One of Dallas’ most distinctive green spaces is getting bigger—and the plans include a new spot to take in the skyline.
Klyde Warren Park’s Phase 2.0 expansion will extend the park westward toward Field Street, adding a glass-and-steel pavilion, a rooftop terrace and an outdoor lawn that will transform into an ice-skating rink during winter. The project will grow the park from 5.4 to 7.1 acres by covering another section of Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
The expansion has been years in the making. Now, with construction moving forward and updated funding arrangements in place, the project is taking another step toward becoming a reality.
A rooftop terrace with Dallas skyline views
Among the biggest additions is a two-level pavilion planned above the freeway between St. Paul and Akard streets. The glass-and-steel building will provide approximately 24,000 square feet of climate-controlled event and reception space, giving the park a substantial indoor venue for year-round gatherings…