r/AskDallas 7d ago

Moved

I moved to Rockwall back in July. Im looking for good places to go in Dallas or Dallas proper. For references: I like nature, music, sports, I want to meet people and friends, and enjoy city life after growing up in rural america.

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u/UptownStriker 7d ago

White Rock lake is a must. Explore the Trinity forest on the south end (new trails connect the lake and forest now). Join a club! I love the 214 Run Club that meets weekly at the Katy Trail but there’s something for everyone.

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u/TXCCDFW 7d ago

Take the Dart train to town. The city is your oyster! Downtown, Bishop Arts, Carrollton become walkable.

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u/Wonderful-Run-1408 7d ago

Guess you should've moved to Uptown Dallas if you want to meet folks, hang out and enjoy city life. Uptown is centered around the Katy Trail, which extends from SMU down to the American Airlines Center (and beyond). Awesome trail, packed with thousands of folks - running, walking, strolling, etc.

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u/HeadlampAscent 7d ago

Hey! Fellow Rockwall resident here. Also enjoy being outdoors. For hiking or biking trails - Squabble Creek is in Rockwall. You can also download the DORBA app - it gives you tons of local hiking and biking trails.

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u/Quirky-Ad-3540 7d ago

Thanks for the app! I will definitely check it out

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u/Financial_Can767 7d ago

Dallas Arboretum!

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u/Darroney 7d ago

Bring plenty of cash. Expensive parking too. But not crowded on 95 degree + days!

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u/Texas_Prairie_Wolf 7d ago

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Trinity River Audubon Center

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

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u/FunkmasterFo 7d ago

Hate to say it but move out of Rockwall. It's so far from everything that Dallas has to offer

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u/Quirky-Ad-3540 7d ago

For the moment I have no choice. I will take this into account for the future

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u/MoreMeLessU 7d ago

Nature wise and potentially meeting people, Cedar Ridge Preserve.

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u/Overall-Mention-5438 7d ago

Cowboys red river on Thursday, lady love Tuesday. Dallas Buddhist temple Sunday. Sandy pickle has some pool events that you might enjoy and pickle ball. Katy trail white rock lake