City: Dallas, TX
Neighborhoods: Oak Lawn, Highland Park
Distance: 3.7 miles
Lakeside Park runs alongside Exall Lake for 0.7 miles. Lakeside Park Dallas is a gorgeous resevoir that Highland Park residents take advantage of. You’ll see picnic goers, sunbathers, and other active people on the lake. Run through Lakeside Park and get some sun!
Directions
- Start at Turtle Creek Park
- Move north on Turtle Creek Trail
- Move north Turtle Creek Blvd
- Turtle Creek Blvd turns to Lakeside Dr
- Move north on Lakeside Dr
- Turn back at Beverly Dr
The Run
Start at Turtle Creek Park in Oak Lawn to move onto Turtle Creek Trail. Turtle Creek Trail is 2.1 miles in total, but you’ll start at the northern end.
Run north on the trail running alongside the creek. When the trail ends, move onto the sidewalk on Turtle Creek Blvd. Turtle Creek Blvd will turn into Lakeside Dr. Make a right at Armstrong Ave to keep moving north on Lakeside Dr towards Exall Lake.
Exall Lake may be small, but it’s also scenic. While you’re running through Lakeside Park in Dallas, make sure to get up close to the water. You’ll see ducks and other fauna.
Also, look out for the bridge that crosses over the Turtle Creek Dam. Walk to the other side of the bridge to find a hidden teddy bear park. Once you hit Beverly Dr, turn back around for the full 3.7 miles. You’ll finish right back in Turtle Creek Park.
