It’s not every day one receives an email from a formerly homeless fellow by the name of Barney. He reported that after a three-year hiatus, Easter in Turtle Creek Park is returning on Sunday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by Turtle Creek Park Conservancy, the 50+ year-old, family-oriented celebration is renowned for attracting more than 5,000 people from all over the … [Read more...] about Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
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Turtle Creek Park Tree Lighting Had Art, Mistletoe Market, Santa With A Fan And A Gent With Used-To-Be Turtles
North Texas weather’s a real brain scratcher. But leave it to Old St. Nick to come prepared. Perfect example was the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Light Up Turtle Creek Park presented by Park Place Dealerships on the late afternoon of Tuesday, November 28. After days and nights of winter’s sneak preview of cold weather, North Texas temperatures were hitting the upper 70s as the … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Tree Lighting Had Art, Mistletoe Market, Santa With A Fan And A Gent With Used-To-Be Turtles
MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends
According to Jill Rowlett, John Clutts and Dee Wyly, “The iconic ‘Hibiscus Fountain’ in Turtle Creek Park has been a landmark since 1970 when noted landscape designer Joseph Lambert and lighting guru John Watson, along with a cadre of prominent friends, designed and helped fund the unique water feature. The project was funded to ‘honor veterans, of all backgrounds, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends
MySweetWishList: Turtle Creek Conservancy
According to Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis, “Dallas is ever growing and the “landscape” continues to evolve. But, amidst new projects, steel being erected and concrete being poured, there is a green space tucked into one of Dallas’ most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. “Turtle Creek Park is an oasis that belongs to everyone. Having worked with the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Turtle Creek Conservancy
(Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
Lighting is gonna strike a couple of North Texas parks next week. No, not bolts of lightning but rather tree lightings to brighten up the holiday season. While the Dallas Arboretum's "Holiday at the Arboretum" is already ablaze with thousands of lights and activities thanks to Reliant, a couple of the very family-friendly, free "brilliant" occasions will start on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about (Tree) Lightings Are Going To Strike Turtle Creek Park And Klyde Warren Park Just For Fun
Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
Welcoming a packed house to the 14th annual Day at the Races at Turtle Creek Park, the Event Co-Chair and regional president for presenting sponsor Truist bank, Christian Corts, was sounding pretty confident about the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby horse race. "Good luck — especially those of you who bet on Epicenter," Christian told the crowd of 120 at the … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
Community Partners of Dallas’ Paige McDaniel and Joanna Clarke cashed in all their lucky chips for the fundraiser’s “Change Is Good” on Sunday, April 24. The event that had earned a reputation of being a total kids’ wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, flip books, hat-making and loads of food was calling Turtle Creek Park its home from 2:30 to 5:30. But area … [Read more...] about 2022 Change Is Good Was Even Better With A Glam Tent, Bubble Chasing And Lots Of Ka-Ching
Celebrate Easter By Sniffing The Neighborhood Roses And Sharing A Smile And A Wave
It’s Easter weekend like none in the past. There will be no folks wearing their Sunday best at church services, no traditional parade of pooches at Turtle Creek Park nor an egg search in the Arboretum’s Jonsson Color Garden. Perhaps it’s just as well. In addition to North Texans staying in place because of COVID-19, the forecast is rain starting Saturday. But Sunday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Easter By Sniffing The Neighborhood Roses And Sharing A Smile And A Wave
Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Easter In The Park And Pooch Parade Are Canceled
If dressing up in your finery and strolling with your pooch on Easter Sunday at Turtle Creek Park has become a tradition, you're gonna be out of luck this year. Turtle Creek Conservancy President/CEO Gay Donnell Willis has just sent word that this year's Easter in the Park and Pooch Parade on Sunday, April 12, are canceled. According to Gay, "This is heartbreaking for … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Easter In The Park And Pooch Parade Are Canceled