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Dallas, Texas
Kidd Springs Park & Japanese Garden Picnic Guide
Free entry Solo Date Family
A spring-fed pond in North Oak Cliff with a restored 1971 Japanese garden — stone paths, koi ponds, Edo-period antiquities and a 10-foot granite lantern.
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At a Glance
| Address | 700 W. Canty St., Dallas, TX 75208 |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free Verified Free; the Japanese Garden is free and open to the public. |
| Hours | Daily, 5 a.m.–11 p.m. (City of Dallas park hours, to verify) To verify |
| Picnic Rules | Picnic areas and tables are listed by Dallas Parks. Verified |
| Pets | Leashed dogs welcome Verified Dallas park rule: dogs must be on a leash. |
| Best For | Solo, Date, Family |
| Shade | Plenty of shade |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Pavilions | Yes |
| Water Views | Yes |
| Parking | Lot on W. Canty St. just past the aquatic center leads to the garden. |
Local tip: Picnic by the pond, then stroll the Japanese garden; Bishop Arts is minutes away for pastries.
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
- 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
- Dallas Parks — Kidd Springs Park facility listing — https://www.dallasparks.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Kidd-Springs-551
- Advocate Oak Cliff — Japanese Garden reopens (free) — https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2023/06/japanese-garden-open-restoration/
- 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.