There’s never a bad time to get family pictures, and Dallas-Fort Worth is definitely not short in supply of some great locations. Check out some of our favorite places to snap some shots!
Editor’s Note: The majority of locations listed are outdoors and don’t require a fee. However, some of the locations (such as arboretums, botanical gardens or indoor spots) do require a fee. Be sure to call ahead to those locations to verify their photo policies.
For pictures with wide open spaces, natural lighting and greenery:
White Rock Lake // Dallas
Old Alton Bridge // Denton
Tandy Hills Nature Preserve // Fort Worth
Lake Grapevine // Grapevine
McCord Park // Little Elm
Little Elm Park // Little Elm, near Lake Lewisville
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve // Plano
Prairie Creek Park // Richardson
For an urban, industrial or downtown vibe:
Watters Creek // Allen
West End // Dallas
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge // Dallas
Denton Square // Denton
Sundance Square // Fort Worth
Downtown Frisco // Frisco
The Star // Frisco
Main Street Grapevine // Grapevine
Old Town Lewisville // Lewisville
Downtown McKinney // McKinney
The Cotton Mill // McKinney
Downtown Plano // Plano
The Shops at Legacy and Legacy West // Plano
Downtown Prosper // Prosper
Harbor District // Rockwall
For a rural and rustic feel:
Luscombe Farm // Anna
Fort Worth Stockyards // Fort Worth
Frisco Heritage Center // Frisco
Gaylord Texan Resort // Grapevine
For an artistic scene:
Arts District // Dallas
Bishop Arts District // Dallas
Deep Ellum Murals // Dallas
Mural at Veronica’s Café // Denton
SCRAP’s Paint Bucket Wall // Denton
The Chairy Orchard // Denton
Crockett Row // Fort Worth
Fort Worth Museum District // Fort Worth
The Foundry District // Fort Worth
For a landscaped look:
Addison Circle Park // Addison
Arlington Hall and Lee Park // Dallas
Dallas Arboretum // Dallas
Klyde Warren Park // Dallas
Texas Discovery Gardens // Dallas
Fort Worth Botanic Garden // Fort Worth
Water Gardens // Fort Worth
Grapevine Botanical Gardens // Grapevine
The Canals at Las Colinas // Irving
Did we miss a spot? Tell us where you’ve taken some great family photos at editorial@dfwchild.com.
Photo courtesy of City of Plano.