Thanks to the forward-thinking of Dallas city planner George Kessler, Turtle Creek Park has been part of the city’s master plan since the early 1900s. Our master plan includes specific care and conservation for each section of the park to protect an accessible, urban micro-wilderness. Our goal: to create and maintain formal, manicured spaces in Turtle Creek Park for peaceful public enjoyment, as well as for public and private events.
Ensuring care during emergencies or down economic cycles
Indigenous, water-wise species of staggered ages and sizes
Illuminating the park for beauty and security
Bringing walkability and connectivity between neighborhoods
Turtle Creek Conservancy has raised and invested more than $8 million in private funds to date in new gardens and other park amenities. One of the city’s first examples of public/private partnership, the Conservancy continues to raise funds for the thoughtful development of the park. Improvements have included:
Turtle Creek Park is alive and growing every minute of every day. Learn what is planned for the park this year with your help.