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Lake Highlands Community Garden is the first garden of its kind that promotes neighborhood food gardening in the city of Dallas. Spread over 2.27-acres, this garden was established in 2008 and fully run by donations and voluntary work. The food grown on the Lake Highlands Community Garden goes to the food banks of Dallas. The organic produce is grown, taken care of, and harvested by hundreds of volunteers around the year and across ass seasons. There are many events organized like Community Day and harvest days which one can become a part of. The plots can be booked online if one wants to grow food and get to know the locals and learn from them. Read More

Situated west of the city, Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is an excellent camping destination because it offers about a 100 camping sites; primitive, developed and equestrian, as well as screening shelters. The different sites are equipped with services such as electricity, picnic tables, grilling stations, lantern posts, water sources, fire rings, restrooms, showers and more. Furthermore, the area has about 13 miles of trails (Red and Blue Waterfront Trails, Cross Timbers Black Trail etc.), which makes it ideal for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Penitentiary Hollow is a natural rock-climbing venue here while the Lake Mineral Wells provides an opportunity to go fishing, boating or swimming. Other recreational activities include relaxing by the lake, wildlife viewing, canoeing, kayaking and geocaching. Read More

Lake Ray Hubbard is a 22,000 acre lake known for fishing, skiing, relaxing and boating. The lake was formed in 1968. Due to its location, the lake is an important point filled with numerous causeways and bridges. Originally called Forney Lake, the lake was renamed after Ray Hubbard, the president of Dallas parks and recreation system board. Lake Ray Hubbard has many other recreational spots and attractions all around it. One of the most popular ones is the Rockwall Harbour. It has a plethora of hiking and biking trails available to couples available to couples with some really relaxing beaches. Fishing is a common practice in the lake. Some common fish species found are White and hybrid Bass, Largemouth Bass, White and blue catfish and many more. The area also has a dozen different restaurants that serve delicious food. Read More

A natural playground, Ray Roberts State Park is located only one hour north of the DFW metroplex. The serine park is filled with a bunch of activities for its visitors and locals. The state park also offers lodging facilities to the visitors who wish to wait there for longer. In addition to this, they also have other basic facilities like restrooms, pavilion and Wifi. Majorly known for its range of activities like camping, horse riding, rollerblading and swimming, the Ray Roberts State Park is a perfect location for nature enthusiasts and lovers. In addition to these activities, they also have a nature trail that goes around the park, a fishing pier and a boat ramp. These are the activities that attract several people to the park. Read More

Lake Tawakoni is a 37,879-acre reservoir located approximately 48 miles east of Texas. The lake is a popular destination known not just for recreation but also its extensive flora and fauna. The lake area is also very popular for hikers with different trails each stretching 5 miles or more. Lake Tawakoni itself attracts many visitors all year round who come for taking a dip in freshwater, fishing or boating. Other than that, the wildlife of the lake includes deer, rabbits, raccoons and snakes. The American Alligator can also be seen occasionally in some parts. More than that, Oak forest is also a great attraction in the area. Read More

Less than 2 hours from Dallas, Lake Whitney State Park is a must-visit destination when looking for a great camping experience since it has numerous campsites, as well as screened shelters. Amenities such as outdoor grills, fire rings, lantern posts, restrooms, showers, water and sewer hookups, picnic tables and others make camping here pleasurable and convenient. Besides camping, the park’s main lake, Lake Whitney, is ideal for fishing, swimming, boating or skiing while the trails are excellent for hiking or biking. In fact, there is a fish cleaning shelter, boat ramp as well as fishing gear rentals available on site. The park is home to several birds and animals, such as raccoons, snakes, armadillos, wild turkeys, bald eagles and more, and they make for interesting wildlife watching. Read More

Situated in the posh Highland Park and next to Turtle Creel, Lakeside Park is a 14-acre piece of lush green land with a lot to offer. While the park is excellent for taking a stroll or jogging in the morning, or for picnics, it is known more so for its architectural elements: Teddy Bear Sculptures and Read Memorial. There is a bridge over the Turtle Creek Dam that provides the best view of the sculptures, memorial as well as the park’s boundless greenery. Gorgeous azalea bushes are spread out all throughout the park between the months of March and April, and it also provides a superb view of the annual Fourth of July fireworks display by the Dallas Country Club. There are quite a few ducks here as well. Read More

Lakewood Park is a neighbourhood park that stretches out over an area of 16.7 acres and is suitable for people of all ages. The swimming pool, baseball field, basketball court and the tennis court make the park a fitting choice for some physical activity or sports, as do the trails which are suitable for walking or hiking. There is a playground with swings, slides, monkey bars etc. in the park for children, a recreation center and ample space for picnics equipped with tables, grilling stations and drinking fountains. The large green patches of land with tall trees offer a spot for relaxing or reading a book under the shade. Dogs are allowed to be off the leash on the property. Read More

Founded by Laura Rathe more than 25 years ago, the Laura Rathe Fine Gallery opened its doors in Houston in 1998. Its third and Dallas gallery is located in Dragon street, the city’s premiere arts district destination. Over the years, the gallery with its superb leadership has established itself as one of the most reputed and go-to art galleries in the city. With clients ranging from HKS Architects, BBVA Compass to Wells Fargo and Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The gallery is recognised globally. Known for contemporary art, Laura has been excelling at the field. It is truly one of the most reputable art galleries of Dallas. Read More

One of the shallow lakes of Dallas, Lemmon lake has its own significance. Located at South Dallas, the lake was earlier called Miller lake, named after the Miller family which owned the lake and much of South Dallas. Only a few hundred acres in size, Lemmon Lake is quite a seasonal lake going dry many times in the summers. The lake receives much of its water from the 5 mile creek that in the late 1980s and has since helped serve water to various households in South Dallas. Lemmon Lake has very exotic and exclusive wildlife with many different types of animals settling on and around the lake. Ducks, flamingos and beavers are the common ones. Crested Caracara, Woodpeckers and white pelicans are a seasonal delight as well. However, the lake is also getting dried up more often and has become only a seasonal feature. Read More