July 17, 2024

Today’s Forecast

New park coming to Dallas

Southern Gateway Park in south Dallas built over I-35 featuring a community center, trees, sidewalks, and other structures

The Southern Gateway Park will revolutionize the southern entry of Dallas with an above-freeway park featuring sidewalks, trees, a community center, and art. | Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

Calling all lovers of the outdoors. Southern Gateway Park is coming to south Dallas.

The deck park will span across I-35 East between Ewing Avenue and Marsalis Avenue. It will sit adjacent to the Dallas Zoo and reconnect Oak Cliff where the freeway originally cut between the neighborhood. The park was designed to support a similar infrastructure like Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park.

Phase one of the park’s development will stretch from Lancaster Road to Ewing Avenue. It will include features like:

A multi-purpose pavilion
A large lawn
A playground
A turnaround for food trucks and drop-offs

Southern Gateway Park in south Dallas will feature several amenities such as this pavilion that allows guests to sit under a cover with some sunlighting — The Southern Gateway Park will feature a pavilion for covered seating.
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Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

According to the Southern Gateway Foundation, the park is the first project of its kind. The design and construction costs for the overlaying deck park are estimated at $65 million.
The park is a public/private project between the City of Dallas, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation.

The Gateway Park Foundation is tasked with the design, construction, and future operations of the Southern Gateway Park. The foundation is partnering with HKS, Inc. to lead the design and engineering for the deck.

The Texas Department of Transportation completed construction of the deck above the freeway in late 2022. While an exact opening date is yet to be announced, Dallas park-goers can tentatively look forward to 2026 for phase one of Southern Gateway Park’s opening.

Asked

What is your favorite park in Dallas?

A. Klyde Warren Park
B. White Rock Lake Park
C. Flag Pole Hill
D. Other

Pick a park

Events

Wednesday, July 17

Sci-Tech Discovery Center: Beat The Heat | Wednesday, July 17 | 2 p.m. | Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd. E., Dallas | $19-$40 | Join Dallas’ Sci-Tech Discovery Center on the GeO-Deck for fun summer activities including liquid nitrogen ice cream and UV bead bracelets.
Hands-on Pasta Making Class | Wednesday, July 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Eataly Dallas, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas | $85 | Learn the secret behind making the perfect spaghetti with Eataly’s Scuola Chef in this new Spaghetti Chitarra pasta class.
Intro to Artistic Swimming | Wednesday, July 17 | 7-7:45 p.m. | David A. Segal Family Aquatic Center, 12345 Inwood Rd., Dallas | $30 | Learn the art behind artistic swimming — some swimming skills are required.

Thursday, July 18

Chris Redd: Live in Fort Worth | Thursday, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club, 604 Main St., Fort Worth | $25-$35 | SNL Comedian Chris Redd will bring the laughs to his set.
Spanish Cinema Now+ | Thursday, July 18 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas | Free | View films like “Love & Revolution” at the museum’s film showcase.
Beats at the Beach | Thursday, July 18 | 6 p.m. | The Village Beach Club, 5670 Village Glen Dr., Dallas | $15-$1,000 | Vibe to the beats of the summer poolside with refreshing cocktails and delicious bites.

Friday, July 19

Chris Brown: The 11:11 Tour | Friday, July 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $328-$3,100 | Enjoy the musical stylings of the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter.
ACCE Annual Convention 2024 | Friday, July 19 | Times vary | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas | $1,350-$1,199 | Network with business and community leaders with fresh perspectives.

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News Notes

Announced

The Michelin Guide is coming to Texas. That means travelers will have access to reviews and headlines of some of the very best in cuisine throughout the Lone Star State, and Dallas is no stranger to good cuisine. The first Texas Michelin Guide will be released later this year.

Plan Ahead

American country singer and actress Reba McEntire will host the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco on May, 8, 2025. This will be the icon’s 18th time hosting the event. (The Dallas Morning News)

Stat

Zero. That’s how many tickets are left for the basketball game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever tonight. The game, which will feature Caitlin Clark, will air on ESPN. The most expensive ticket on Ticketmaster was a floor seat for $2,281. (WFAA)

Community

Dallas residents will be able to apply for home improvement grants or forgivable loans for as much as $24,000 next month. Applications for the city program will be open from Monday, Aug. 19 to Friday, Aug. 30. (NBC DFW)

Ranked

Flower Mound is the No. 29 Most Livable Small City. The SmartAsset’s ranking compared 281 cities in the U.S. with populations between 65,000 and 100,000 with consideration to cost of living. (SmartAsset)

Arts

The Arts Community Alliance’s Arts Accelerator program has announced a second cohort of local participants, including Representatives and The Writer’s Garret. The 10-month program will focus on marketing, branding, and financial management. (The Dallas Morning News)

Sports

What can the NBA do next to impact the Mavs future? Get the latest update from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Seasonal

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by gifting new and returning advertisers with special promotions to get your message in front of our readers. Get in touch to learn more.

Trending

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Shop

Your guide to Northpark

Northpark Center in north Dallas with a hallway full of stores like Apple and art pieces along with floral decor

The interior of Northpark Center features floral and artistic decor, luxury shops, and tech stores like Apple | Wikimedia Commons

Northpark Center is more than just a mall full of retail and food courts. From the wide range of luxurious and immersive experiences to the free-flowing, airy feel of the interior, Northpark Center offers a mixture of fun and fancy. Here’s what not to miss.

The Courtyard

When you walk into the mall, some entrances point directly to the center where you’ll find a spacious, floral-filled courtyard filled with art pieces.

Shopping

There’s also a Dillards, Macy’s, and a Nike store for shoppers of every spending type. The mall also has Club Monaco, David Yurman, Ferragamo, and Neiman Marcus.

The dining experience

Looking for unique delicacies that don’t require travel outside Texas? You’ll want to try out Eataly, which includes a coffee shop on the first floor, a grocery store on the second floor, and three eateries.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

I’ve always been interested in the history of alcohol. Check out this article in Texas Monthly covering the history of Tequila’s influence on the Lone Star State.

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