White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to unplug and reset. The trail is very clean, clearly marked, and perfect for both bikers and walkers, so everything flows smoothly without feeling crowded. There's always plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, including this adorable little fur baby in the video attached. I love coming out here to soak in nature, get some fresh air, and completely remove myself from the noise of the world for a while. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a solid bike ride, or just a mental reset, White Rock Lake never disappoints. read more

Great area to ride your bike, and watch nature! This trail is super long and connects with other trails such as the SFT (Santa fe) which will take you to downtown! Rent you a bike at bike mart for 60 bucks for 24 hours and take off into the sunset. read more

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Walked for about 6 miles yesterday with my husband and pups. I love this trail and have been coming here since I was a kid. The place wasn't packed and the weather was absolutely perfect. I appreciate that the water fountains have low bowls for dogs to drink from. I sure wish they would clean up the shoreline to the lake because there is so much garbage. Humans just suck with their littering. Some of the shoreline is adoptable so I'm assuming that this is how it will be cleaned up. It also really fun to look at all of the mansions on the lake and wonder who lives there and what in the world they do for a living. This is a great place to bring the family for a picnic or take the pooches out for a walk or ride bikes. read more

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There's a nice path for bikes and jogging. You can park along side of the lake but I took the road all the way down to the parking lot and got out. Dragonflies, turtles, and ducks oh my. I will visit again. E.B. on and on and on and on. read more

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I needed a place to get in a run while I was in Dallas for a while, and this place was really awesome!! When I came here, it was a nice sunny day. The lake is big, the trails are wide and clean, plenty of room for walkers, bikers, or runners!! All the restrooms I saw were porta potty's, so there's that. But I didn't go all the way around the lake, I only had time to get in a few miles here. Multiple parking lots around the lake, also some very nice houses here. Looking at the maps that were here, it's over 9 miles around the lake. I will definitely come here to run when I'm in Dallas again!! read more

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White Rock Lake is a gem in the heart of Dallas. Many walking/biking trails. The grounds are kept up nicely. They have boats for rent. No longer allowing swimming during polio outbreak back in the 50's. read more

Couldn't believe I found this stunning lake and trail. It's a long loop trail around white rock lake which is a breathtaking view when the sun is out. I got here around the early afternoon and strolled around for nearly an hour before deciding to wrap up. The area is clean and people are happy to be here. Definitely perfect for a walk, taking your dog out, riding your bike, or having a picnic along the lake. Residents are lucky to have this here! read more

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I have been going to this place most of my years and it is one of the places that I like to walk. The path is highly scenic and it is ideal to have a leisurely walk. The day I was there the weather was perfect and it was not packed making it a lot more enjoyable. It is also dog friendly and has dog bowls in the water fountains which is a good touch. But there is a negative side to it, the condition of the seashore. Even though I like the place as a whole, the part close to the water can use some improvement. There is a certain level of litter, which is a detractor to the beauty of the place. Ive seen that there are parts being maintained by volunteers so I am hoping that the rest of the shoreline would receive such maintenance in future. I also enjoy the relaxed nature of this place, however the bike traffic is sometimes a little too much. I understand that this is a place where people usually see bikers, but it could be too crowded, and it would be nice to have some signs which ensure that people cannot cross bikers. Still, it is a good place to have a good time outside, either walking, picnicking or riding a bike. The lake scenery is beautiful particularly on sunny days. In general, it is a good place to go. It might be somewhat more structured in terms of traffic circulation and cleaners on the shoreline, but otherwise, I will certainly continue to return to the experience. read more

White Rock Lake Park ended up being my afternoon office today, spending a few hours near Dreyfuss Club Point overlooking the water. Working from the van here was most pleasant as there was a great on-shore breeze and the temperature was just right for April. Lots of bicyclists going past, many joggers, and me, on my mobile hotspot and pounding away at emails and Zoom calls. I was undisturbed by all and at the end of the work day, I was even able to get a nap in the RV before dinner. The park is free and clean and green. On a busy weekend, parking might be a challenge but on a weekday afternoon, I had plenty of great spots to choose from. [Review 750 of 2024 - 509 in Texas - 21781 overall] read more

