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White Rock Lake Park

Dallas, TX 75218
972-622-7283
As featured in 3 days in Dallas and 1 other guide
Ranked #16 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Parks
Activities: Running, People-watching
Fee: No
Description: Surrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
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Dallas, Texas
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

What can I say, I got engaged there! Beautiful place for the whole family, and a great place for couples :D More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is one of them. It's a great place just to hang out and relax, or pop on some running shoes and never get tired of the scenery. More

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Flower Mound, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is the place to go to bike or walk or run around the lake and if you enjoy sailing, it's awesome. Beautiful lake!! More

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See 3 more reviews by Susan G for Dallas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

They should just take off the "park" from the name. Concrete everywhere, no real scenery, and no hiking trails. Basically a place to bike in the city, but Turtle Creek and the Katy Trail or sooo much better. More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I love this lake. Located in east Dallas, nearby the arboretum it offers stunning views of the skyline. Watch out for bikers, though. More

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Dallas, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A little bit of country in the middle of town. If you go at night look for the lady of the lake. More

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See 4 more reviews by Crickett1996 for Dallas
Omaha, Nebraska
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Nice lake, walking trails, interesting houses, convenient location, More

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Dallas, Texas
Top Contributor
82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Attended an outdoor wedding at the Arboretum which overlooks the lake. The sailboats made for an idyllic background. Great walking and cycling paths in this park. More

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Dallas, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Many people may not that this oasis on the East side of Dallas exists. It's really a nice retreat especially considering how close it is to some very busy areas. We went kayaking on the North end of the lake, put in and paddled out opposite the Marina, which is about a third of the way down the Lake. There... More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

It's a beautiful spot for a bike ride on a sunny day! More

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