White Rock Lake Park
White Rock Lake Park
Next time you're in the Dallas area, make a stop by White Rock Lake Park. It's a great place to spend a day. The shoreline is just under 10-miles and boating is allowed, just keep those powerboats to under 10.5-horsepower.
This area was established as a park in 1929 and has 6 playgrounds and 11-miles of trails that circle White Rock Lake. There are a good number of historic buildings around the trails that circle the lake and you're welcome to explore most of them inside and out.
Three historic of the park buildings (Winfrey Point, Dreyfuss Club, and Big Thicket) are available for special events in case you'd like to host a party or bridal reception.
White Rock Lake has the distinction of being Dallas' first dog park, when one was opened in 2001, so if you like to travel with your furry friends, never fear- they are welcome in White Rock Lake Park too.
There is a huge amount of wildlife you can see when you walk the trails of White Rock Lake, it is not uncommon to run across any one of 33 types of mammals, including squirrels, rabbits, skunks, raccoons, possums, bobcats, red foxes, and minks. There are also 54 varieties of reptiles, including rattlesnakes, turtles, lizards, and horned toads. Amphibians number in the 20 different kinds range and you can see salamanders, toads and frogs on a regular basis. Over 200 species of birds call this area home as well.
Fishing is allowed at White Rock Lake and you're apt to catch any one of 19 kinds of fish. Bass, crappie, and catfish are among the most common types of fish caught.
Be sure and put White Rock Lake down as a place to see on your next visit to Dallas and get ready for a great afternoon outdoors!