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Every year for the past 30,artist that make their homes in the neighborhood surrounding White Rock Lake,open their studios to the public.. Always interesting to see who's creating art in Dallas. read more

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White Rock Lake is a favorite for my fiance and I to go picnicking. We actually got engaged here and the photos turned out naturally beautiful! Hiking / biking / walking trails, scenic views, lovely picnic areas, and friendly ducks frequent the area surrounding the lake. The area is kept clean and beautiful and is definitely a must-see for anyone who enjoys some time outdoors. read more

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I love walking around White rock Lake! It is so pretty especially at sunset. I believe it's 10 miles around so if you walk the whole thing it's long, but you can also bike, rollerblade, paddleboard, or run and if you have a dog, they have a dog park for both big and little dogs. The fun thing for the big dogs is that there's a portion of the park where they can actually jump in the lake. You definitely see some wildlife over here too. Today we saw a little snake in one of the lake alcoves, definitely not my favorite creature, but obviously they exist. read more

There is a lovely ten mile loop trail around White Rock Lake. Whether you come here to cycle, run, or walk, you will find a well paved path with a divider line and nice views of the lake. The place is crowded on weekends and holidays. Plan your arrival for early mornings when you can find good parking, the trails aren't as busy, and the weather isn't as hot. We have been fortunate to find shade parking each time. Lots of people park on the street, but even there you can find the shade of trees. There are park benches and shade trees along the path. You can stop to take a break frequently, if needed. I've noticed a few board walks or piers that hover over the water along the way. There appears to be bathrooms and grilling stations, but I haven't used or looked at those facilities close enough to comment. The public is pretty good about staying to the far right in their lane. Cyclists in a leisurely ride like us, are good about announcing, "on your left" as we approach and pass pedestrians. More intense cyclists tend to ride the regular streets that circle the lake rather than the wide multi-use walking path. The park appears clean and well kept all around the lake despite being well used by the public. I noticed signs inviting everyone to volunteer to help clean up the park once a month, in addition to city signs that encourage everyone to "Pitch-in". My husband and I are trying to schedule a regular weekly ride here for a bit of exercise and fun. So far, we are enjoying it. read more

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White Rock Lake is a tranquil haven within the middle of Dallas. It's a fantastic region to unwind, workout, or watch the sunset. The paths are perfect for on foot, bicycling, or picnics, and they give lovely perspectives of the water and animals. read more

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Me and my friend went on the boat here and it was very lovely. We did get rained on a bit the last 5-10 mins but it was very peaceful in the beginning of the ride! The prices aren't too bad if you plan ahead. read more

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Great walking trail! Very scenic views. Great bird-watching. White Rock Lake is a great place to walk, run, bike-ride, fish, and have a picnic. It's very big so you can spend all day here if you'd like. read more

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Beautiful lake. Good if you like to row. There is also a 7 miles trail. Only prob is it's too dirty to swim in which is a shame.

What's not to like about WRL park? There's something for everyone. Whether you want to stay active and exercise or relax by the lake or have a picnic with family & friends, the park is the right place. Dog lovers will have a great time in the dog park. The hiking / biking trail offers amazing views of the lake. Lots of parking is available at the different areas of the park. Photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and areas for boating make this a popular spot. There are kayak rentals too. One of my favorite spots in Dallas proper for a relaxed evening by the lake. Don't miss WRL if you are visiting Dallas. read more

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Watching sunsets is one of our favorite things . Our friends suggested this lake has Winfrey point which provide good views during sunsets and thought it would be awesome spot to celebrate my gal's birthday. Reached 15mins before the sunset, parked and took a small walk to the bench of our choice and luckily the weather was little cooler compared to Saturday and helped us had a great time. Pros: -------- Awesome Trail for walking/Running/biking Cool spots to watch sunset Good for picnic Free parking 5 mins to Dallas arboretum Cons: ------- Dint find any mobile toilets / restrooms( they might have , not sure) read more

