City Park

City Park, known fondly for years as "Old City Park" and "Dallas Heritage Village," is a 22.1-acre special-use park that has a long and rich connection with Dallas's history as the first city park, established in 1876. As Dallas’s first and oldest park, the green space maintains a collection of historic buildings and furnishings that date back to 1840.

We are seeking interpreters to help park visitors understand the history of the site and the significance of the buildings to the North Texas area by providing guided tours and school field trips. Interested parties are encouraged to email citypark@dallas.gov

Hours of Operation

Park Grounds & Trails

  • Sundays through Saturdays: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Visitor Center

  • Sundays and Mondays: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Park Features

  • Garden Areas
  • Free Parking
  • Picnic Areas
  • Reservation Facilities
  • Shaded Areas
  • Shaded and paved walking paths
  • Historic buildings from 1840
  • Benches and water fountains

Historic Buildings

The following park buildings will be open Sun  & Mon 12pm to 5pm and Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm unless reserved or undergoing scheduled maintenance.