Scenic White Rock Lake Park

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Available soon from Cafe Press! The new 2nd Edition of From Water Supply to Urban Oasis: A History of White Rock Lake Park. If you would like to be notified when it is ready for sale (probably early Dec. 2008), please send email to: texian1846@yahoo.com

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Take a Tour
Join your host for a look at the park's major points of interest...Begin Here

The Look of the Lake

The Look of the Lake
View a gallery of scenic photos that highlight the natural beauty of the lake and its environs...Take a Look

Park Lore

Park Lore
Have you heard the story of the ghostly "Lady of the Lake?" Ever watched the Submarine Races?...Get the Straight Scoop Here

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Gone, But Not Forgotten
Many White Rock landmarks have disappeared over the years; the Pea Patch, the Bonnie Barge, and the Fish Hatchery, to name but a few...Read More

The Bonnie Barge

Park History
White Rock Lake was created in 1911 to serve as a water supply for the city of Dallas but quickly became the centerpiece of the city's favorite recreation area...Read More

Park Statistics

Park Statistics
How far is it around the lake? What types of birds live at the lake? How deep is the lake?...Find Out

A Salute to the CCC

A Salute to the CCC
Between 1935 and 1942 the "Boys in Green" made a host of improvements that park visitors still enjoy today...Read More

Pecan LeavesPresented by the Watermelon Kid

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