Teddy Bear Statues in Lakeside Park — Attraction in Highland Park

Turtle Creek has always held a special place in our hearts. My wife and I used to come here often when we were dating—it was our little escape in the city, a peaceful retreat filled with shaded paths, the sound of running water, and the charm of Teddy Bear Park. Now, 10 years later, we returned… but this time with our kids.

Walking through the same trails, watching our little ones play where we once sat and talked for hours—it was surreal and emotional. So much has changed in life, but the beauty and tranquility of this park remain just as we remembered. It’s cleaner, well-maintained, and still has that same calm, romantic atmosphere that makes you slow down and take it all in.

Turtle Creek isn’t just a park—it’s a time capsule, a quiet witness to our story. Coming back here with our family brought everything full circle. Can’t recommend it enough for a stroll, a picnic, or simply to create memories that will stay with...

The surrounding area is nice, with some ducks swimming and walking (and they don’t seem to be bothered when someone approaches them), though some parts of the lake were really dirty and smelly. The thing is, it’s called Teddy Bear garden, but is basically 4 statues in 10m2. When we visited (weekday during school time) there were only a couple of families more, and it already felt kind of crowded. Probably because some moms in my group were creating so much hype, I really hoped it would be more. Considering all, if you happen to be near, it could worth the visit, but definitely there’s some other parks that are able to entertain the kids...

My dad brought my sister and I to this park when we were young. I introduced my husband to this park while we were dating. My husband proposed to me in this park. Several years later, I brought my children to this park when they were young and that is when I discovered the teddy bears. It has now been about 25 years since I first discovered the teddy bears, and the sidewalks and landscaping have changed, but it is still such a beautiful park and one of my favorite places to visit. Thank you, Park Cities, for keeping this park beautiful and for allowing us all to...