Victory Park, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victory Park
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Victory Park in the foreground and the adjacent Uptown Dallas neighborhood with Downtown Dallas in the background (2021)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | Oak Lawn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| ZIP code |
75201, 75202
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
| Website | http://www.victorypark.com/ |
Victory Park is a specially planned area in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is located northwest of downtown Dallas and near a major highway called Spur 366. This area is also close to Interstate 35E and parts of Uptown Dallas.
This huge project cost billions of dollars and covers about 75 acres (0.30 square kilometers). Once it is fully built, Victory Park will have over 4,000 homes. It will also include about 4 million square feet (371,612 square meters) of space for offices and shops.
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Building Victory Park: A Look Back
Victory Park was created by Ross Perot, Jr.. His father, Ross Perot, was a very rich businessman and used to own most of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Ross Perot, Jr. wanted Victory Park to be a place where people could live, work, and have fun.
The main building in Victory Park is the American Airlines Center. This is where the Mavericks play. The people who planned Victory Park thought about every small detail. They wanted to make it a special place for everyone.
Some people had different ideas about how Victory Park should be built. They thought it felt a bit separate from the rest of the city. However, others believed that projects like Victory Park help to create strong, lasting communities. They saw it as a way to slowly bring together smart ideas for city living.
What You Can Find in Victory Park
Victory Park is home to several important buildings and businesses. Here are some of the main ones:
Sports and Entertainment Hubs
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- American Airlines Center: This is the most famous building in Victory Park. It is the home stadium for the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and the Dallas Stars hockey team. It first opened its doors in July 2001.
Office Buildings and Businesses
- Plaza Towers: These are office buildings located next to AT&T Plaza. In 2012, several local radio stations, like KLIF and WBAP, moved their offices here.
- One Victory Park: This is a large office building across from the American Airlines Center. Many big companies have offices here, including Ernst & Young and PlainsCapital Bank. This building is also designed to be good for the environment. It uses a special air system under the floor to keep people cool and comfortable. This system also makes it easier to change office layouts.
Museums and Learning Centers
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science: This amazing museum was designed by Thom Mayne. It is a place where you can learn all about science, nature, and the environment. It has many cool exhibits to explore.
Past Businesses in Victory Park
- WFAA-TV: This TV station used to have a special studio in the Plaza Towers from 2007. They moved to a new studio at their main headquarters in 2021.
Getting Around Victory Park
Victory Park is easy to reach using public transportation.
Train Services
- Trinity Railway Express
- Victory Station: This station connects Victory Park to other parts of the Dallas area by commuter train.
Light Rail Options
- DART: Dallas's light rail system has two lines that stop here.
- Victory Station: You can catch the DART Green Line and Orange Line trains from this station.
Learning in Victory Park
Children living in Victory Park go to schools that are part of the Dallas Independent School District.
Students in this neighborhood usually attend:
- Hope Medrano Elementary School
- Thomas J. Rusk Middle School
- North Dallas High School
Images for kids
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The view of downtown Dallas and Oak Lawn from the W Dallas Victory Hotel and Residences in Victory Park
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The American Airlines Center, with Victory Plaza designed by Athena Tacha
