Top Rated Parks to Visit in Arlington

"Situated at the heart of Dallas, USA, is this piece of urban green, Klyde Warren Park. It is constructed above Woodall Rodgers Freeway and is a unique example of modern architecture. It is a public park with free entry that hosts many fitness and leisure activities, has signature food trucks, and is a heaven for dog lovers."

"Vice Park is supposed to look like a Miami mansion, says Taylor, and its name evokes feelings of excess: “where all your vices can happen,” as Valverde explains. It’s the second bar, in the span of a few blocks, from the So Clutch Group. The 22,000-square-foot palace will have a glass staircase leading up to a rooftop bar."

"With year-round family-friendly programs and attractions, this 5.2-acre park has a lot of the top free things to do in Dallas with kids."

"Dealey Plaza is a public park in Dallas, Texas, best known as the location where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, fired on by a sniper from the Texas School Book Depository. A museum focusing on Kennedy and the assassination now occupies the former depository, and there are various remembrances around the plaza.More"

"This historic site covers the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Sixth Floor Museum was the former Texas School Book Depository building and much the of space still looks the way it did in the 1960s. Older kids that are into history will enjoy this the most."

"Located in downtown Fort Worth, adjacent to the Convention Center, the Water Gardens are far more than simply a collection of pretty fountains to gaze at. Designed to allow visitors to cool themselves in the flowing water, the Water Gardens are a refreshing contrast to the hot urban landscape of this southern US city. Built in 1974, the Water Gardens feature three pools set amid a sprawling 4.3-acre park."

"This unique example of landscape architecture features three main pools surrounded by terraced concrete steps of varying heights providing an escape to nature from the hustle of downtown. The active pool is the most well known. Its steps lead down to a lowered pool with water rushing down the sloped edges on all sides."

"Fort Worth Water Gardens features a refreshing and sparkling oasis designed by Philip Johnson. It is an engineering and architectural masterpiece. It can be enjoyed anytime in the year."

"Located at Southern Methodist University, the Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. As the 13th presidential library, the museum examines the specific time during which President Bush served. Highlights of the permanent exhibit include “A Nation Under Attack,” which remembers the events of 9/11, and The Oval Office replica."

"Pioneer Park, maintained by the adjacent Dallas Convention Center, is designed to resemble a section of the Shawnee Trail, a major Texas cattle drive route in the 19th century. It's a beautiful, large green space in Dallas's central business district that's fun to wander, and even features a stream that falls over limestone cliffs. But its most remarkable features are the 49 larger-than-life bronze sculptures of Texas Longhorn cattle that are being herded through the park and across the creek by three mounted cowboys."

"In 1994, the plans for this park and its namesake artwork were a huge source of controversy. Local artists actually sued to prevent them from coming to fruition, taking issue with the subject matter of the giant bronze sculpture — a 19th-century cattle drive — because they felt it misrepresented Dallas’ history. As you might have guessed if you’ve ever driven down Young Street and seen 70 six-foot-tall longhorns, their efforts were for naught."

"This pleasant three-acre stretch of green space is an important natural oasis amidst the sea of downtown buildings and dense development in Fort Worth. Designed by renowned landscape architect Peter Walker, Burnett Park is shaded by groves of beautiful oak, magnolia, and crape myrtle trees. It sometimes serves as a special event space and public art venue, but it’s mostly just a wonderful little pocket of nature in the heart of the city."

"The ideal place to bring children, Peter Pan Park is located at the end of a residential street in a relatively quite area. Benches and picnic tables provide a place for parents to sit and keep their belongings while the playground is meant for children to play in. Address: 3802 Echo Brook Ln, Dallas, TX 75229, United StatesTimings: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm"

"14 km from city center 25 out of 244 places to visit in Dallas. The ideal place to bring children, Peter Pan Park is located at the end of a residential street in a relatively quite area. Benches and picnic tables provide a place for parents to sit and keep their belongings while the playground is meant for children to play in."

"Another open space surprisingly close to Downtown Dallas is this state park protecting a tract of old farmland, on rocky limestone slopes, parcels of prairie and the east shore of the 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake. You can get acquainted with this land’s past at the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center, touring reconstructed and original farm buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Dallas Off-Road Bike Association (DORBA) has drawn up a 12-mile trail through the park, made up of three concentric routes ranging from 3 to 12 miles long."

"Located right on Joe Pool Lake, Cedar Hill State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to boating, swimming and fishing. The park has miles of trail options for everyone, including the Dorba Trail for mountain biking, designed with the help of the Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association. If you’re looking to stay on your feet for a nice, easy hike, then the Duck Pond Trail is perfect for you."

"A former farm, Cedar Hill State Park provides activities on land and in the water. It’s one of the top points of interest for fun for visitors of all ages. Should you feel like roughing it, there are campsites available at Cedar Hill State Park."

