Top Rated Parks to Visit in Garland

"Our family has spent many hours at Klyde Warren Park, whether it's in the fenced-in play areas for kids or playing tag in the huge green space or grabbing delicious food from local food trucks parked along the curb. This unique urban park is literally on top of a freeway, so you may do a double-take when looking at Google Map's directions. It opened in 2012 and is a fun spot to relax and play.COVID-19 Update: The children's park and playground are closed, but the large green space and walking path is open."

"16 km from city center 11 out of 244 places to visit in Dallas. 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's a nice oasis among the skyscrapers in Dallas and the classic white archways offer interesting angles. If you need a bite to eat you'll find loads of food trucks gathered around the green. Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers FWY"

"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"

"Pay tribute to JFK by visiting The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Then head to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and take your presidential picture at the full-sized Oval Office."

"Visit a presidential library to learn more about recent history. Walk through the Nation under Attack exhibit to learn more about 9/11. Then walk through a replica of the Oval Office where kids can take a picture behind the president’s desk."

"Then head to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and take your presidential picture at the full-sized Oval Office. Satisfy your Sporty Side"

"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."

"Interested in seeing a cattle drive but don’t have time to visit the Fort Worth Stockyards?. Head to Pioneer Plaza where there’s a re-creation of a cattle drive done with over 70 bronze statues. Located adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center, families can pose with the statues (some which are placed on hills and crossing a stream) and check out the waterfall and man-made cliffs."

"For a Texas-sized photo op or just a sight of the largest bronze monument on earth, head to Pioneer Plaza. Its showpiece is a collection of 40 bronze larger-than-life longhorns, amassed as if they were on a cattle drive. There is an unmistakable and compelling power to the tableau."

"In the same program, a new 15-acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination has sprouted up by the bridge on the western bank of the Trinity River. Trinity Groves has made a name for its cutting-edge dining, thanks to a Restaurant Concept Icubation Program, allowing entrepreneurs to test drive restaurant concepts to see if they are ready for an expansion. Because of this constant process of trial and error, no two visits will be the same."

"The city welcomes all kinds of appetites as it has grown to have a food scene that leaves many other cities jealous. Trinity Groves offers different options from all over the world, among more classic Texan staples. If your family is a fan of barbecue, they’re sure to enjoy the dishes of great Tex-Mex and steakhouses that are the pride and joy of the city."

"Food, fun, and entrepreneurship come together at this 15-acre hub at the base of west Dallas’ Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The complex was designed as an incubator to nurture and support startups in the worlds of dining, art, entertainment,..."

"Although Flag Pole Hill Park has long been a favorite gathering place for residents of Lake Highlands, Lakewood and other White Rock Lake-adjacent neighborhoods, this is the newest playground on this list. This innovative outdoor area celebrated its grand opening this past September and features all-inclusive equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities. Designed in part by Austin-based manufacturer Kompan, who solicited input from the urban master-planning experts at Gehl, this ADA-compliant playground is also smart."

"A 107-acre park just north of White Rock Lake, this spot is special as it includes an all-inclusive playground courtesy of pro-golfer Jordan Spieth. Dallas’ “first true all-abilities playground,” the space offers opportunities for cognitive development, as well as physical development. The park also includes picnic tables, trails, green space to explore, and the occasional concert."

"Nonetheless, a visit to Highland Park Village offers an exceptional opportunity to take a gander at fine living done with Dallas panache. And if it is upscale shopping that brings you to town, you’ll find that your dollar goes a lot farther at Highland Park than in similar destinations across the US."

"Shopping enthusiasts should leave plenty of time to visit the many stores that Dallas has to offer. As a matter of fact, it has the highest number of shopping centers per capita. Highland is the best place to start your shopping."

"The Reunion Tower lights up with LED lights at night|© VisitDallas / Courtesy of VisitDallas.com. At 561 feet (170 meters) tall, the Reunion Tower is an observation tower with 360-degree views of the city of Dallas. The observation deck level features interactive and digital experiences, including information about Dallas history, the Reunion Tower itself, and more, and there are also numerous telescopes to get a close-up view of the skyline."

"Just like many other places, views of a city from up above are unparalleled. The Reunion Tower, standing at 561 feet, is one of Dallas’ most recognizable landmarks. The giant green sphere at the top of the tower is one of the key components to the city skyline."