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Together, Turtle Creek Conservancy and its supporters care for Turtle Creek Park through the seasons.

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We tend and maintain the park’s grounds and Arlington Hall.

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We protect this natural, historic treasure in the heart of the city.

About Us

Together, Turtle Creek Conservancy and its supporters care for Turtle Creek Park through the seasons.

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Connect

We bring together people who share a love of Turtle Creek Park.

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Care

We tend and maintain the park’s grounds and Arlington Hall.

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Conserve

We protect this natural, historic treasure in the heart of the city.

Latest News

By: Adrian Lovett

1 Mar: We are hiring!
Position: Membership and Development Director The Organization: The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a management contract with the City of Dallas to care for Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall. Our Mission: The Turtle Creek…
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By: Adrian Lovett

14 Feb: Let Love Bloom in Turtle Creek Park
This Valentine’s Day, let love bloom in Turtle Creek Park by donating petunias in honor or memory of someone dear.
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By: Adrian Lovett

1 Sep: Fall for Turtle Creek Park
As we approach the end of the summer, it is time to look forward to cooler weather and being outdoors in nature. We are working hard on fall park improvements and partnering with the City of Dallas to raise specific…
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By: Adrian Lovett

1 Aug: Exciting Annoucement!
As of August 1st, Yellow Rose Landscape Services will be the new private landscape company caring for Turtle Creek Park!
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By: Adrian Lovett

25 Jun: Hibiscus Fountain Down for Repairs
The beloved Hibiscus Fountain is down for repairs.
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By: Adrian Lovett

18 Jun: Celebrate Your Dad!
In Honor of Father's Day, individuals made donations in honor or in memory of the Father in their life. All donations go toward the Kids Fishing Derby event, a fun and interactive morning for Dallas Children at Turtle Creek Park.
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By: Adrian Lovett

8 Jan: New Year, New Leadership
New Year, New Leadership!
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By: Adrian Lovett

23 Nov: Thankful for Dallas Park & Recreation
We are so thankful for the partnership with Park and Recreation and their help in keeping Turtle Creek Park beautiful for all! 
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By: Adrian Lovett

10 Nov: Celebrating our Benefactor’s
Benefactor Members of our Patron's Circle enjoyed an evening at beautiful Arlington Hall to celebrate their support of the Turtle Creek Conservancy.
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By: Adrian Lovett

4 Nov: Live Music in Turtle Creek Park
Dallas Symphony Orchestra brought The Concert Truck to Turtle Creek Park this fall.
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By: Adrian Lovett

20 Oct: A Toast to Judy Goff Pittman
A beautiful October evening was the perfect setting for a champagne toast to our supporters – and beautiful Turtle Creek Park! 
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By: Adrian Lovett

15 Sep: Patron’s Circle Wine & Cheese Reception
A beautiful September evening was the perfect setting for our Wine & Cheese Reception to thank our supporters for their generous support. The Turtle Creek Conservancy invited our supporters of the Patron's Circle level to gather on the Magnolia Terrace…
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By: Adrian Lovett

18 May: Parks and Mental Health
Many of you have shared how Turtle Creek Park has made an impact on your life and mental health over the last year. Studies have shown that having access to green space can help fight against depression, stress, and anxiety. Regular contact with nature is an aid for good mental health.
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By: Adrian Lovett

14 May: Conservancy Clean Up Crew in Action
The relentless rain left large amounts of trash and debris along Turtle Creek. The Conservancy Clean Up Crew pitched right in and was hard at work picking up the mess along the creek and throughout Turtle Creek Park.
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By: Adrian Lovett

18 Feb: Let It Snow
Over the past few days we've seen snowmen being built, sledding, walks in Turtle Creek Park and even joggers! We hope you are staying safe and warm.
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By: Adrian Lovett

13 Jan: Irrigation Upgrades
The City of Dallas Park & Recreation Department has been hard at work making changes to Turtle Creek Park's irrigation system on The Green and Great Lawn. The old sprinkler system is being upgraded from battery-operated to electric. In the…
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By: Adrian Lovett

15 Dec: Special Tax Deduction This Year!
A special new provision will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities (like the Turtle Creek Conservancy!) this year.
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By: morgan

30 Oct: A Toast to the Park
A beautiful October evening was the perfect setting for a champagne toast to our supporters – and beautiful Turtle Creek Park!  The Conservancy invited our supporters at the Philanthropist level and above to gather on the Arlington Park verandah to…
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By: morgan

17 Oct: Host your socially distanced event at Arlington Hall
Are you looking for a large space to safely host meetings, lunches, and dinners? Arlington Hall has open spaces indoors and out, and lovely French doors that allow fresh air to circulate. The staff of Food Glorious Food, the catering company at…
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By: morgan

25 Sep: Fall Improvements in the Park
Caring for Turtle Creek Park is a year-round task. Here are a few of improvements and fixes we’re working on this fall.
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By: morgan

10 May: DISCOVER TURTLE CREEK SOUTH
Between Hall Street and Bowen, you’ll find the south parcel of Turtle Creek Park. While the west side of the Park is landscaped and manicured and the east side...
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By: morgan

25 Apr: PLAYING COURT RESTORATION IS COMPLETE
The City of Dallas has completed the Playing Court restoration in 2016 on the east side of the Park!
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By: morgan

19 Apr: NEW TREES NEAR TURTLE CREEK SPILLWAY
We are delighted to announce that on April 10th two 8-foot caliper live oaks and a 20-foot bald cypress were installed near the Turtle Creek Spillway.
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By: morgan

4 Apr: AN OASIS IN THE PANDEMIC
Though the world we live in is bringing daily change and uncertainty, Dallasites remain resilient. In times of turmoil, the Park has remained...
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By: tcc-admin

7 Jan: NEW NAME, NEW SIGNS
Here’s the latest on signage
coming with Turtle Creek
Park’s new moniker that’s here
to stay.
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By: tcc-admin

5 Jan: 20 ACRES, 20 GOALS FOR 2020
Here are the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s goals for the park this year – and how you can help us achieve them.
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By: morgan

5 Jan: WE ARE REALLY STUMPED
Trees were downed all over Dallas after two big storms last summer. Here’s how we responded and what we’re still stumped by!
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By: morgan

30 Dec: 1924 STRUCTURE GETS A REFRESH
In June 2019, storms caused a loss of 15 trees throughout Turtle Creek Park. Several were lost on the park’s west side, and a couple hit the 1924...
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By: morgan

1 Nov: PARK LINK TO KATY TRAIL TURNS 5
he last few weeks in Dallas have been treacherously stormy and cold. The sun will be shining again this weekend—and we think it’s the perfect time...
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