Oak Lawn Park (formely Robert E Lee Park)

Not only is this 17-acre park one of the city's most inviting green spaces, but it's also one of the oldest. Created as Oak Lawn Park in 1909, the park was renamed Robert E. Lee Park in 1936 after a 6-ton statue of Lee was erected and dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Then in 2017, the statue was removed by Dallas City Council resulting in the restoration of the park's original name. In addition to lush landscaping, shaded seating areas, and numerous walking trails that meander along Lakeside Creek, the park features Arlington Hall (a scaled-down replica of Arlington House in Virginia), a formal garden and two stately pavilions for hosting events. Speaking of events, the park is notable for its annual Easter celebration, which includes live music and a famed pooch parade.