Whether you’re planning a date, hanging with friends, or switching up your usual weekend, we’ve rounded up some of the best picnic spots around Dallas to soak up the good weather!
Updated April 2025
LAURA W. BUSH NATIVE TEXAS PARK
Tucked behind The Bush Center is a peaceful 15-acre escape that’s open daily from sunrise to sunset. Find a wide variety of native Texas plants, scenic walking trails, water features, and even honeybee boxes throughout the park. For a spacious, grassy area, head to the Great Lawn! It’s perfect for a picnic with friends, family, or your pup!!
Plus, there are a bunch of seating areas, charming bridges, and pet-friendly paths, making it an ideal spot for a laid-back stroll before or after your picnic!
SMU | Directions
MORE PICNIC SPOTS
Caruth Park
This 50-year-old park with a pretty creek running through it features a playground, soccer fields, and a fishing pond!
University Park | Directions
Carpenter Park
This park is the largest in Downtown Dallas, with a splash pad, dog park, and fountains. It also boasts an interactive fountain, public art installations, and shaded walking trails.
Downtown | Directions
Cole Park
This beloved community space is equipped with picnic tables, a playground, and courts for basketball, tennis, and pickleball!
Oak Lawn | Directions
Connor Park
This spot offers a clean and quiet environment, nestled along Turtle Creek, perfect for a low-key picnic!
Highland Park | Directions
Davis Park
This relaxing green space situated along a creek is perfect for family picnics – it’s also home to the Highland Park Swimming Pool, a children's playground, and a tennis court!
Highland Park | Directions
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
This picturesque garden features massive grounds with thousands of flowers overlooking the lake. Tickets for admission are required.
White Rock Lake | Directions
Flagpole Hill Park
This 107-acre park includes a playground, covered pavilion, picnic tables, and trails!
White Rock | Directions
Griggs Park
Find stunning skyline views along with walking trails, playgrounds, and monthly movie nights. It’s super dog-friendly, with plenty of space for them to play and explore!
Uptown | Directions
Harwood Park
Nestled on four acres, this family-friendly spot offers a super cool mammoth playground, sports courts, dog parks, an interactive water feature, and a pavilion.
Downtown | Directions
Kiest Park
This 263-acre park is equipped with picnic tables, garden areas, sports courts, and a playground!
Oak Cliff | Directions
Klyde Warren Park
An iconic Dallas spot, Klyde Warren features a lawn, water features, food trucks, and restaurants! Plus, check out the famous Nancy Best Fountain, along with a children's play area and a dog park for your furry friends.
Downtown | Directions
Lake Cliff Park
This historic park offers great views of the Dallas skyline and a lake, with plenty of green space, plus a baseball field, tennis courts, and picnic tables.
Bishop Arts | Directions
Lakeside Park
Explore 14 acres of trails and views of the Turtle Creek Dam and whimsical Teddy Bear statues before your picnic!
Highland Park | Directions
Main Street Garden
Find this lawn in the heart of the city, surrounded by Dallas’ tallest buildings! The urban oasis features Wi-Fi, a toddler play area, a dog run, fountains, and public art installations.
Downtown | Directions
Reverchon Park
This spacious park tucked away near the highway features sports courts and fields, trails, picnic tables, and a pavilion.
Turtle Creek | Directions
Turtle Creek Park
Over 100 years old, Turtle Creek Park is a serene 14-acre park with benches, a pavilion, and fountains right along the creek. Stroll the trails and keep an eye out for turtles in the creek, of course!
Turtle Creek | Directions
White Rock Lake Park
Explore a vast 1,015-acre park that offers lake views, boating, trails, and bird watching opportunities. It's a popular spot for running, hiking, fishing, and picnicking, with a 9.33-mile trail!
Northeast Dallas | Directions