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With so much happening in our country right now, it's so therapeutic to have a place of serenity, nature, and sunsets. White Rock Lake has always been top 5 things I love about living in Dallas. It carries a sense of nostalgia for me, as I've been coming here with my parents since I was a kid. Came here a couple of weekends ago to reunite with some of our old friends while social distancing. We grilled some burgers and fajitas, threw a football around, took my nephew to catch fireflies, and had the best evening. Texas cotton candy skies always look better over the water. read more

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With family, friends or alone, White Rock Lake is the perfect place to pass the time! Living on White Rock Lake, my fur babies and I enjoy evening walks around the lake as we enjoy the sights. On any given day, the well kept grounds and natural wind life of White Rock Lake, host picnickers, boaters, bikers, runners, walkers, marriage proposals, photographers, art lovers, relaxers and a roster of other lake lovers. There are several entrances to the lake grounds, including the dog park; good idea to scope out your perfect entrance before arriving. Parking is only an issue during the holidays and special events, but look out for the bikers while taking your stroll, because they share a path with others. Give a wave when you see us, my babies love that! Xoxo Lorenzo! read more

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I love this lake. Lots of space for relaxing by a tree to read or have a picnic. It's clean with multiple surrounding parking lots. I believe the trail is about 9miles. It's paved for biking or running. It's not too busy on the weekends. I wouldn't recommend the trail for skating as the pavement is a little uneven. But the views are beautiful and it's peaceful. read more

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White Rock lake is a great place to walk all around the year. A lot of people do biking, me personally like to walk. Nice view, beautiful nature, if you have kayak, perfect place for kayaking. Perfect place any time of year! Place you want come back again and again!!!! read more

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Great place to take a walk & clear your head!!! Lots of trails & there's usually others enjoying the lake are!!!

My friend just had a baby and her AmStaff is having a difficult time with the new addition so I am helping by taking him our for a few hours a day so he can tire his body and brain. I decided to rediscover White Rock Lake with him and we have not been disappointed. We do about 2 miles each day and see the wildlife, enjoy the trails and absolutely love looking at the lake. There is a bald eagle pair making a family across from the lake and we have seen them in flight and, today saw the baby sitting high atop the nest. What a treat that we have a beautiful lake that is massive that it will literally take months for us to fully explore, ducks, geese, pelicans, bald eagles and who know whatever else. I LOVE nature and Petey and I have thoroughly enjoying every day we spend at the lake. Take some time out of your busy days and take a breath and look at the beauty that surrounds you. read more

One of the prettiest trails in Dallas! Love running here or having a picnic date outside. So serene and many things to watch and observe out in the water always. read more

Great spot for a weekend picnic or walk. Very clean and green and plenty of space for bikers, runners, and walkers to share the path. Could use a few more trash cans for dog poop around the lake. read more

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White Rock Lake is such a nice lake to visit. You'll find bike riders, skate borders, picnicking, running, fishing and just plain relaxation on it's banks to name a few including Kyacking which I'm too chicken to try. read more

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My absolute favorite part of being in Dallas! Eminently beautiful, totally bikeable! I love that you can reach it by trail and all the houses and neighborhoods next to the lake are adorable. Doesn't hurt having the Arboretum right there either! In all honesty, though, I love the lake, I love the people you meet there, and I love that it gives you a space to be outdoors in nature and forget, even for a while, that you live in a big, flat, sprawling metropolis! read more

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Another favorite spot of mine in Dallas. Only 5 miles or so from the heart of Dallas, White Rock Lake is the ultimate place to connect with nature! Amazing place for a leisurely walk, run, biking, picnic or kayaking on the lake. It's about a 12-mile radius and connects Lakewood from the south to East Dallas and Old Lake Highlands at the north end. Beautiful and large homes circle the lake and it really feels like an escape from the city while located close enough to the city. It's more spread out than Katy Trail and various trails and paths make it very safe during Covid. It's easy to find parking. A nice place for a dog walk and even a great public dog park on the north end of the lake with a separate large and small dog gated areas. Alongside the trail you will see tons of wildlife including turtles, ducks, egrets, owls and even snakes, but fear not, they typically seem to keep to themselves. A majority of bikers take the side streets that run along the trail but also take the running/ pedestrian trail that runs alongside the lake itself. It's the perfect escape and place to take a date for a picnic or to unwind for a run at the end of the day. Enjoy!! read more

