was so impressed! Coming here, I really didn't know what to expect as I had never been to this area and have never seen whatever was here before. Upon arrival, parking was a bit tricky. We had to wait for someone to leave before we could park, but I'm sure it was just crowded since it's still fairly new. Once we got onto the bridge, we were thrilled. It looks so cool! What a great idea. The views of Dallas and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge were stunning. We went at around 8pm when it was still kind of light out so we were able to get some great pictures in the day and night. They have a little play area and a splash park for kids. Definitely a great hang out spot to take in some scenic views of our beautiful city! read more

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Got here right after the sunrise. Worth checking out! Not much to do, but I really like that it's a space to unwind, amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Good for talking a walk or relaxing with the family. I mainly came for photo ops. read more

This was amazing idea and I'm glad to see it was implemented! We have so many bridges across troubled waters of the Trinity I always wondered why.... and where do they all go? From what I can tell their not all "working" cross overs. I went the day of the Revel and it was pretty amazing. One side dumps right into Trinity Groves with all of the cool places to eat and drink... and the other side heads into downtown/west end. The bridge has been converted to a viewing area with some shade, a kids play area, places to sit and just a general nice access point to the levee. I hope they have more events here... such amazing views. read more

An awesome way to spend a cool July Saturday night trotting down the bridge. Spectacular views of downtown Dallas, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the Trinity. They have done a fantastic job incorporating some very pedestrian friendly items on the bridge. Plenty of cool water mist and fountains for the kids to play in, seating, and some soon to be really cool natural shade covering. The kids play area is fantastic with rock walls and other fun stuff. This was just a really cool relaxing nice walk. Take your significant other and or pet and just enjoy. read more

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - The bridge at dusk - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I took my 6 year old daughter here today for her first "tea room" experience. It exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I had envisioned it to be. The owner is extremely friendly and has excellent customer service. The sandwiches, sweet treats and tea were wonderful!! We cannot wait to go back again in the near future. I highly recommend you check it out!! read more

We went last night to Cedar Grove (I think that is correct). After dinner, went to the pedestrian bridge. Perfect evening for a walk. It was so cool seeing families enjoying the evening with a great view of downtown and the sun setting. read more