Main Street Garden Park facts for kids
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| Type | public park |
| Location | 1900 Main Street Dallas, Texas |
| Area | 1.75-acre (7,100 m2) |
| Created | 2009 |
| Operated by | City of Dallas |
| Status | open all year |
| Website | www.mainstreetgarden.org |
Main Street Garden Park is a cool public park in downtown Dallas, Texas. It's about 1.75-acre (0.71 ha) in size, which is like one and a half football fields! This park is a popular spot for big events and gatherings in the city center. It was one of the first new parks built to make downtown Dallas even better.
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Park History: How It Was Built
Before Main Street Garden Park was here, this area was mostly old buildings and parking lots. In 2007, the space was cleared to make way for the new park. Construction started in November 2008.
The park officially opened on November 11, 2009. A big public party was held on November 21, 2009, to celebrate its opening. A company from New York City, Thomas Balsley Associates, designed this awesome park.
Where to Find Main Street Garden Park
Main Street Garden Park is right in the middle of downtown Dallas. It's surrounded by four streets: St. Paul, Main, Harwood, and Commerce streets. This area is known as the Main Street District.
The park is also part of the Harwood Historic District. This means it's near many interesting old buildings. Some of these include the Dallas Hotel Indigo, the Titche-Goettinger Building, and the Dallas Municipal Building. Other nearby landmarks are the Mercantile National Bank Building and the Dallas Statler Hilton.
Cool Features and Fun Things to Do
Main Street Garden Park has lots of fun things for everyone to enjoy!
Play and Relax Areas
- Café and Shade: There's a café where you can grab a snack or drink. There are also cool shade structures to relax under.
- Splash Fountain: On hot days, kids love to play in the splash fountain. It's a great way to cool down!
- Playground: The park has a fun playground where younger visitors can climb and play.
- Urban Dog Run: If you have a dog, they'll love the special dog run. It's a safe place for them to play and run around.
- Garden Rooms: These are smaller, quiet areas with plants and seating, perfect for relaxing.
- Concert Green: This is a large grassy area where concerts and other events often take place.
Unique Art and History
- SpectraScape Art: The shade structures have a special light art piece called "SpectraScape." It was created by artist Leni Schwendinger. This art uses bands of light that change colors throughout the day and year.
- "P-A-R-K" Sign: You'll see a big neon sign spelling out "P-A-R-K." This sign used to hang on a parking garage that was once on this very spot. It was fixed up and put back in the park as a cool reminder of the past.
- Flower Garden: In one corner of the park, there's a flower garden. It includes old building materials from the original structures that stood here. A sign tells the story of the area's history.
