Winfrey Point will not be used for Dallas Arboretum parking — for now

Sarah Blaskovich says:

The city reports that they don't need overflow parking options yet for the new Chihuly art exhibit at the Arboretum.

Homeowners were upset that Winfrey Point could become a parking lot.

Staff 1 year ago

"Attendance numbers for the current exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum appear to be within the facility’s ability to manage parking flow with existing on-site parking and existing overflow parking options. However, parking challenges at the Arboretum and at White Rock Lake still exist and long term solutions will be addressed as both locations increase in popularity. For the time being, the temporary parking option at Winfrey Point will not be exercised. The City will continue to seek long term solutions that will balance increasing trail use, special events, and all recreational uses with adequate traffic management and parking options."

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SitizenKane, anonymous:

It is insane that a organization (the Arboretum) whose mission is to promote the joy of landscaped spaces; wants to destroy one of Dallas's great open spaces with temporary parking and/or a parking garage !

The corporate sponsers of the Arboreum and Botanical Gardens should be embarassed to be part of such a scheme.

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leahbyrd, anonymous:

the folks at the arboretum should have solved this problem once they inked the deal - probably a YEAR ago!

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alexander troup, verified:

They are real stupid, spend all that money on some glass CHIPPENDALE, that one night could get shot up by bird hunters then create a asphalt jungle for the bird hunters to come by and park on.........THE WHOLE COMEDY IS who cares.....I DO.....A/T.

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