City Park City park with historic buildings in Dallas, TX
City Park is a city park at 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75215. Hours: Every day, 7 am to 7 pm. Call (972) 482-3055.
Dallas's first city park, established in 1876 and long known as Old City Park and Dallas Heritage Village. The grounds are open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. The Visitor Center and historic buildings are closed on Mondays. Parking is free.
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When is City Park in Dallas open?
The park grounds and trails are open every day from 7 am to 7 pm. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. It is closed on Mondays.
Is City Park the same place as Old City Park and Dallas Heritage Village?
Yes. The City of Dallas calls it City Park and says it was known for years as "Old City Park" and "Dallas Heritage Village". It is a 22.1-acre special-use park, established in 1876 as the city's first park.
Where is City Park, and where do I park?
The park's address is 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75215. Parking is free. The Visitor Center's direct address is 1717 Gano Street, Dallas, Texas 75215.
Which historic buildings can I go into?
The Alamo Saloon, Blum Bro. General Store, Citizen's Bank, Pilot Grove Church, Renner School and Train Depot. They are open Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, unless reserved or undergoing scheduled maintenance. The buildings are closed on Mondays.
Are there tours of City Park?
Yes. A free Public Historical Tour of the historic buildings runs daily from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Groups of 10 or more need a private tour. Private Historical Tours last an hour and cost $5 per person (all ages). They are booked by email at citypark@dallas.gov.
Can a school group book a field trip?
Yes. Historical field trips for school and homeschool groups are offered on Thursdays and Fridays. The tour fee is $10 per participant, availability is limited, and requests go through an inquiry form on the park's field trips page.
Can I rent a space at City Park for an event?
Yes. The reservations page lists Browder Springs Hall, Chautauqua Pavilion, the Law Office (Parlor), Main Street, Pilot Grove Church, Renner School House, Van Cleave Bandstand, the Village Green, the Fountain and the Saloon. Listed rates run from $300 to $5000. Additional fees for special permits and security needs may apply.
What is there at City Park besides the buildings?
The park lists garden areas, picnic areas, shaded areas, shaded and paved walking paths, benches and water fountains. Its historic buildings and furnishings date back to 1840.
Does City Park have classes and programs?
Yes. The fall and winter list includes Leather Working 101, Nature Photography 101 and Archery 101: Recurve at $15 each, Time Traveler Tuesdays at $2 per registrant, and a free Birding 101 on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 10 am. Registration is online.
Are there dog events at City Park?
Yes. Waggin' Wednesdays is a free weekly dog walk social from 5 pm to 7 pm. Pop-Up Dog Parks are listed for every 4th Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Who do I call about City Park?
The park's phone is 972-482-3055 and its email is CityPark@dallas.gov.
Tours, programs and rentals
- ParkingFree
- Public Historical TourDaily, 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Groups of 10 or more need a private tourFree
- Private Historical TourPer person, all ages. One hour. Booked by email$5
- Field tripPer participant. Thursdays and Fridays$10
- Time Traveler TuesdaysPer registrant. 10 am to 12 pm$2
- Law Office (Parlor) rental10-hour rental. Capacity 30$300
- Pilot Grove Church rental5-hour or 10-hour rental. Capacity 100$1000
- Chautauqua Pavilion rentalCapacity 250. $5000 for 10 hours on weekends and holidaysFrom $3000
The hours shown are for the park grounds and trails. Additional fees for special permits and security needs may apply to reservations.
