Thanksgiving is rolling in with the scent of pumpkin spice and the promise of turkey-induced naps, but if you're planning to burn off that feast with a romp through Dallas parks, you'll need to rethink your strategy. According to a bulletin from the City of Dallas, all Park and Recreation administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will be taking a break on November 28-29 in observance of the holiday.
While the turkeys are busy not getting pardoned, Dallas officials have confirmed that services usually bustling with activity will be silent as the city gives its employees time to be with their families. Even though everyone appreciates a day off, it might cramp the style of those who had visions of touchdown passes at local parks. For those who've missed the memo and find themselves at locked gates, detailed closure information can be found on the city hall's website. With the city parks out of commission, it might be time to consider alternative venues for tossing the football around, perhaps a backyard if one is handy.
In the meantime, you can find consolation in the embrace of hearty holiday food, camaraderie, and the occasional nap on the couch that magically seems to follow the Thanksgiving meal. While the park swings and slides will miss the laughter of children for a couple of days, they will stand ready to welcome the pitter-patter of tiny feet soon enough. And when the weekend hits, don't be surprised to see a higher-than-usual turnout as the city shakes off its food coma and darts back into the great outdoors.
