Recreation in Dallas and the Metroplex
There's plenty to do in Dallas and the surrounding area. Check here for recreational activities both indoors and out, including area lakes, waterparks, zoos, gardens, and wine tastings and tours.
Heritage Senior Center in Irving
The Heritage Senior Center in Irving provides recreational activities, hot meals, and informative classes for senior citizens.
The Heritage Senior Center in Irving provides recreational activities, hot meals, and informative classes for senior citizens.
Hike and Bike Trails in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
The Dallas area has excellent weather for outdoor activities. Here is a collection of hike and bike trails in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Remember your sunscreen and hat and some comfortable shoes and get outdoors.
The Dallas area has excellent weather for outdoor activities. Here is a collection of hike and bike trails in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Remember your sunscreen and hat and some comfortable shoes and get outdoors.
Waterparks
Summer is hot around here and waterparks are a great way to cool off. These parks open in mid-May to the end of May and stay open until August or early September. All the waterparks have lockers for rent, food and drinks for sale (and cooler restrictions), and picnic tables. Check their web sites for promotional offers and special group and party packages.
Summer is hot around here and waterparks are a great way to cool off. These parks open in mid-May to the end of May and stay open until August or early September. All the waterparks have lockers for rent, food and drinks for sale (and cooler restrictions), and picnic tables. Check their web sites for promotional offers and special group and party packages.
Oval Rose Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
The oval rose garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is a great place to view roses that grow well in this area and get an idea of what will look good in your landscape. All roses in this garden can be sniffed while your feet are firmly planted on the paved path. The garden consists of several planting beds arranged in three concentric ovals. The raised beds contain rich, fluffy soil and are…
The oval rose garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is a great place to view roses that grow well in this area and get an idea of what will look good in your landscape. All roses in this garden can be sniffed while your feet are firmly planted on the paved path. The garden consists of several planting beds arranged in three concentric ovals. The raised beds contain rich, fluffy soil and are…
Dog Parks in the Dallas Area
If you're looking for a place to exercise your dog, several cities have started building dog parks. Most of these dog parks have plenty of room for dogs to run, catch frisbees, socialize with other dogs, and rest. Some even provide the toys. Most have water fountains, but bring your own water and dish, just in case.
If you're looking for a place to exercise your dog, several cities have started building dog parks. Most of these dog parks have plenty of room for dogs to run, catch frisbees, socialize with other dogs, and rest. Some even provide the toys. Most have water fountains, but bring your own water and dish, just in case.
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park features themed gardens with native and adapted plants. The caretakers pride themselves on their organic gardening methods with low water use and environmentally friendly practices.
The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park features themed gardens with native and adapted plants. The caretakers pride themselves on their organic gardening methods with low water use and environmentally friendly practices.
Spring at the Fort Worth Nature Center
A walk through the Fort Worth Nature Center gave me several ideas for plantings in my own yard. Native wildflowers abound and I know they can stand the tough Texas summers because nobody waters them at the Nature Center. Some butterflies and dragonflies decorated the flowers and made them look even prettier.
A walk through the Fort Worth Nature Center gave me several ideas for plantings in my own yard. Native wildflowers abound and I know they can stand the tough Texas summers because nobody waters them at the Nature Center. Some butterflies and dragonflies decorated the flowers and made them look even prettier.
Astronomy Clubs in the Metroplex
The Dallas area contains a plethora of astronomy clubs, many with around one hundred members, so it's clearly a popular hobby. Here are just a few of the local astronomy clubs.
The Dallas area contains a plethora of astronomy clubs, many with around one hundred members, so it's clearly a popular hobby. Here are just a few of the local astronomy clubs.
Community Recreation Centers in the Metroplex
Getting fit doesn't need to be expensive. These city-owned recreation centers have a variety of classes and facilities ranging from aerobics, basketball, and martial arts classes to free weights and the latest Nautilus equipment. Some even have swimming pools and indoor tracks.
Getting fit doesn't need to be expensive. These city-owned recreation centers have a variety of classes and facilities ranging from aerobics, basketball, and martial arts classes to free weights and the latest Nautilus equipment. Some even have swimming pools and indoor tracks.
Fort Worth Nature Center
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is 3600 acres of what the Dallas Fort Worth area used to look like.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is 3600 acres of what the Dallas Fort Worth area used to look like.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium houses a wide variety of exotic and endangered species.
The Dallas World Aquarium houses a wide variety of exotic and endangered species.
Haunted Houses of the Dallas Fort Worth area
The Dallas area has some of the nation's largest haunted houses, including one that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2006.
The Dallas area has some of the nation's largest haunted houses, including one that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2006.
Dyno-Rock Indoor Climbing Gym
Located in Arlington at 608 East Front Street (near the intersection of Collins Street and Division Street), the indoor rock climbing gym has 25' walls for all skill levels, boulders, and air-conditioning. Bring a partner or use one of their auto-belayers.
Located in Arlington at 608 East Front Street (near the intersection of Collins Street and Division Street), the indoor rock climbing gym has 25' walls for all skill levels, boulders, and air-conditioning. Bring a partner or use one of their auto-belayers.
Malibu Speed Zone
Find racing, golf, and video games at Malibu Speed Zone, located at 11130 Malibu Drive in Dallas (near the intersection of I-30 and Walnut Hill).
Find racing, golf, and video games at Malibu Speed Zone, located at 11130 Malibu Drive in Dallas (near the intersection of I-30 and Walnut Hill).
NRH2O
This waterpark in the city of North Richland Hills has body slides, innertube slides, a wave pool, an endless river, and special water fun for kids less than 48" tall. A great way to stay cool in the summer.
This waterpark in the city of North Richland Hills has body slides, innertube slides, a wave pool, an endless river, and special water fun for kids less than 48" tall. A great way to stay cool in the summer.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. in the Fort Worth Cultural District (near the intersection of I-30 and University), these gardens cover 109 acres and showcases 21 display gardens of both native and non-native plants. The romantic Rose Garden is a popular wedding spot.
Located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. in the Fort Worth Cultural District (near the intersection of I-30 and University), these gardens cover 109 acres and showcases 21 display gardens of both native and non-native plants. The romantic Rose Garden is a popular wedding spot.
Hurricane Harbor
Twenty-one rides make this waterpark the place to go on hot summer days. Opens 26 May 2007. Located near the intersection of I-30 and Highway 360. It's easily visible from I-30.
Twenty-one rides make this waterpark the place to go on hot summer days. Opens 26 May 2007. Located near the intersection of I-30 and Highway 360. It's easily visible from I-30.