Turtle Creek Park City park in Dallas
Turtle Creek Park is a city park at 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219. Hours: Every day, 5 am to 11 pm. Call (214) 521-2003.
A City of Dallas park at Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lemmon Avenue, open daily from 5 am to 11 pm. It has gardens, a pavilion, playing courts, Arlington Hall and a ramp to the Katy Trail. Dogs must stay on leash.
Open now until 11 pm- Open daily, 5 am to 11 pm
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Hours
Open now until 11 pm- Every day
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Good to know
When is Turtle Creek Park open?
Daily from 5 am to 11 pm. The Turtle Creek Conservancy says these hours follow the City of Dallas parks ordinance.
Where is Turtle Creek Park?
At 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219, at the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lemmon Avenue. The Conservancy describes it as the spot where the Turtle Creek Corridor, Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods come together.
Can I bring my dog to Turtle Creek Park?
Yes, on a leash. The Conservancy states that dogs must remain on leash. The City of Dallas facility page lists a pet waste station in the park.
Can I get to the Katy Trail from Turtle Creek Park?
Yes. A ramp in the east parcel of the park links it to the Katy Trail at Snyder's Union. It was paid for by a gift from the Snyder Family Foundation and City of Dallas bond funds.
What is there to see in the park?
The Conservancy's park guide lists the Allman Pavilion, the Amy and Bobby Goff Formal Garden, Hastings Garden, the Judy Goff Pittman Flower Garden, a WPA picnic table, the Hibiscus Fountain, a sculpture called "The Leaf" by Harold Fooshee Clayton, and ginkgo trees on each side of the creek.
Are there courts at Turtle Creek Park?
Yes. The playing courts in the east parcel were first built in the 1930s. There is now one roque court, two multipurpose courts, a putting green and shuffleboard.
Who do I call about renting space in the park?
Call the Turtle Creek Conservancy at 214-521-2003. The Conservancy lists that number as the one for park rentals. Its contact page also has a message form.
How do I book Arlington Hall?
Through the Arlington Hall website, arlingtonhallatturtlecreekpark.com, which has a virtual tour and a contact page for the catering and events team. The hall stands in the park and opened in 1939 as a field house.
Is Turtle Creek Park the same place as Lee Park?
Yes. The park was renamed Robert E. Lee Park in 1936. In 2017 the Dallas City Council voted to remove the statue of Lee and the park took the temporary name Oak Lawn Park. On April 4, 2019 the Dallas Park Board made Turtle Creek Park the official name.
Who takes care of Turtle Creek Park?
It is a public park of the City of Dallas, which bought it in 1909. The Turtle Creek Conservancy is its friends group. Neighbors and five community organizations formed it in the 1990s as the Lee Park and Arlington Hall Conservancy.
What wildlife lives in the park?
The Conservancy names raccoons, possums, egrets, turtles and a variety of birds in the south parcel, an area of almost 5 acres with woods and a chalk bluff that was added to the park in 2014.
Is there parking at Turtle Creek Park?
The City of Dallas facility page lists parking among the park's features. Neither the city nor the Conservancy states the number of spaces or a fee. The Conservancy mentions valet parking at Arlington Hall.
Rentals
- Park rentalsThrough the Turtle Creek Conservancy, 214-521-2003By request
- Arlington Hall eventsThrough the Arlington Hall website and its catering and events teamBy request
The official pages publish no rental prices. The Conservancy handles park rentals. Arlington Hall has its own rentals and catering contact.
