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Thanks-Giving Square
1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
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Au
Review №1

The building is pretty low-key on the outside so its easy to miss it. I basically figured it out from realizing the spiral would be the windows. The inside is also pretty bare bones but when you have something that beautiful to focus on, its really all you need. It was nice and quiet and a great place to reflect. I also enjoyed that they had cards you could write what you were thankful for.

Sa
Review №2

A nice quiet place. Reminded me of Bryant Park in NYC. Some chairs and table available. There are also mini waterfalls. We should be always be thankful for what we have.

I
Review №3

A beautiful monument dedicated to all faiths of the world

Do
Review №4

Very nice stop if you are in the area , relaxing place with the water streams and has tables and can spend some good time there.

Ke
Review №5

Great place to reflect... Pray... And meditate! We love walking there!

Ul
Review №6

Love the idea of this square, also sharing the history of Thanksgiving and why we celebrate Thanksgiving as Americans

Pa
Review №7

Nice and quiet place to chill. I love eating dinner there in the evening. So tranquil.

Ch
Review №8

Pleasant appearance in the middle of the city. The chapel with a stained glass celing is worth seeing.

L.
Review №9

Such a peaceful and tranquil spot in the middle of downtown. Art pieces speak to the name of the square and encourage diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.

Na
Review №10

Whatever your thoughts on religion, prayer, and giving thanks, I think we can all agree that this is a beautiful park in downtown Dallas. Its set below street level to provide a quiet relaxing ambiance. Enjoy the architecture and stained glass of the chapel, or sit near the fountains and relax. Dont forget the artwork at the southern end featuring a mural of Norman Rockwells famous golden rule art. A fun place to enjoy a sunny day.

Ni
Review №11

Lived in Dallas my whole life, and never knew such a pretty place was in the center of downtown. The outside seating is nice and relaxing, and it is near an underground entrance that has a lot of food options. There are multiple water fountains, this helps keep the air a little cooler.The inside is also very beautiful and nice. A good relaxing place to go to. Definitely recommend to people of Dallas and tourist.

El
Review №12

A gem in the middle of downtown. Very lovely cathedral with a spiral ceiling. I go here every now and then to just find peace and quiet .Usually its empty. You have the occasional tourist or photographer come in ,but for the most part you can have to yourself to enjoy. They have a few stacks of paper where you can write what youre grateful for and post them on the wall with previous visitors cards. Its interesting to read other peoples cards and where they came to visit from. I live this place and its vibe

Mi
Review №13

Very spiritual for me. The square is a tourist attraction but also a pride of Dallas residents. I will visit again.

Mi
Review №14

Enjoyed our visit to this square very much ~ has a beautiful roof stain glass chapel with a piano (enjoyed our own private concert), gratitude messages, many places to take pictures to capture serene moments; its a must visit which only take 30-45 minutes in the heart of DT Dallas.

Ma
Review №15

Beautiful space, inside and out. Even though it was the hottest week of the year, it felt nice and cool under the trees below the chapel. We stayed right above Thanks-Giving square and loved hearing the bells!

LO
Review №16

Special place for reprieve and reflection on the past, present and future! Consider the happiness that previous visitors have enjoyed on the same paths your feet will tread here....Blessing and reflection

Br
Review №17

Love the area and places to sit peaceful in middle of city would have loved to see the inside.

Er
Review №18

Amazing. It took my breath away. It was a beautiful crisp winter day. I was alone and enjoyed the building by myself. Walking in and staring up at the stained glass almost brought me to tears. What a great place to exist.

AN
Review №19

Its neat to see but is basically a dog park so ignore the piss smells, but if its open they have a beautiful place you can go into and meditate and I guess send out prayer requests.

Tr
Review №20

This place was great! You can stand in the ring and hear a cool echo as you speak, sing or yell. Lol

Vi
Review №21

....anyone who ever read my often sardonic, and sarcastic reviews is aware of my penchant for great details ,good, and/or bad..but,as if a picture is worth a thousand words ,then lets save a few minutes...pretty sure these say it better than i ever could....

Mo
Review №22

This is a lovely little park housing a bright cornucopia-shaped all-faiths chapel centrally located in downtown Dallas. I stumbled across this park and chapel while walking around and wasn’t disappointed. The thanksgiving-themed architecture is breathtaking and the shape of the thanksgiving chapel will leave you in awe. The white color of the chapel is a calming contrast the rainbow colored stained glass windows spiraling up the interior’s ceiling. This is a beautiful place for people of all faiths to come and worship in the same space. There are benches scattered throughout the park, trash cans, and dog waste bags as well. I recommend this park to anyone in the downtown area looking for a nice little park with beautiful architecture to look at or someone of any religious background to visit in times of worship and prayer.

Th
Review №23

I must say, the new staff has made great strides to bring this inter-city park back to its original glory! The multiple fountains are beautiful, the landscape is looking wonderful and once again it is an awesome place to meditate and give thanks to God. Finding a peaceful place in the middle of downtown is unbelievable! Thank you Thanks-Giving Foundation!!

