This is an amazing area of Dallas adjacent to the former Ambassador Hotel (the location of many former Presidents that had visited this location, and it was largely abandoned in the 1980s, intending to be restored to its former glory) which burned down recently. Within the park exists many glimpses into a life that was very different from today, and a history that exists and is encouraged to be preserved. The $10 entry fee is well worth preserving history, and this site can also be used for wedding events and other catering. Four Corners Brewery opens up after this place closes at 4 pm, and its not far from downtown Dallas.Some amazing homes are present with some pioneers of industry (a 1880s home is likely the first to have central plumbing with an original bathroom from that time, and had a recent roof flooding that costs upwards of $200k to restore.)Just ask for the amazing crew, Gene and Peggy, whom are helping keep this site alive and constantly improving to maintain its preservation of history. Literally its like walking back in time and it reflects some ancestry that Ive seen remnants of in the east coast that are rare glimpses into this pre-1900s era.

Wonderful picture of North Texas history between 1845-1910. Charming staff.

Very enjoyable time with a wonderful guide for our field trip. Especially enjoyed the little old school house.

I often bring my kids here for historical tours and bonding time, hoping they would cherish and value their heritage. I told them what my father and my grandfather used to do here and I am glad they like it too. If you want to visit this place, especially when you are with kids, avoid crowds such as school trips or else you may lose your child.

Love coming here. Memories from my childhood all around

Beautiful...used to go on fields trips and 4th of Julys when in my youth.

If you love history and parks, I strongly recommend this place! Get a grasp of the history of Dallas in this park. If you have kids, this can also be an educational tour for them.

My quartet sings around the park every year for Candlelight in the Park. We have always loved singing for everyone.

We’ve lived in Dallas for five years and didn’t visit the village until my sister and niece were in town. I admit that I didn’t realize what an interesting place this is. There is a large number of buildings and exhibits, many of which one can go inside. The volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable and showed great patience answering my nine year old niece’s many questions. My niece got to feed the chickens, and grind corn which she fed to the sheep. She also helped to chop wood! We actually ran out of time as the village was closing, but we will definitely go back to see the rest of the exhibits. Please go and support this worthy cause - so much of the local history has been lost, and this place captures a time long gone.

You know what? ,...there we were ,looking at houses and stuff from the good old days ...as if;seeing the authentic stuff involved in living in the good old days....no antennas, (no showtime)...no dryer vents,...no hot tubs....i think you see where this is going.....authentic and educational, to be sure,thought provoking,even;but if im alive to see time travel,i WILL NOT be headed here,or then,. ..whatever. ..go check it out. ..

Great for young kids and a family time

My daughters school took a field trip here, and they loved it!!

Nice place to visit charge your phone, wait on the bus or train

Parking not ideal. Not much food selection

Great place for kids

If you want to take a step into the past and see a part of historic dallas animals included

This place is frikin lit

Still nice place to visit with kids

Ive been here several times & I just love this place. Its like taking a walk through tie- one of my favorite places in Dallas.

Decent place for a field trip. Lots of great Dallas history in the homes

Living museum with some great old buildings. Good place for families to bring kids.

Nice little history place

Calm quite place to take a walk and relax...

Nice place

Old City Park is not the park I remember, I guess things changing 30 years, I was really not impressed with it anymore LOL

Great for couples and the whole family outing

Beautiful place

History

It tells you to get Off on Cesar Chavez going west on I30 but that off ramp is always closed

So many great memories of public events and also you can request identification documents, pay your water bill, and get driver license at this building.

Peaceful and real nice scenery.

Nixe

It’s closed on Monday.

Enjoyed it

Excellent piece of history

Must see if you are in Dallas.