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Klyde Warren Park

Item: Klyde Warren Park
Author: Ilene Jacobs

Type: Attractions, Family Friendly, Free Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Parks

10Best Says

Perched atop a sunken freeway in the Dallas Arts District, this 5.2-acre linear park is considered one of Dallas' premier community gathering spots, boasting everything from food trucks and a butterfly garden to special areas allocated for kids, for dogs and for playing games. It is also flush with year-round programs, including fitness sessions, dance lessons, yoga, children's entertainment, musical performances and film screenings. Did we mention that this is a great place for a selfie with a backdrop of the Dallas skyline? No wonder this place attracts more than a million visitors a year.

Address:

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas
Dallas, TX 75201
214-716-4500

Hours:

Daily 6am-11pm

Website:

klydewarrenpark.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert

Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions, Outdoor Activities: "Park for free in the West Village off McKinney Ave and hop on the complimentary M-Line trolley to get to the park."
Parks: "Park for free in the West Village off McKinney Ave and hop on the complimentary M-Line trolley to the park."
Best Attractions & Activities: "Valet parking is complimentary if you dine at Savor. You can also park for free in the West Village on McKinney Avenue and hop on the M-line trolley (also free) to the park."
Free Things to Do, Things to Do with Kids: "Park for free in the West Village off McKinney Ave and hop on the free trolley to get to the park."

Best for Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions Because: Klyde Warren Park is a terrific place to hang out both during the day and at night.
Best for Parks, Things to Do with Kids Because: Klyde Warren Park's outstanding contribution to Dallas earned it the prestigious Urban Land Institute's 2014 Open Space Award.
Best for Outdoor Activities Because: With a plethora of activities offered throughout the week, Klyde Warren Park is tops when it comes to outdoor entertainment.
Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Klyde Warren Park offers a seemingly endless supply of free things to do.
Best for Free Things to Do Because: With a plethora of activities offered throughout the week, Klyde Warren Park is tops when it comes to free outdoor entertainment.