September 3, 2026

White Rock Lake Park: Rising Vehicle Break-Ins & Safety Tips

White Rock Lake Park is currently experiencing a notable uptick in vehicle break-ins, with the Dallas Police Department reporting at least 10 official car burglaries over the past month. High-Risk Spots & Patterns Primary Hotspots: Local data compiled from police reports indicates that the majority of these recent smash-and-grabs are concentrated near the White Rock Lake Dog Park and the Bath House Cultural Center. Peak Times: While break-ins can happen anytime, a significant cluster of these incidents skews toward weekdays

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June 2, 2026

White Rock Lake Trail Along Garland Road To Be Temporarily Closed (Reopened 8/20/26)

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has scheduled construction work in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation and Transportation and Public Works departments for the grouting of approximately 2,800 feet of an abandoned 36-inch diameter wastewater main adjacent to Garland Road and White Rock Trail between E. Lawther Drive and San Rafael Drive. As you are aware, a sinkhole next to the trail was observed over the abandoned line earlier this year and was immediately backfilled. Although the area continues to be

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January 31, 2025

The bald eagles are back at Lake Highlands Park! 

We are thrilled to hear that there has been a recent increase in breeding activity with the bald eagles at Lake Highlands Park! To protect these magnificent birds, park maintenance and the Conservation Team have installed a fence to remind park visitors to keep their distance. We can all do our part to respect their nesting area by maintaining a safe distance and keeping dogs leashed at all times, as they can disturb the eagles. Please watch for updates, and announcements

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Water Activities Temporarily Suspended at White Rock Lake

Water Activities Temporarily Suspended at White Rock Lake [Shared from Dallas Parks & Recreation] As a result of the recent sewage spill into White Rock Creek, Dallas Park and Recreation officials are suspending water-related activities at White Rock Lake Park. This decision comes after the City of Plano experienced a sanitary sewage overflow that affected White Rock Creek.To protect public health, park officials advise residents and park visitors not to fish or enter the water because

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February 15, 2024

Celebration Tree Grove Vandalized; Thousands in Damages Estimated

Celebration Tree Grove is a tranquil, uplifting space on the northeast edge of White Rock Lake Park dedicated to honoring, remembering, and celebrating Lake Lovers of the past, present and future. Over the last few weeks, the stone structures that anchor Celebration Tree Grove have been defaced and commemorative bronze plaques stolen from the site. We are heartbroken by these acts of theft and vandalism. Initial estimates by our team forecast upwards of $5,000 to support restoration efforts to

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Coyote Facts and Safety Tips

If you’ve noticed an increase in coyote activity around White Rock Lake, you’re not alone. While typically reclusive animals, coyotes are intelligent and adaptable to increased human activity, and may venture more closely to our communities in search of food. Thanks to resources from our friends at Dallas Animal Services, we’re sharing a few safety tips and reporting processes should you an encounter a coyote on your next visit to the lake. This

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Extra Extra! FTLOTL Makes Front Page

Have you caught this week’s issue of White Rock Lake Weekly? For the Love of the Lake is featured on the front page! It was honor to spend time with renowned golfer Jordan Spieth, celebrating the completion of our 20th anniversary project, the Flag Pole Hill Inclusive Playground, funded by the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. This idea for this playground was initiated by former FTLOTL president Liz Akins, who dreamed of providing a place

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Meet the Maxwells: Honoring 26 Years of Adopt-A-Shoreline

Article by Gail Greenaway Bill and Daleen Maxwell are natural-born leaders with deep-seeded roots in giving back to the community. As members of First Unitarian Church, Bill and Daleen were among the founding members of For Love of the Lake’s Adopt-A-Shoreline (AAS) program. As lake lovers, they frequently ran and bicycled at the lake. As church members, they served on the community service committee. Having already met FTLOTL’s founder and attended fundraisers for the fledgling

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Cheers to the Andresens!

In 1996, Jean Andresen had no way of knowing that a suggestion made at a volunteer meeting of the newly formed group, For the Love of the Lake, would evolve into 26+ years of volunteer service with the organization. Jean, an avid runner and bicyclist at White Rock Lake Park, wanted to drive awareness of FTLOTL to park users. Jean suggested to the groups’ leader that placing signs in the park promoting the organizations’ core program, Second Saturday

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