For the Love of the Lake at White Rock Lake

09/03/2026

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....

White Rock Lake Park is currently experiencing a notable uptick in vehicle break-ins, with the D...

08/22/2026

Support For the Love of the Lake on North Texas Giving Day

North Texas Giving Day is September 17th, 2026. You can start giving to For the Love of the Lake on August 27th, and continue through September 17th, 2026. Help support our mission to clean up and improve the lake.

North Texas Giving Day is September 17th, 2026. You can start giving to For the Love of the La...

08/05/2026

Come out for Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up!

🗓 This Saturday
🕗 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 8007 Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238

🌿 How to join:
🧤 No pre-registration needed; just show up!
📲 Check in via QR code when you arrive
🗑 Grab supplies & help clean the shoreline
⏰ Return trash grabbers by 11:45 AM

🚣 Padillacs are paused, so we’re focusing on shoreline cleanup only.

Grab your friends, soak up some sunshine, and help us keep our lake clean, green, and beautiful! 🌸💪

06/11/2026

🌊🙌 Want to make a difference for White Rock Lake and meet some amazing people? We need YOU!

We're looking for volunteers to help support our Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up (S4) on Saturday, June 13. This is a great opportunity to get involved behind the scenes, meet fellow lake lovers, and connect with FTLOTL volunteers and board members. 💚

🗓 Saturday, June 13
📍 8007 Northwest Hwy, Dallas
🕗 8 AM – 12 PM

✨ Volunteer Support Shifts:
🌞 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
🌞 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Volunteer duties include helping distribute supplies, welcoming participants, and supporting our cleanup crews throughout the morning. No experience necessary;we'll show you the ropes!

🌿 Of course, as usual, you're also welcome to participate in the cleanup itself!

🧤 No pre-registration needed for shoreline volunteers; just show up!
📲 Check in via QR code when you arrive.
🗑 Grab supplies and help keep White Rock Lake fresh, clean, and beautiful.
⏰ Return trash grabbers by 11:45 AM.

🚣 Looking to get out on the water? Our Padillacs crew will be tackling trash from canoes and kayaks, helping reach areas that can't be accessed from shore.

💙 Whether you're handing out supplies, picking up litter, paddling the shoreline, or cheering on fellow volunteers, there's a place for you at S4.

Together, we can preserve and enhance White Rock Lake Park for future generations. 🌳✨

06/02/2026

White Rock Lake Trail Along Garland Road To Be Temporarily Closed

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....

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has scheduled construction work in collaboration with the Parks and...

04/14/2026

Goats on the Ground: A Natural Solution at White Rock Lake

For the Love of the Lake, in partnership with the White Rock Lake Conservancy, recently funded an extension of the goat grazing project at White Rock Lake Park—bringing a unique and eco-friendly solution to a persistent environmental challenge. Approximately 300 goats were deployed from the Bath House to Boy Scout Hill for over 10 days, targeting invasive privet. This aggressive plant threatens the health of the ecosystem by increasing erosion, blocking visibility, and raising wildfire risks....

For the Love of the Lake, in partnership with the White Rock Lake Conservancy, recently funded a...

04/09/2026

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🌼 Spring Into Action at White Rock Lake! 🌿

The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and give back! 💚 Join us for our Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up (S4) and help keep White Rock Lake looking its best this spring. 🌞🌊

🗓 This Saturday
🕗 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 Flag Pole Hill Park
8007 Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238

🌿 How to join:
🧤 No pre-registration needed; just show up!
📲 Check in via QR code when you arrive
🗑 Grab supplies & help clean the shoreline
⏰ Return trash grabbers by 11:45 AM

🚣 Padillacs are still paused, so we’re focusing on shoreline cleanup only.

Grab your friends, soak up some sunshine, and help us keep our lake clean, green, and beautiful all season long! 🌸💪