Visiting City Park: Hours, parking and the historic buildings.
Written by OnMap.meAbout City ParkUnofficialPublished 2 min read
Short answer
The grounds are open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. The Visitor Center and the open historic buildings keep shorter hours and are closed on Mondays. Parking is free, and the Visitor Center is at 1717 Gano Street.
In detail
The grounds, the Visitor Center and the buildings keep different hours. Here is how to time a visit.
Pick the day.
The grounds and trails are open every day from 7 am to 7 pm. To go inside buildings, avoid Mondays, when the Visitor Center and the historic buildings are closed.
Park for free.
The park lists free parking. The Visitor Center's direct address is 1717 Gano Street, Dallas, Texas 75215. The park's own address is 1515 S. Harwood St.
Start at the Visitor Center.
It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
See the open buildings.
The Alamo Saloon, Blum Bro. General Store, Citizen's Bank, Pilot Grove Church, Renner School and Train Depot are open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm, unless reserved or under scheduled maintenance.
Walk the grounds.
The park has shaded and paved walking paths, garden areas, picnic areas, benches and water fountains.
Tip. The free Public Historical Tour is listed daily from 12 pm to 1:30 pm.
Call the park if
- You want to know if a building is reserved or under maintenance that day
- You are bringing a group of 10 or more
