Oak Cliff

Southern Gateway Park Over Interstate 35 Will Connect East And West Oak Cliff

By April Towery / July 31, 2023 /

Sometimes a park does more than provide shade trees and a place for children to play. Occasionally — once in a lifetime, some say — a park presents a rare opportunity to connect communities and create a gateway to a better life for residents. That’s the goal of the Southern Gateway Park, deemed “a park…

300-Plus Backyard Swimming Holes in Dallas Are Listed on Pool-Sharing Platform Swimply

By April Towery / July 28, 2023 /

No pool? No problem. About 340 Dallas homeowners are offering their backyard oases this summer as a way to beat the heat and make some extra cash. While questions of liability have been raised about the pool-sharing site Swimply, it’s increased in popularity in the Lone Star State as temperatures hit the triple digits. About 260…

Contemporary Sylvan Ave. Home Stays in Touch With Its Turn-of-the-Century Past

By Shelby Skrhak / July 19, 2023 /

Everyone knows that Oak Cliff has some of the best topography and native landscape in the city, but I found some compelling proof in quite literally, black and white. Yes dear readers, this is another of my historical storytelling rabbit holes into the Dallas Morning News archives from the past century. It’s also this week’s…

An Open Love Letter to Elmwood About The Perfect Palette

By Nikki Barringer / July 4, 2023 /

I’ve written many love letters to Elmwood over the years and this cute little Cape Cod Cottage is deserving of just onnnnneeeee more. It’s an open concept and all the systems have been updated. And it’s adorable. And the location!! Compass’ Crystal Gonzalez is the biggest Elmwood cheerleader. She said it’s been up and coming…

This Oak Cliff Craftsman Is A Single Story Color Story

By Nikki Barringer / June 10, 2023 /

From the dream team that’s brought you many, many dreams, here comes another one. Dave Perry-Miller’s Emily Ruth Cannon and Michael Mahon teamed up and just listed this completely redone Craftsman in Oak Cliff. The exterior is classic – the siding, the framing – but the sunny yellow front door and matte black light fixtures…