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Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas
Civic Garden is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

1. Civic Garden

7.4
1014 Main St. (at S. Griffin St.), Dallas, TX
Park · 16 tips and reviews
Pegasus Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

2. Pegasus Plaza

7.5
1500 Main St. (at Akard St.), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 5 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hoyt: check out the plaza fountain. a 1994 gift, it's great to see the enormous Xmas tree at night.

Pioneer Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

3. Pioneer Plaza

8.8
530 S Griffin St (bt Ceremonial Dr & Young St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 19 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: An amazing bronze sculpture of a lifelike cattle drive graces this 4.2-acre plaza in front of City Hall and the Convention Center. It was originally the site of the Shawnee Cattle Trail, begun in 1854

Founders Square is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

4. Founders Square

900 Jackson St (at S. Lamar St.), Dallas, TX
Structure · 2 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: Check out the replica of Dallas founder John Neely Bryan's cabin.

Rosa Parks Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

5. Rosa Parks Plaza

Dallas, TX
Bus Station · 3 tips and reviews
Main Street Garden is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

6. Main Street Garden

8.7
1900 Main St (btwn S. Harwood St. & S. St. Paul St.), Dallas, TX
Park · 24 tips and reviews

Noah J.Noah Jeppson: Watch the changing seasonal colors of "SpectraScape" on the garden shelters. White color bands at dusk identify 30 minutes of sunset and the scrolling colors freeze when visitors step in. Read more.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

7. John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

8.6
646 Main St (bt S Market & Record Sts), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 33 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This 30-foot-high monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It's the first memorial by famed architect & Kennedy friend Philip Johnson.

Carpenter Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

8. Carpenter Plaza

2201 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX
Park · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: This park is currently slashed into pieces by a number of roads but will eventually become one contiguous parcel.

Dealey Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

9. Dealey Plaza

8.5
411 Main St (at Houston St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 44 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: On his visit to Dallas on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Suddenly shots were fired, killing JFK. Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots from here.

Thanks-Giving Square is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

10. Thanks-Giving Square

7.3
1627 Pacific Ave (at N. Ervay St.), Dallas, TX
Park · Thanksgiving · 21 tips and reviews

Noah J.Noah Jeppson: Check out the Chapel of Thanksgiving's amazing "Glory Window" designed by Gabriel Loire. It's one of the largest horizontally mounted stained-glass pieces in the world.

11. Klyde Warren Park

9.5
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy (at Harwood St), Dallas, TX
Park · 154 tips and reviews
Old City Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

12. Old City Park

1420 Park Ave, Dallas, TX
Museum · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: aka Dallas Heritage Village, site of the Cedars Food Park.

Pacific Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

13. Pacific Plaza

2000 Pacific Avenue (Olive Street), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 3 tips and reviews

Noah J.Noah Jeppson: Check out the sculpture, "Astral Flower" by artist Jose Luis Sanchez. The plaza once contained a fountain and was dedicated in 1968.

Aston Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

14. Aston Park

Dallas, TX
Park · 1 tip

Noah J.Noah Jeppson: The park is named for James W. Aston, a prominent business man and president of Republic Bank. Check out the medallion at the west entrance to the park. Read more.

Bark Park Central is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

15. Bark Park Central

7.6
2530 Commerce St. (at Good-Latimer Expy.), Dallas, TX
Dog Park · 13 tips and reviews

Pedigree BrandPedigree Brand: Waste receptacles are provided to dispose of your dog’s waste. Open 5 a.m. to midnight every day, except Mondays. A city-owned parking lot is located across Commerce Street.

Julius Schepps Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

16. Julius Schepps Park

Commerce Street, Dallas, TX
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Angela A.Angela Adams: Check out the statue while you're here.

Living Plaza At Dallas City Hall is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

17. Living Plaza At Dallas City Hall

Dallas, TX
Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip
Sammons Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

18. Sammons Park

2403 Flora St (at Fairmount St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · No tips or reviews
Continental Avenue Bridge is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

19. Continental Avenue Bridge

Trinity River, Dallas, TX
Bridge · 8 tips and reviews
Katy Trail is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

20. Katy Trail

9.3
Katy Trail (bt Houston St & Airline Rd), Dallas, TX
Hiking Trail · 93 tips and reviews

Ed L.Ed Liberatori: amazing urban biking/running trail in downtown Dallas. Highlights are through Turtle Creek and uptown - perfect combination of nature and urban environments.

Pike Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

21. Pike Park

2851 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX
Baseball Field · 5 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: This is the heart of the former Little Mexico neighborhood, where the original El Fenix still stands. Built in 1912, the park features a baseball diamond and a gazebo styled after one in Monterrey.

PNC Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

22. PNC Plaza

7.9
2500 Victory Ave (at Olive St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 3 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: Check out the giant sliding screens and watch a live taping of News 8. This is also where people gather on New Year's Eve for the countdown.