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This was definitely a spot I loved. VERY beautiful trails to enjoy. My friend invited me out to walk this trail/lake with him and his six month old pitbull puppy named Ral. Ralo was more excited to be out than either one of us that's for sure lol. I really would come back to this trail and lake. read more

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The lakes have become my friend! Being a Cali native I'm so much a beach lover. I've spent most of my peaceful tranquil vibes near the ocean shores. I've learned to adapt to nature walks and canoeing at the lakes more so now. This lake is spacious room for fishing, jogging, biking, hiking the trails,walking, having a picnic on grass, feeding ducks, and kids playing at park area. Note: If you have dogs they need to be on a leash. I've been several times for my nice jogs and walks. A diverse of people were present at that time. The early afternoon time the weather was just right, at 75 degrees. The time and day was perfect not that many people especially on a Thursday. There are a few areas with parking lots to park your vehicles. The areas appear to be safe. I really enjoyed my time at this lake especially for a good exercise workout, and will return. read more

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White Rock Lake Park is almost 2,000 acres including White Rock Lake, hiking and biking trails, blackland prairie, picnic areas and event spaces. White Rock Lake was formed by damming White Rock Creek. The creek widens to become White Rock Lake. From the spillway the lake empties into the Trinity River. The lake itself covers 1,254 acres. The blackland prairies are a temperate grassland ecoregion extending roughly 300 miles from the Red River along parts of the Texas/Oklahoma border, to San Antonio in the south. Less than 1% of the once vast prairie remains, making it the most-endangered large ecosystem in North America. White Rock Lake Park contains about 250 acres of the original blackland prairie (formerly a dairy farm) in 15 unmarked parcels on the eastern side of the lake. Dallas' nature paradise is located in the eastern part of the city, just off of both Mockingbird Lane on the northern side of the lake, and Garland Road on the eastern part of the lake. There are access points for Automobiles, pedestrians and cyclists from both sides of the lake. Lawther Drive wraps around the western side of the lake, on which sits a beautiful collection of lovely homes. The Dallas Arboretum & Garden occupies an envious location along part of the lake's eastern shoreline (fenced off from the general public as admission is required for the Arboretum, at its main entrance on Garland Road). Separate paid parking for the Arboretum is available in both an enclosed parking garage directly across from the entrance, as well as open-lot parking adjacent to the Arboretum, but still within the fenced grounds. The lake features well-maintained bike/hike/walking/jogging paths/trails. It has a plentiful number of picnic spots (some with tables. There are kayak rentals available and sailing is allowed on the lake. No boats with engines are allowed, and no swimming is allowed. There are also nicely paved roads that run along parts of the eastern and western shoreline and grounds, if you would like to sightsee at a leisurely pace without getting out of the car. There are also some playgrounds for children, as the lake and grounds are perfectly suited for individuals or friends or families. All are welcome, and you will see A wonderful collection of the peoples of Dallas, enjoying this urban jewel. Due to the age of the lake and grounds, the trees are tall and wide, and include oaks, pecan, sweetgum and cottonwood. The flora is lush and plentiful. Depending on the time of year and the time of day, you could see any assortment of wildlife. White Rock Lake Park is home to 33 types of mammals, including squirrels, rabbits, skunks, raccoons, possums, bobcats, red foxes, and minks. There are 54 varieties of reptiles, including rattlesnakes, turtles, lizards, and horned toads. Twenty kinds of amphibians call the park home including salamanders, toads and frogs. There more than 217 species of birds, including swans, pelicans, sea gulls, loons, and all kinds of ducks. Nineteen kinds of fish swim in the waters of White Rock Lake, making it an angler's paradise including bass, crappie, and catfish. White Rock Lake Park Features: 9.33 mile hike and bike trail Winfrey Point Big Thicket White Rock Lake Museum Bath House Cultural Center Dallas Arboretum Audubon Society bird watching area Wetland Celebration Tree Grove Dog Park Picnic areas Pavilions Piers Boat ramps Kayak concession To rent any of the park facilities including pavilions, Winfrey Point or Big Thicket, you should contact the Dallas Parks Department. Just remember that as you enjoy this beautiful gift to our city, please treat the park and lake with respect. Please pick up after yourself and never litter. If trash barrels happen to be full, please take your trash with you, don't let it spill over where it could blow around the grounds and even into the lake. Also remember to treat your fellow citizens kindly, by respecting their space, keeping music at a reasonable level and following the guidelines of using the hike and bike paths/trails and any other posted signs or regulations. A number of devoted and gracious people, spend a lot of volunteer hours in helping the park system keep the lake and grounds as clean as possible, so please do your part as well. We all want to be able to enjoy everything that this beautiful lake and grounds has to offer. Consider it, and treat it, as you would a good friend. ... Steve read more

