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Dallas, Texas
Harwood Park Picnic Guide
Free entry Solo Family
A newer downtown park with a great lawn, a rain garden, splash fountains and two 18-foot steel mammoth play structures.
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At a Glance
| Address | 408 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free Verified Free downtown park. |
| Hours | Daily, 6 a.m.–11 p.m. (to verify) To verify |
| Picnic Rules | Half-acre great lawn and shaded promenade; restrooms on site (seasonal availability to verify). Verified |
| Pets | Leashed pets welcome (dog park on site) Verified Two fenced dog parks on site; leash elsewhere in the park. |
| Best For | Solo, Family |
| Shade | Some shade |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Pavilions | No |
| Water Views | No |
| Parking | Street and garage parking near the Dallas Farmers Market. |
Local tip: Pick up picnic food at the Dallas Farmers Market a block away.
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
- Main Street Garden
- Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park
- Nasher Sculpture Center garden
Sources
- Dallas Parks — Harwood Park — https://www.dallasparks.org/632/Harwood-Park
- Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy — Harwood Park — https://downtowndallasparks.org/harwood-park/
- D Magazine — The Best Picnic Spots in Dallas — https://www.dmagazine.com/guides/the-best-picnic-spots-in-dallas/
- City of Dallas — City Code §32-6 (dogs in parks must be leashed) (pets) — https://www.dallasparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/743/Dallas-City-Code---Chapter-32
Entry status checked against the official site on Oct 20, 2026. Amenity, shade and parking details are a general guide. Prices and rules change; always confirm with the park before you go.