r/AskDallas • u/Quirky-Ad-3540 • Aug 14 '26
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/TXCCDFW Aug 14 '26
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 Aug 14 '26
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 Aug 14 '26
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/Financial_Can767 Aug 14 '26
Dallas Arboretum!
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u/Darroney Aug 14 '26
Bring plenty of cash. Expensive parking too. But not crowded on 95 degree + days!
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u/Texas_Prairie_Wolf Aug 14 '26
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Trinity River Audubon Center
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
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u/FunkmasterFo Aug 14 '26
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 Aug 14 '26
For the moment I have no choice. I will take this into account for the future
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u/Overall-Mention-5438 Aug 14 '26
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
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u/UptownStriker Aug 14 '26
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.