Outdoor Activities & Entertainment

Entertainment: Discovering Entertainment in Our Community

A Region Where Arts, Culture, Sports, and Dining Come Together in a Big, Memorable Way

You’ll find that the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex offers one of the most comprehensive entertainment landscapes in the country. Whether you prefer world class arts, vibrant nightlife, family friendly attractions, or major sporting events, the region provides endless ways to unwind, explore, and enjoy your free time. Every corner of the Metroplex contributes something different, giving you a wide range of options for evenings, weekends, and days off.

Arts, Culture, and Performing Venues

Dallas hosts the nation’s largest urban arts district, where you can explore the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Winspear Opera House. Fort Worth complements this with the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the iconic Bass Performance Hall. Together, the two cities create a vibrant cultural corridor filled with symphonies, theater companies, ballet performances, and year round exhibitions.

Dining, Culinary Experiences, and Nightlife

DFW’s dining scene reflects the region’s diversity, offering everything from James Beard honored restaurants to beloved Texas staples like brisket, tacos, and craft barbecue. Trendy cocktail lounges, upscale steakhouses, and sprawling food halls give you plenty of ways to meet friends or discover new flavors. Neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, West 7th, and Legacy West offer walkable nightlife districts filled with energy and personality.

Family Attractions and Year-Round Fun

The Metroplex is home to attractions such as the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Dallas World Aquarium, the Fort Worth Zoo, Six Flags Over Texas, and the Fort Worth Stockyards. Festivals fill the calendar year with events like the State Fair of Texas, Grapefest, Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival, and Addison Kaboom Town. You’ll always find something happening no matter the season.

Sports, Concerts, and Major Events

DFW offers professional teams across every major sport, including the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and FC Dallas. AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field anchor a massive entertainment district that hosts concerts, championship games, tours, and national events. Music lovers can enjoy everything from intimate venues in Deep Ellum to arena shows at the American Airlines Center or Dickies Arena.

Entertainment Highlights

  • Nation’s largest urban arts district in Dallas
  • Renowned museums in both Dallas and Fort Worth
  • Celebrated dining scene with global cuisine and Texas classics
  • Walkable neighborhoods filled with galleries, shops, and music venues
  • Major family attractions including zoos, aquariums, and theme parks
  • Professional sports across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and WNBA
  • Concert venues ranging from historic theaters to massive stadium shows
  • Annual festivals and signature Texas events

Remote Flexibility

Your remote role allows you to experience these attractions as often as you choose or to build your lifestyle somewhere else entirely. The DFW Metroplex simply represents the cultural and entertainment heart of the organization you support.

Outdoor Activities: Embrace the Outdoors: Activities in Our Area

A Region Where Outdoor Exploration Blends Lakes, Trails, Parks, and Year-Round Sunshine

The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex offers a surprisingly rich outdoor lifestyle, giving you easy access to lakes, trails, nature preserves, and family friendly parks. North Texas is known for its wide open skies, mild winters, and more than 200 sunny days per year, creating an ideal environment for spending time outside. Whether you enjoy weekend hikes, long bike rides, kayaking on calm water, or exploring nature with your family, you’ll find plenty of opportunities across both Dallas and Fort Worth.

Trails, Hiking, and Nature Preserves

You’ll discover an extensive network of urban and suburban trails woven throughout the region. White Rock Lake in Dallas offers more than nine miles of lakeside paths perfect for walking, running, or cycling. The Katy Trail provides a lively, tree-lined route through the heart of Dallas, while the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano features rugged trails and scenic overlooks. In Fort Worth, the Trinity Trails system covers more than 100 miles along the river, connecting parks, neighborhoods, and waterfront views.

Water Activities and Lakeside Recreation

DFW sits at the center of dozens of lakes that offer fishing, paddle boarding, boating, and swimming. Popular spots include Lake Ray Hubbard, Grapevine Lake, Lewisville Lake, and Joe Pool Lake. These areas often feature marinas, sandy beach fronts, boat rentals, and picnic spaces, giving you an easy way to spend an active weekend outdoors. Some lakeside communities even host seasonal festivals, outdoor concerts, and waterfront dining.

