About Dallas Parks
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department maintains more than 21,000 park acres including 17 lakes with 4,400 surface acres of water at 17 park sites, 17,196 acres of greenbelt / park land, and 61.60 miles of jogging and bike trails at 24 locations. The Department provides leisure, recreational and cultural activities at:- 406 neighborhood, community and regional parks
- 258 tennis courts
- 221 play sets
- 146 soccer fields
- 88 softball diamonds
- 11 football fields
- 31 baseball diamonds
- 112 pavilions
- 38 neighborhood and 22 community swimming pools
- 15 sandlots
- 47 recreation centers
- 6 "18-hole" golf courses
- 3 golf course driving ranges
- 5 tennis centers
