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Trailblazers Who Walk the Walk
The Dallas Trails Coalition (DTC) is an informal group made up of the leaders of friends groups that help with the various trails in Dallas. Jeff Kitner helped start the group over 3 years ago and we’ve all appreciated the collaboration and sharing of knowledge. Represented in the DTC are the following trail groups: Katy, Northaven, Sopac, Trinity Strand, Bachman, Coombs, White Rock Creek, Santa Fe, Preston Ridge, Marni Kaner, and Lake Highlands. In addition, Bike DFW, the Da
Friends of Bachman Lake
Mar 191 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - March
A (Lunar) new year, the privet's gone (but not forgotten), the pool water's not ready, the dam water is. See the amazing transformation at the Greenbelt. All in this month's newsletter!
Friends of Bachman Lake
Mar 136 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - February
Each quarter, our regular newsletter edition will focus on the Bachman Lake Greenbelt, since the restoration of this section of the park east of the lake, long hidden from many, is a vital part of our mission. Friends of Bachman Lake is taking the restoration of the Bachman Greenbelt to a whole new level in 2026. Thanks to a very generous donation at the end of last year, we are looking to get all the invasive privet removed by March! This is truly a transformational effort!
Friends of Bachman Lake
Feb 186 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - Greenbelt Edition
Each quarter, our regular newsletter edition will focus on the Bachman Lake Greenbelt, since the restoration of this section of the park east of the lake, long hidden from many, is a vital part of our mission. Friends of Bachman Lake is taking the restoration of the Bachman Greenbelt to a whole new level in 2026. Thanks to a very generous donation at the end of last year, we are looking to get all the invasive privet removed by March! This is truly a transformational effort!
Friends of Bachman Lake
Jan 185 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - 2025 Holiday Edition
North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...
Friends of Bachman Lake
Dec 23, 20254 min read
Zoning in: Will City reforms attract good development or strain old neighborhoods?
by Michael Cintron The City of Dallas Planning & Development department is in the middle of a zoning reform initiative that, in its words, looks to "align City code with the realities of today and ensure it supports the kind of future Dallas wants to create." The department has collected a series of public comments and has posted them online . Friends of Bachman Lake attended a recent public review of the Zoning Reform presentation and asked questions about areas of concern
Friends of Bachman Lake
Dec 23, 20253 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - Thanksgiving 2025
North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...
Friends of Bachman Lake
Nov 24, 20256 min read
Free and accessible, your library branch offers more
Jami Johnson , Public Service Specialist, City of Dallas | Dallas Public Library – Bachman Lake Branch The Bachman Lake Branch library is just around the corner! We have plenty of places to sit and take a break, a large collection of books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for all ages, and a variety of fun programs. We would love to have you stop by and see us to make a library card or pick up a program calendar. Our programs [for all branches] can also be found at https://dallas
Friends of Bachman Lake
Nov 6, 20252 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - October 2025
North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...
Friends of Bachman Lake
Oct 17, 20256 min read
Friends of Bachman Lake - September 2025
North Texas Giving Day is coming; Bachman Rec Center to be temporarily closed; new art along Lemmon Avenue Trail; DWU responds to water quality questions ...
Friends of Bachman Lake
Sep 12, 20254 min read