Cycling, Running, and Fitness-Focused Outdoor Spaces

The region’s wide trail systems and mild seasonal weather make DFW ideal for running clubs, cycling groups, and outdoor fitness. From paved greenbelts in Frisco and Allen to the scenic views at Cedar Ridge Preserve, you can maintain a consistent and engaging exercise routine year round. Many cities also maintain large community parks with sports fields, playgrounds, dog parks, and shaded walking loops.

Golf, Equestrian, and Specialty Outdoor Activities

DFW is home to numerous public and private golf courses, including the PGA Frisco complex and acclaimed courses like Cowboys Golf Club and Texas Star. Horseback riding is popular in communities such as Southlake, Argyle, and Weatherford, where riding trails and equestrian centers are common. For more adventurous outings, you can visit rock climbing areas, ziplining parks, or explore nearby state parks such as Ray Roberts Lake or Cedar Hill.

Outdoor Activity Highlights

  • Extensive trail systems across both cities
  • Lakes offering boating, kayaking, and fishing
  • Nature preserves with hiking and wildlife viewing
  • Golf courses, including PGA headquarters in Frisco
  • Running and cycling communities across the Metroplex
  • Equestrian centers and horseback riding trails
  • Mild winters and plentiful sunshine for year round activity
  • Parks, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces for families

Remote Flexibility

Your remote role gives you the freedom to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of the DFW Metroplex or to build your own outdoor routine anywhere in the United States. The region simply serves as the natural environment surrounding the system you support.

Recharge and Play: Recreation Options

A Metro Area Filled with Places to Play, Move, Learn, and Connect

Dallas–Fort Worth offers a deep range of recreational amenities designed for individuals, families, and active lifestyles. You’ll find everything from large community recreation centers to boutique fitness studios, expansive parks, aquatics complexes, and year round family programs. Whether you enjoy structured activities or casual weekend outings, the Metroplex gives you countless ways to stay active, unwind, and build a healthy routine.

Recreation Centers and Fitness Facilities

Nearly every city in the region has modern, well equipped recreation centers featuring indoor tracks, free weight areas, group fitness classes, and aquatic facilities. Popular examples include the Summit in Grand Prairie, the Frisco Athletic Center, the Coppell CORE, and the expansive Flower Mound Community Activity Center. These centers host yoga, Pilates, strength training, dance classes, and sports leagues for all ages.

Parks, Greenbelts, and Family Spaces

DFW offers an abundance of parks with playgrounds, splash pads, picnic areas, botanical gardens, and miles of paved walkways. Family favorites include Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and the Dallas Arboretum. Suburban communities often feature master planned greenbelts that weave through neighborhoods, making daily walks or runs part of everyday life.

Sports, Courts, and Organized Activities

The region has fully embraced popular recreational sports, including pickleball, tennis, soccer, and basketball. You’ll find public pickleball courts in Plano, Richardson, Dallas, and Fort Worth, along with private indoor facilities for leagues and lessons. Tennis centers such as the Dallas Tennis Association locations and the Arlington Tennis Center provide instruction, tournaments, and junior development programs. Youth and adult leagues for soccer, softball, and flag football are available through dozens of local parks departments.

Aquatics, Pools, and Water Recreation

DFW summers are made for aquatics. Neighborhood and city pools feature lap lanes, slides, lazy rivers, and splash zones. Indoor natatoriums allow year round swimming, including the well known Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium in Allen and the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center. Families and fitness enthusiasts appreciate the flexibility of having both indoor and outdoor swimming options.

Children’s Recreation and Learning Centers

Families enjoy a wide selection of activity focused spaces designed for kids, such as trampoline parks, indoor climbing gyms, children’s museums, and STEM-focused learning labs. The Perot Museum offers interactive science experiences, while local libraries and recreation centers run seasonal camps, reading programs, and educational workshops.

Recreational Highlights

  • Modern recreation centers with fitness, aquatics, and classes
  • Parks, arboretums, and botanical gardens across the region
  • Pickleball, tennis, basketball, and soccer facilities
  • Indoor and outdoor pools with year round options
  • Family friendly facilities and children’s programs
  • Sports leagues and community events for all ages
  • Accessible greenbelts and neighborhood amenities

Remote Flexibility

Your remote position allows you to choose a lifestyle that fits your preferences, whether enjoying these amenities in the DFW Metroplex or building your recreational routine anywhere in the country. DFW simply represents the recreational backdrop of the organization you support.

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