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August Second Sunday at Turtle Creek Park

August 8

The Turtle Creek Conservancy is once again bringing the Arts and the Park together with Second Sunday at Turtle Creek Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy a beautiful evening in Turtle Creek Park with music, good food, and great company. Admission is free.

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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What's In Season

Crape Myrtle Pruning

Winter is the optimal time to thin branches to prevent drooping later and allow sun to pass through and encourage grass growth beneath.


Top Dressing Azaleas

Caring for the azaleas underground in winter promotes greater production of blooms each spring.


Live Oak Care

These evergreen trees shed leaves in March, and winter is the best time to prune them to prevent the spread of diseases like Oak Wilt.