Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Armstrong Park Cultural District
Historic sites, amphitheater & play area. 21-acre park featuring a rec center, outdoor theater, sports courts, historic sites & a playground.
100 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Zip lines & other aerial activities. Aerial obstacle courses, including zip lines, designed for all fitness levels on 7 acres.
1800 Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX 75217
White Rock Lake Park
Outdoor recreation area around a lake. Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.
8300 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218
Flag Pole Hill Park
Hilltop picnics & kite-flying by a lake. Public recreation & picnic area high on a hill overlooking a lake, a popular spot for kite-flying.
8015 Doran Cir, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands
Visit this great place for kids and families!
7130 Skillman St #150, Dallas, TX 75231
Trinity River Audubon Center
Birding sanctuary with miles of trails. Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, guided walks & many bird-watching lookouts.
6500 S Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217
Pioneer Plaza
Park with large cowboy & cattle statues. Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.
1428 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202
Kidd Springs Park
Outdoor retreat with a pool & play area. Recreational oasis with a lake, swimming pool, playground & trails through a Japanese-style garden.
1003 Cedar Hill Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
River Legacy Nature Center
Nature center with exhibits & classes. River Legacy Park’s sustainably designed nature center offers exhibits, trails & education programs.
703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
Richard Greene Linear Park
Green space with a hiking trail & lake. A 41-acre green space with a lake, picnic area & trail for hiking & biking plus stone sculptures.
1601 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
Dallas Zoo
2,000 animals throughout 106 acres. Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.
650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203, United States
Bolder Adventure Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2324 W Warrior Trl, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Knapp Heritage Park
Cultural site depicting pioneer life. Heritage site with a pioneer-era schoolhouse, cabins & general store, plus festivals & events.
201 W Front St, Arlington, TX 76011
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Train rides on 1920s-era coaches. Historic rail line for family-friendly rides on 1920s coaches, with seasonally themed excursions.
707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States
The Dallas World Aquarium
Exotic animals in replica habitats. Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.
1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
Spellman Museum of Forney History
Visit this great place for kids and families!
200 S Bois D Arc St, Forney, TX 75126, United States
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Lakeside botanical garden & event venue. 66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
Klyde Warren Park
Urban park with frequent special events. Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Trammell Crow Park
Waterfront park with city views & trails. Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.
3700 Sylvan Ave, Dallas, TX 75207, United States
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Exhibits at JFK assassination site. Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency & assassination at site of the sniper's nest.
411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
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