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Be it crack of dawn with the light getting a grip on the day, the rose colored sunset with the colorful Dallas skyline taking over or the quiet night with sounds of water lapping at the shore, White Rock Lake is a most amazing place to be. I have no idea how many hundreds of miles I've put around on the trails. I always find it peaceful, inspiring and healthful. I've survived the gnat and baby skeeter swarms, the flood debris, torrential rain storms and the snow/sleet during my walks and runs around the lake. The trails have improved over the years and the City plus volunteers do more than a fabulous job keeping this park special. The wildlife list is impressive and I won't try to list them all. The only ones I'm not fond of, besides the two evil ones I've already mentioned is the occasional water moccasin, skunk or nutria. I'm fond of the coyotes and bobcats as they help keep the rodents away. They never seem to mind my pavement pounding as they catch a bite. A walk and run in the dark is very therapeutic with the orchestra of frogs, crickets, nighthawks and fish splashing. Of course the ducks and geese join in as well. On select nights, you could hear music from the Arboretum sliding over the water. The daytime laughs and giggles of couples and kids almost drown out the infrequent Southwest jets overhead. I love eavesdropping in on the conversations as I move past others on the trail. All seems to help me forget a sore knee or ankle as I plod along. If you are out on the trail as often as me, I bet we've acknowledged each other with a smile, nod or "looking Good!" Security is quietly around and please don't forget to thank the DPD keeping you safe. I don't get out to fish in my boat nearly enough. I will be honest if you keep a secret; when out on the boat being rocked to sleep by the waves, I may not be trying very hard to catch fish. There are pavilions, tables, grills, trees for hammocks, benches, open fields of clover/soft green grass and more than enough places to exhaust your camera batteries and memory. Absolutely come out here for the June Moon, full moons, eclipses, snow storms, the pelicans, and runs. Bring your kids, bring your family, bring your neighbors, bring your smiles and bring your hospitality. There is plenty of this park to share and it welcomes you from early hours to late at night! read more

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Great lake, park to take an evening stroll with your Love & dogs. Beautiful Sunsets too.

absolute must in Dallas! great variety in scenery across the path. also plenty of water stations. would highly recommend. read more

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Great path for walking the dog or riding! We sometimes ride all the way from mockingbird station to white rock using the Santa Fe trail. Highly recommend. We have also enjoyed the dog park & kayaking. read more

This lake is my second home. Whether you are a lake person, bird watcher, dog walker,sailboat watcher or just a people watcher, this is a heavenly place to do them. Plenty activities at this lake: marathons, art shows at the cultural center, fishing, playgrounds for children and on and on. read more

The mostly restful and natural setting in the city. Slow down and take in the small but beneficial surroundings. I hope it stays wild always. Hopefully Lawther entry, East of Williamson, off of Garland Rd. Will be open soon. It has been closed too much, too often. read more

When in high school in the early and mid 80s this was my Hangout. I lived a couple miles away and there was nothing like a beautiful fall day driving around the lake or hanging out late at night doing things I can't really write about. It's a gorgeous lake and a shame that you don't see more boats out. Fortunate are those who can live on White Rock Lake. read more

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