"1 km from city center 22 out of 244 places to visit in Dallas. Belo Garden is a public park managed by the City of Dallas and Downtown Dallas Inc. in downtown Dallas’ Main Street District. Open throughout the year, the park offers visitors a refuge from the busy city."

"Belo Garden is a public park managed by the City of Dallas and Downtown Dallas Inc. in downtown Dallas’ Main Street District. Open throughout the year, the park offers visitors a refuge from the busy city. It opened to the public in 2012 and was formerly a parking lot."

"This downtown garden marries native plants with Texas granite. And an interactive water feature will be a win for the kids. Located at 1014 Main St., a few blocks north of Pioneer Plaza."

"With flavors like cinnamon oreo crunch, rum raisin and cake batter, why wouldn't this be on the list of DFW favorites?!. Locations: Southlake Town Square, 1417 Main, SouthlakeThe Village at Colleyville, 33 Main Street, Suite 100, Colleyville"

"The employees need to better familiarize themselves with the menu. They've botched my order the past three times I've visited."

"Grab a sweet treat while snapping your #NationalPinkDay treat at Le Bon Temps. This beignet spot in Deep Ellum is a hidden gem with delicious beignets and a cute light pink front door. Pose yourself in front of the door or grab some chocolate syrup for a drizzle shot like this!"

"Situated in Dallas’s pretty White Rock Lake area, White Rock Alehouse & Brewery feels like a cozy neighborhood hangout spot. Founded by two East Dallas locals with a serious mutual love for craft beer, this alehouse and brewery provides the perfect location to relax with friends and family for the day. Apart from their extensive selection of beers (both locally-brewed and curated from elsewhere), White Rock Alehouse has a delectable food menu that pairs perfectly with the booze—think poblano mac and cheese, jumbo-sized tater tots, ahi tuna nachos, pretzels, and more."

"Located near White Rock Lake, this brewery comes from two East Dallas locals with a mutual love of craft beer. They have  12 of their own beers on tap including Belgian bruts and Blonde ales to Mexican-style lagers and milk stouts. You can also take beer home in a growler, crowler or keg."

"When you pull up to the building that once housed a YMCA, you might think the patio is only the ad hoc room on the side, wrapped in plastic."

"Dallas’s Bishop Arts District is home to eclectic boutiques, trendy eateries, charming galleries, and the loveliest cidery tasting room in town: Bishop Cider Company. After founders Laura and Joel Malone couldn’t find a decent commercially available cider in Texas, they decided to take matters into their own hands, and Bishop Cider was born. This friendly spot churns out locally-made cider that’s crafted without additional sugars; the current lineup features exciting flavors like Blood Orange, Mango Habanero, and Apple Pineapple."

"Bishop Cider Company got started after founders Joel and Laura Malone couldn’t find a good commercially available cider in Texas. So they decided to make their own at home. The original location, now the Tasting Room, opened in Bishop Arts in 2014."

"Whether you’re a big fan of boozy cider or you’re someone who doesn’t like the options from the larger cideries of the world, Bishop is a great place to explore some interesting options, like their black currant cider or pecan pie cider."

"The Economy in Action exhibit in Downtown Dallas lets visitors learn about the ins and outs of the Federal Reserve. Explore interactive exhibits, examine historical currency and learn about how the Fed moves money from around the world on this free self-guided tour."

"Tours are temporarily halted and visitors are currently not allowed. Watch for any updates here. Tour the regional bank and walk through the Economy in Action exhibit to learn about Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S."

"Tour the U.S. regional bank and walk through the Economy in Action exhibit to learn about the other Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S."

"The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth focuses on post-WWII art, with a large permanent collection of 2,600 modern and contemporary pieces in a variety of media. Some of the more famous names represented are Anselm Kiefer, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, and Andy Warhol. Designed by Tadao Ando, this unique complex with its five pavilions of concrete and glass was built in 2002 and overlooks a one-and-a-half-acre reflecting pond around which is a sculpture garden and terrace."

"The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's building was designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando in 2002. Massive two-dimensional walls of architectural concrete show off the Modern's basic structure and 44-foot-high transparent walls of glass framed in metal surround the concrete envelope. The desire to use disseminated and mirrored natural light within the gallery spaces was a major influence on the building's design."

"This modern art museum originally opened in 1892, but its newest building in the Cultural District was built in 2002. The collection has all sorts of post-World War II art, ranging from paintings by Jackson Pollock to sculpture by KAWS. All major, international movements are included such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Neo-Expressionism."

"The 6th Floor Museumbeautifully recounts the people and events surrounding that day from the very same building and floor where the assassin fired his fatal shots. Where Dinner Usually Means Barbecue"

"If you visit the The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository, you can purchase a narrated cellphone walking tour of the plaza. Plan to stay:Less than 1 hour"