Flag Pole Hill Park — Attraction in Dallas

Flag Pole Hill Park is located just north of White Rock Lake. As the name indicates, there is a very large American flag that flies at the top of the hill and when I first moved to Dallas some 40 years ago, it was just called Flagpole Hill, and you could see the lake from up there. But in the last 40 years the trees have grown up so much, that you can’t see the lake any longer, but they provides lots of wonderful greenery and much-needed shade. I was amazed at the transformation of what is now called a park instead of just Flag Pole Hill. It’s been probably 30 years since I had been up there.

It has been transformed into a beautiful oasis of a park with wide-open pastures, picnic tables and a large shelterhouse with picnic tables that can accommodate a good-sized group gathering, or even a small one. The day that I was there, about 20 people were celebrating a child’s birthday. The grounds are well kept, the facilities in good shape, and there is a beautiful and modern playground for kids.

Because of the elevation, and now being surrounded by so many mature trees, you can’t even hear traffic noise from the VERY busy NW Highway at the bottom of the hill. You wouldn’t know you were in the middle of a huge city.

This could definitely be classified as a “hidden gem“, because they are just far enough off the beaten path that if you don’t know about it, you would drive right by not knowing what you were missing. Therefore, I’m going to include a map of the location, which you can of course obtain yourself from...

Flag Hill Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. The highlight of the park is the towering American flag, standing proudly against the sky. It’s an awe-inspiring sight, visible from various points within the park, and serves as a powerful symbol that draws visitors in.

The park features well-maintained walkways and scenic bike trails, making it a great spot for both casual strolls and more active adventures. The walking trails wind through beautiful grassy areas, providing picturesque views at every turn. There are plenty of picnic areas equipped with BBQ pits, perfect for family gatherings or a relaxing lunch outdoors.

One of the standout features of Flag Hill Park is its cleanliness, especially the restrooms, which are well-kept and easily accessible. It’s also an ideal place to find peace and quiet, whether you’re looking to unwind alone or enjoy quality time with your dog. The open spaces and serene environment create a calming atmosphere that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Overall, Flag Hill Park is a wonderful destination for nature lovers, families, and anyone seeking a tranquil escape. The majestic American flag, combined with the park’s scenic trails and relaxing picnic spots, makes it a place worth visiting...

Park is great, but Octoberfest event is awful. 1 hour wait for any food. Awfully planned. Not enough food vendors and the ones that are there seem clueless as to how to serve an event like this. Extremely expensive. Eat beforehand or avoid at all cost.

Food lines were all so slow everyone left the lines and just drank alcohol which is just not safe. I personally tried to get food 4 times and gave up each time.

I will never attend again as it was just as awful the last time i went. But here is my advice....Spread out these poor food vendors and get 5x more of them. Make a food truck section. Food is practically not available at this event due to poor planning, so people's safety depends on this. Get more generators to support spreading them put (or put in permanent hook ups).

Have one or two volunteers help expedite lines.

Rent stanchions and put ropes in front of every popular food vendor.

Have a few quick serve vendors that have pre made food (existing vendors were serving at a pace if about 10 minutes an order which is crazy).

People's safety depends on you getting...