The Oak Lawn neighborhood is home to Reverchon Park named for French botanist Julien Reverchon whose family immigrated to Texas in the nineteenth century. The park is one of the oldest and most successful parks in Dallas with just over 41 acres of land containing several garden areas, multiple sports facilities, an accessible playground, a multi-use path, and a recreation center. The rec center holds camps, classes, and other fun activities for everyone from toddlers to seniors as well as a fitness center with free weights and state-of-the-art machines to help adults meet their fitness goals.
Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX, Phone: 214-670-7720