Dallas Alley is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

23. Dallas Alley

2019 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX
Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: Once a bustling outdoor drinking mecca, Dallas Alley is now a pedestrian plaza connecting the West End with Victory Park.

Pioneer Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

24. Pioneer Plaza

8.8
530 S Griffin St (bt Ceremonial Dr & Young St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 19 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: Check out the Confederate Memorial, which is the oldest public sculpture in Dallas.

Stone Street Gardens is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

25. Stone Street Gardens

Main St. (btwn Akard St. & Ervay St.), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: One of several pedestrian malls providing a north-south shortcut through the central core.

Annette Strauss Artist Square is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

26. Annette Strauss Artist Square

8.1
2389 Flora St, Dallas, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 4 tips and reviews

Jeff P.Jeff Pappas: The SF Jazz band is awesome... Great place to see a show

Cancer Survivors Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

27. Cancer Survivors Plaza

5.8
Bryan St. (at N. Pearl St.), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 4 tips and reviews

Noah J.Noah Jeppson: Check out the Kugel ball and give it a spin

Ferris Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

28. Ferris Plaza

7.0
S. Houston St. (at Young St.), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: Opened in 1925 as part of George Kessler's master plan for Dallas, Ferris Plaza is a great spot to sit and watch the bright LED display at the Dallas Omni Hotel.

Dallas Heritage Village is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

29. Dallas Heritage Village

8.1
1515 S Harwood St (at Gano St.), Dallas, TX
History Museum · 8 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Check out the Village’s historic schoolhouse and ask the kids to imagine what it would be like going to school there now. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Griggs Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

30. Griggs Park

8.3
2200 Hugo St, Dallas, TX
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Collin G.Collin Gouldin: Play kickball on Tuesday nights.

31. Nano Park

1500 Main St, Dallas, TX
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews

Dallas Hike and Bike TrailsDallas Hike and Bike Trails: The City of Dallas created Nano Park to celebrate PARK(ing) Day 2011. Nano Park and Nano Trail is only open on 9/16/11 from 11am-5pm.More information: http://www.parkingdaydallas.org/

32. Exall Park

8.8
Skiles St (at Live Oak St), Dallas, TX
Park · 13 tips and reviews

FelixFelix: Great place to walk, dog walk, play baseball, and bring kids to play at playground.

Reverchon Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

33. Reverchon Park

8.6
3505 Maple Ave (at Turtle Creek Bl), Dallas, TX
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Kristie A.Kristie Akins: Great park with access to the Katy Trail

Dallas City Hall is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

34. Dallas City Hall

1500 Marilla St (at S. Akard St.), Dallas, TX
City Hall · 14 tips and reviews

Mandy E.Mandy Engleman: If you're renewing your driver's license, make sure you have cash or your checkbook--they don't take credit cards!!

Federal / St Paul Pocket Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

35. Federal / St Paul Pocket Park

Dallas, TX
Park · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: Quite possibly the saddest plaza in all of downtown.

Trinity River Overlook is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

36. Trinity River Overlook

7.0
110 W Commerce St (at N Beckley Av), Dallas, TX
Scenic Lookout · 3 tips and reviews

ILiveInDallas.comILiveInDallas.com: Hang out here around sunset.

WFAA Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

37. WFAA Plaza

701 Wood St. (Market), Dallas, TX
Park · No tips or reviews
Lubben Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

38. Lubben Plaza

444 S Market St (bt Young & Wood Sts), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 2 tips and reviews

David B.David Braswell: Yes the big cone does roll it's way around the sand circle ever so slowly.

Reunion Park is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

39. Reunion Park

8.6
Reunion Blvd. (at Sports St.), Dallas, TX
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Jorge E.Jorge E: Once upon a time it was a nice greenspace between Reunion Arena (demolished) and Reunion Tower.

Browder Street Mall is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

40. Browder Street Mall

Dallas, TX
Plaza · 1 tip
Dallas Pedestrian Network is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

41. Dallas Pedestrian Network

5.7
underground, Dallas, TX
Shopping Mall · 7 tips and reviews

The Lovell GroupThe Lovell Group: Anyone who's worked in downtown Dallas knows and loves the underground walkways! Today we're on our 35th day of triple digits in Dallas, so underground walkways rule!

John Neely Bryan's Cabin is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

42. John Neely Bryan's Cabin

610 Elm St (at N Record St), Dallas, TX
Historic and Protected Site · 3 tips and reviews
Turtle Creek Plaza is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

43. Turtle Creek Plaza

Dallas, TX
Plaza · 1 tip

Jorge E.Jorge E: Gateway to the Trinity Strand Trail.

AT&T is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

44. AT&T

308 S Akard St Ste 100 (at Commerce St.), Dallas, TX
Mobile Phone Store · 27 tips and reviews
Trinity Strand Trail is one of Downtown Dallas Parks & Plazas.

45. Trinity Strand Trail

Dallas, TX
Hiking Trail · 1 tip