Before photograph of park site

This photograph from the City of Dallas 2004 Downtown Parks Master Plan shows the original conditions of the proposed park site bound by Main Street, Griffin Street, and Commerce Street.

Core park site selection diagram

Diagram for the proposed park site bound by Main Street, Griffin Street, and Commerce Street, from the City of Dallas 2004 Downtown Parks Master Plan.

Dallas Morning News: Quality-of-life investments article

Clipping from The Dallas Morning News dated June 11, 2011, about new investments in the downtown Dallas area.

Main Street sidewalk and bicycle rack construction progress

View of bicycle racks and sidewalk construction progress along the Main Street edge of the park, from December of 2011.

Park facts by the numbers

By the numbers document detailing the features and fixtures of the park.

Park opening advertisement

Park opening advertisement detailing features and opening information.

Park opening and dedication ceremony

View of the audience and stage at the park groundbreaking ceremony on May 10, 2012. Photograph by David Woo.

Park opening press release

Press release regarding the park opening dated May 10, 2012.

Park view after opening

Aerial view of the park after opening, dated June 5, 2012. Photograph by David Woo.

Public Works Magazine cover

Public Works Magazine cover about environmental work done at the park. Pictured from left to right are Todd Awe and Amy Meadows of Parks for Downtown Dallas, Thom Hubacek of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and John Sallman of Terracon. Dated May 2011. Photograph by David Woo.

Video of garden renovations

Video showing garden maintenance and renovations completed in 2020. By David Woo.

View of garden foliage

Close up view of garden grasses and foliage from June of 2012. Photograph by David Woo.

View of new park signage

View of the new Civic Garden signage on the corner of Main street and Griffin Street, installed in 2021. Photograph by David Woo.