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Dallas is getting a $600 million urban park that's 11 times the size of Central Park

Dallas is getting a $600 million urban park that's 11 times the size of Central Park

Spanning 285 acres, the Harold Simmons Park will be a part of Dallas' 10,000-acre nature district.

Dallas is getting a $600 million urban park that's 11 times the size of Central Park

Here's what the land looks like today:

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Visitors will be able to peer out using a pedestrian overpass. As seen below, a few roads will also run through the park.

Visitors will be able to peer out using a pedestrian overpass. As seen below, a few roads will also run through the park.

Before the Harold Simmons Park breaks ground, the US Corps of Engineers will need to approve the plans, since it's in a flood zone.

Before the Harold Simmons Park breaks ground, the US Corps of Engineers will need to approve the plans, since it

When it rains, the park will welcome the water, lead architect Michael Van Valkenburgh said at a recent conference. The park will naturally flood in controlled areas, and the water will drain into bioswales (sloped courses that absorb water).

When it rains, the park will welcome the water, lead architect Michael Van Valkenburgh said at a recent conference. The park will naturally flood in controlled areas, and the water will drain into bioswales (sloped courses that absorb water).

Source: The Trinity Trust

The areas most at-risk for water, which will include sports fields and paved trails, will be elevated and furthest from the river. Five bridges will connect the park to the city center.

The areas most at-risk for water, which will include sports fields and paved trails, will be elevated and furthest from the river. Five bridges will connect the park to the city center.

One of the elevated parts, pictured below, will feature a playground, trail, benches, and grassy lawns.

One of the elevated parts, pictured below, will feature a playground, trail, benches, and grassy lawns.

People will be able to walk along the river, too.

People will be able to walk along the river, too.

Since it will stretch next the city center, the park could bridge the gap between the city's poorer southern districts and wealthier northern areas, Mayor Rawlings told Dallas News.

Since it will stretch next the city center, the park could bridge the gap between the city

Source: Dallas News

He says the park will "redefine Dallas for the 21st century."

He says the park will "redefine Dallas for the 21st century."

Source: Dallas News

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