Before Word Gets Out, Visit Texas' Newest Urban Park
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 03, 2023
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Urban parks in Texas are so cool because they allow us to commune with nature without straying too far from the city, and that’s exactly what Harwood Park is striving for. Dallas’ newest park, this four-acre oasis opened on September 23, 2023, and features an open-air pavilion, a rain garden, plenty of seating, and tons of green space. I can’t wait to come relax here.
Opened on September 23, 2023, Harwood Park is the last of four urban parks built by Parks for Downtown Dallas in partnership with the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.
What once consisted of abandoned buildings and surface parking lots is now a beautiful, four-acre oasis with a variety of features that appeal to all ages.
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Kids are sure to love the massive playground and interactive splash pad...
Another exciting element of Harwood Park is the pedestrian promenade and rain garden. Walk along a paved path and admire intentionally-selected plants that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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