Grab your picnic basket and your blanket, because we're breaking down the 15 best places to have a picnic! We're highlighting The Sound because who doesn’t love easy food options or entertainment to pair with picnicking!
Updated May 2022
THE SOUND
The Sound at Cypress Waters, near Coppell, is a very cool development that features six local dining options all sitting lakeside with epic patio views. We recently picnicked there and visited Ascension Coffee for snacks and drinks to decorate our blanket. Visit on Tuesday or Saturdays for yoga on the lawn or on Thursdays for music on the patio and a Farmer’s Market. There is also other weekly and monthly programming!
OTHER PICNIC OPTIONS
Addison Circle Park
A wide open 7.8-acre green space with water features for the kiddos | Addison
AT&T Discovery District
Check out the food hall & find a spot on the lawn | Downtown
Dallas Arboretum
Take in the beautiful blooms at several prime picnic locations throughout the park | Downtown
Central Square
Enjoy views of Victorian-style homes + the cutest gazebo | Deep Ellum
Flippen Park
Ultimate date night, with a stunning reflecting pool + intimate gazebo | Highland Park
Griggs Park
Snag a spot on the hill to take in downtown views at this 8 acre nature park | State Thomas
Klyde Warren Park
In the heart of downtown with gorgeous views & food trucks | Downtown
Lakeside Park
14 acres of lakeside views along Turtle Creek where you can grab a shaded spot | Highland Park
Pacific
A quieter spot to dine under the shade of the pavilion & enjoy public art | Downtown
Piedmont Ridge Trail
Take a short hike and enjoy beautiful downtown views | Southwest Dallas
Reverchon Park
41 acres to take in nature in the heart of Dallas / Uptown
Turtle Creek Park
Lush greenery, well-manicured lawns, and waterfront views / Oak Lawn
Vitruvian Park
19 acres of green space to dine near the calming creek | Addison
Williams Park
Take your kids here for a day at the playground followed by a picnic | University Park
White Rock
Check out Flag Pole Hill Park or T&P Hill | White Rock