Southern Dallas County is distinctly different than any other part of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. It’s topographically rich, with the highest elevation in the county, at 700 feet above sea level (at the top of Cedar Mountain Preserve). Tree cover ranges from 32% to 43% south of I-30. A state park, and forest- and prairie-covered expanses dot the Southern Dallas County landscape, along with Joe Pool Lake, the area is rich in outdoor opportunities. From hiking, biking, horse-back riding, to boating – you won’t have to go far to find your favorite spot.
Fair Park Master Plan
Fair Park is the crown jewel of Art Deco architecture and art, Dallas history, and Texas culture. It is an incubator for some of the region’s most prestigious museums and institutions and thousands of art, natural history, and science exhibitions. Fair Park is home to many of the largest, most notable events in the State. The fundamental goal of this Master Plan Update is to identify ways in which Fair Park can realize its untapped potential as a center for culture, a driver of economic development, and an asset for the community, while creating a framework for future projects and enhancements to ensure sustainability for future generations. Learn more at https://fairparkfirst.org/master-plan-update/
Southern Gateway Park
Southern Gateway Park will become the heartbeat of Southern Dallas. It’s our park — by the community, in the community, for the community. It will be a central gathering place where everyone is welcome. Spanning I-35E between Ewing and Marsalis Avenues, the future five-acre deck park will reconnect historic Oak Cliff and ignite environmental, economic, and community revitalization. Learn more at https://southerngatewaypark.org/
The Loop
The LOOP is about connection. By joining 39 miles of existing trails in Dallas with 11 miles of newly built trails, The LOOP increases access to public transportation and green space ensuring Dallasites can access these resources across the city. A catalyst for mobility and economic opportunity, The LOOP will make Dallas more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly, creating a sense of community across our city and making abundant green space part of our identity. By bringing connection to more neighborhoods and creating a stronger, more united Dallas, The LOOP’s urban trail system is the single most important investment Dallas can make for our residents for generations to come. Learn more at https://theloopdallas.org/
LATEST NEWS
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Toyota and the National Environmental Education Foundation unveiled a new project to transform Fish Trap Lake Park in West Dallas. The three-year, $150,000 project will focus on site improvements at …
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Southern Dallas families will soon have a new source for childcare thanks to a partnership between The Shops at RedBird and Vogel, a nonprofit on a mission to help young …
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The Forest Theater in South Dallas has a new, uplifting message on its aging marquee: “The Future Is Here.” Indeed, nonprofit Forest Forward is preparing to break ground on a …