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Bushmills Neighborhood Green Picnic Guide
Free entry Solo Date
A new 5.4-acre Lake Highlands greenspace along the Jackson Branch of White Rock Creek, built around a restored pond, with a walking trail, benches, a picnic area, native plantings and a wildlife overlook.
Heads up: Opens with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 (3–6 p.m.). It's the first park finished under the Dallas Greening Initiative.
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At a Glance
| Address | 10600 Black Walnut Dr., Dallas, TX 75243 |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free To verify Believed free (public neighborhood greenspace); no fee listed. To verify. |
| Hours | To verify To verify |
| Picnic Rules | Trust for Public Land lists picnic areas, benches, trails and lighting. Restrooms, tables and grills aren't listed — to verify. Dallas code bans alcohol in parks without a permit. To verify |
| Pets | Leashed dogs welcome Verified Dallas park rule: dogs must be on a leash. |
| Best For | Solo, Date |
| Shade | Limited shade |
| Restrooms | Not confirmed |
| Playground | Not confirmed |
| Pavilions | Not confirmed |
| Water Views | Yes |
| Parking | No parking lot is listed — it's a neighborhood green, so plan on street parking or walking in. To verify. |
Local tip: Bring binoculars: neighbors asked for a quiet spot to watch the pond's turtles, ducks and birds.
More Picnic Spots in Dallas
- White Rock Lake Park
- Klyde Warren Park
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Bachman Lake Park
- Turtle Creek Park
- Reverchon Park
- Kidd Springs Park & Japanese Garden
- Lake Cliff Park
- Cedar Ridge Preserve
- Flag Pole Hill Park
- Griggs Park
- Pacific Plaza
- Harwood Park
- Main Street Garden
- Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park
- Nasher Sculpture Center garden
Sources
- Trust for Public Land — Bushmills Neighborhood Green groundbreaking (features) — https://www.tpl.org/media-room/trust-for-public-land-breaks-ground-on-bushmills-neighborhood-green
- Trust for Public Land — Bushmills project page & Nov 5 ribbon-cutting — https://tpltx.mysocialpinpoint.com/dgi-bushmills-black-walnut
- Hoodline — Bushmills Neighborhood Green opens (Oct 31, 2026) — https://hoodline.com/2026/10/dumping-ground-turned-dallas-park-opens-in-lake-highlands-after-6-year-push/
- City of Dallas — City Code ch. 32 (§32-11.3 alcohol) — https://www.dallasparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/743/Dallas-City-Code---Chapter-32
Entry status not yet confirmed on an official site — to verify. Amenity, shade and parking details are a general guide. Prices and rules change; always confirm with the park before you go.