Known as the heart and soul of Cowtown, the Stockyards National Historic District includes dining, shopping, historic landmarks, and is often the site for family-oriented events throughout the year.
Contact number: (817) 625-9715
Location: 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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With over 5,400 square feet of frequently changed wooden pathways, designed to resemble the cattlepens of the old west, the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze is a challenging outing, deep in the heart of the historic Stockyards. Maze participants can race against the clock or each other. Qualify with a fast time and a prize might be in the offing! A second story observation deck provides pre-race viewing and an opportunity to plan a strategy. Non-maze runners can visit this vantage point to run the family video camera. Parties: Birthday parties can be held at the maze, with options that range from having your group running the maze just once to a full package that includes an unlimited number of trips through the maze for 45 minutes. The birthday child receives a “Get Lost” T-shirt, and there are goody bag prizes for all party attendees.
Contact number: (817) 624-6666
Location: 145 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106
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YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is made up of three campsites – one for boys ages 7-12, one for girls ages 7-12, and a coed camp for teens ages 13-16. All three camps offer water skiing, sailing, and horse riding, among other activities.
Contact number: (214) 319-9944
Location: 9409 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
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Bahama Beach Waterpark features a lazy river, a splash playground, water slides, and a party area for birthdays or other large gatherings. Season passes are also available.
Contact number: (214) 671-0820
Location: 1895 Campfire Circle, Dallas, TX 75232
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Pleasant Oaks Park features a rec center, playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, and playing fields. An outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer; call 214.670.0941 for specific dates and hours.
Contact number: (214) 670-0945
Location: 8701 Greenmound Avenue, Dallas, TX 75227
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The park has an amphitheater.
Contact number: (214) 670-1383
Location: 6200 East Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75223
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Reverchon Park features a rec center that hosts a variety of fitness classes.
Contact number: (214) 670-7721
Location: 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
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Exall Park and Recreation Center features a playground, a variety of sports and fitness programs for kids and families, summer camps, and more.
Contact number: (214) 670-7812
Location: 1355 Adair Street, Dallas, TX 75204
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The Farmers Branch Historical Park is located on 22 acres and traces the heritage of the city from the 1840s to the 1940s.
Contact number: (972) 406-0184
Location: 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Dallas, TX 75234
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Several streets wind through and around Fair Park, which is home to the annual State Fair of Texas, the Dallas Aquarium, The Music Hall, the African American Museum, the Cotton Bowl football stadium, Texas Discovery Gardens, and other attractions.
Location: 1300 Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210
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