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Highland Park, Texas
Lakeside Park (Teddy Bear Park) Picnic Guide
Free entry Solo Date Family
14 landscaped acres along Turtle Creek, home to the granite teddy bear family — a 10-foot bear and three 4-foot cubs in the Teddy Bear Garden — plus a dam-top bridge and creek views.
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At a Glance
| Address | 4601 Lakeside Dr., Highland Park, TX 75205 |
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| Entry | Free Verified Free public town park; no admission listed by the Town of Highland Park. |
| Hours | Dawn to 10 p.m. (Town of Highland Park park hours) Verified |
| Picnic Rules | Highland Park's town code restricts picnicking in part of Lakeside Park (Beverly Dr. to Wycliff Ave.). Check with the Town of Highland Park before you spread a blanket. No restrooms or drinking fountains on site. To verify |
| Pets | Leashed dogs welcome Verified Town code: dogs on a leash in parks; owners remove waste. No pets on playgrounds or tennis courts. |
| Best For | Solo, Date, Family |
| Shade | Plenty of shade |
| Restrooms | No |
| Playground | No |
| Pavilions | No |
| Water Views | Yes |
| Parking | Street parking along Lakeside Dr.; for the bears, park near Lakeside Dr. north of Lexington Ave. or by Willowood St. and cross the footbridge. |
Local tip: The bears are across the wooden footbridge over Exall Lake. Bring bug spray in summer.
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Sources
- Town of Highland Park — Code §1.11.042 (picnicking restricted in part of Lakeside Park) — https://ecode360.com/39245667
- Town of Highland Park — Lakeside Park — https://hptx.org/564/Lakeside-Park
- Town of Highland Park — Public Art (The Teddy Bears by JT Williams) — https://hptx.org/486/Public-Art
- Town of Highland Park — Parks FAQ (hours, dogs) — https://www.hptx.org/FAQ.aspx?QID=164
- D Magazine — The Best Picnic Spots in Dallas ("Teddy Bear Park" nickname) — https://www.dmagazine.com/guides/the-best-picnic-spots-in-dallas/
- Town of Highland Park — Code §2.01.007 (leash in parks) (pets) — https://ecode360.com/39245879
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.