Get Ready for Fun Outdoor Activities in Dallas

Go Ape Zip Line and Adventure Park

This treetop adventure is thrilling and brings a unique perspective to this safe, fun-filled activity. Go Ape Zip Line and Adventure Park offers multiple adventure packages. The tour guides at each station ensure you get safely clipped in, encourage you along the way, and answer questions about the numbered course. Going zip lining will be a highlight on your to-do list of outdoor activities in Dallas.

Pedego Electric Bikes Dallas

Pedego Electric Bikes Dallas offers bike tours with rented battery-powered electric bikes – and new bikes for sale. What a unique way to explore Dallas and cover more ground by wheels. Book your adventure today! Renting bikes is always a fave choice of outdoor activities in Dallas.

Dallas Zoo

What a better way to get outside for fun activities in Dallas than to visit the Dallas Zoo. They feature a fabulous walk through with some hands-on exhibits and a chance to view the zookeepers feeding the animals. Be sure to visit the giraffe exhibit to hand feed to tall animals yourself! A ticket to ride the carousel can be purchased at their gift shop. Plenty of food and drink options are also available throughout the park.

Klyde Warren Park

Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum is one of the top botanical gardens in the country. They have year-round tours and events based on their blooming fields. It is a colorful picturesque site to behold. There is a children’s garden and dining options. They also feature cooking classes and demos periodically. Ticket prices vary and are listed on the site. This is one of our absolute favorite outdoor activities in Dallas!

In-City Wheels

In-City Wheels is a Dallas staple for outdoor fun around the city. These new, electric powered, big wheeled bikes will bring out your inner big kid as you effortlessly power your way through the city streets. An adventure on your outdoors activities in Dallas list, for sure!

Katy Trail

Another free outdoor option in uptown Dallas is the Katy Trail. This 3.5-mile, well maintained trail was once a railroad line. Besides 5k events and concerts, it is a popular family-friendly venue for social outings. It’s the perfect time of year to venture outside to new places and parks. Pack a picnic lunch or grab lunch at nearby hot spots on your day of outdoor activities in Dallas.

Cowboys Golf Club

When the weather is nice, a bit of friendly competition at the golf course is one of the most fun activities in Dallas for adults. Cowboys Golf Club, the world’s first and only NFL-themed course, is one of our favorite spots for a golf game with friends. It’s open seven days a week, features immaculately-maintained greens, and a kitchen and bar that provides delicious food and drinks.

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Explore, experience and learn at the non-profit native garden and butterfly house at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park. This 7.5-acre organic garden features native and adapted plants that you can explore as you take in the fresh air. Don’t miss their daily butterfly releases everyday at noon! Visit their website to find other interesting exhibits and must-see experiences.

Get Out On The Water!

There is an abundance of lakes and rivers in and around Dallas, providing the perfect locations for fun outdoor activities in Dallas. Whether paddleboarding on White Rock Lake, kayaking on Lake Texoma or fishing at Lake Granbury, there are plenty of spots for fun in the sun while enjoying the cool water! We have rounded up some of our favorite lakes around DFW for every activity. Check it out.