Yu
Review №24

Interesting place to stop by

Ro
Review №25

The best place in downtown Dallas as its a spiritual place as sacred as a house of worship of any faith or religion or sect & it embraces all. One can feel strongly what I use to call The Presence in a way that you think if you turn around youll see it even. I call The Presence my concept of a power greater than I, my Higher Power which some call God. It has provided me with many great & wonderful gifts holistically & I consider it my holy grounds & sacred space.

Sa
Review №26

A very peaceful place for reflection and prayer in the heart of Downtown Dallas.

Jo
Review №27

This little park covers more expensive downtown real estate than you might think at first. Paths guide you around and frequent thanks giving expressions appear. The square advertises itself as a multi-faith endeavor but the emphasis is heavily Christian.As much as I like the idea of this part, its execution doesnt seem to hit the mark with me. Its become a bit grimy over the years and seems perhaps a tad forgotten. Its still worth a look if youre in downtown.

Al
Review №28

What seems like structure of a spire in the middle of downtown is actually home to a church and a small area to relax. But there is also a well kept secret, access to the underground pedestrian network tunnels built in the 70s.While it is now a shadow of its former self as most of the tunnels are vacant and closed off, its still an eerie and interesting experience.There are even a few shops and restaurants still open, albeit only near the office complexes. Still a worthwhile trip to make even for just 1 hour.

sh
Review №29

A nice respite in downtown. I was disappointed that the water features werent working. I expect it might be because winter weather was just ebbing. Hopefully, that will be working soon.

Ma
Review №30

Cool place, just closed during Covid

La
Review №31

Lovely place to visit and reflect upon the blessings of life.

Ma
Review №32

I live this place, so tranquil and beautiful. I was there doing a photoshoot today

Yi
Review №33

One of the best parts in Dallas. Its kinda tucked away and easy to miss but its nice for a brief visit. Also, I very highly suggest a visit to the chapel. The stain glass spiral roof is a beautiful and amazing sight

Jo
Review №34

Dallas is huge and amazing you can expect to find anything and everything

Ma
Review №35

Absolutely beautiful. Tranquil. Divine. And a beautiful place to remember our humanity and love for all!!!

Jo
Review №36

Little hidden gem it is indeed. In the heart of Dallas downtown. Spiritually enticing.

Er
Review №37

An incredibly serene spot in the heart of the BigD. Nice place to stop in for a quick visit with God!

He
Review №38

Its worthwhile to visit this unique park. Itll make you feel good to spend time here.

Cy
Review №39

This cute sq is in the very center, just parallel 5 min walk from the giant eyeball. The sq is triangle shaped and starts from an exterior belfry in the angle, then widening to a cute park wheres the all faiths rounded spiral Chapel. The Chapel is accessed via a small bridge and its open to all religions. Its small in size but with very interesting and nice horizontal stained glass windows in the spiral roof.

Le
Review №40

Parking is not easy but a nice place to visit.

Re
Review №41

Norman Rockwell mosic

T
Review №42

The artistry is beautiful and you can enjoy various forms of art. I enjoyed looking around at the outdoor spaces from fountains, tile art, and flag area. I found the order of the flags strange as well as them all being the same height. It may have been the view that changed the direction of the flags but other than the Texas flag, the other flag should not have been hung at the same level, in my opinion. The only thing wrong with the entire place is that most all the surrounding buildings have fecal material all over the sidewalks. It worse worse than my trip to San Francisco in April of this same year. I was appalled and disappointed. Such beautiful potential is being wasted by filthy conditions.

Al
Review №43

Very beautiful quiet place

Do
Review №44

Love it love they waterfallsAnd all the trees.and they way they landscaping .

Mi
Review №45

I honestly cant believe that someplace this tranquil and beautiful is right in the heart of a downtown Metropolis. Quite possibly one of the most peaceful and joyful places Ive been in awhile. Strongly suggest anyone visiting the Dallas downtown area take time out of their day just to walk through this area. glory be to God who deserves all the praise.

Al
Review №46

Cute park. The chapel is a must see

De
Review №47

Great little place in the middle of the city.

Am
Review №48

A peaceful place to reflect and spend a moment appreciating the beautiful architecture, mosaic mural, and one of the largest installations of horizontal stain glass youll ever see. You can even rent the space for small events! Ive seen beautiful engagement photos here.

jo
Review №49

Beautiful place in the middle of Downtown, cool water features and a beautiful non-denominational chapel!! Definitely recommend!!!

So
Review №50

Very pretty Chapel. I almost missed it when walking through Thanks giving square. You need to go up a ramp and the entrance is at the top of the ramp.

Ma
Review №51

In attempt # 2 and still havent made it inside. They either close to early or having a wedding. Hope Ill get to see the beautiful kaleidoscope of stained glass some day.

Ar
Review №52

We went to go see tuba Christmas!!! Loved it!! Great space, great music, great location

Fi
Review №53

Love going here it sets the mood

pa
Review №54

They have Sunday mass for homeless people and its very uplifting

Br
Review №55

Very clean and peaceful

Ri
Review №56

Great place to visit!

Vi
Review №57

Calm place in the middle of the city.

Er
Review №58

Very big. Unfortunately closed off with a wire that stopped us honest hard working citizens from entering. We came, we saw it from afar, we were in awe. Go here.

se
Review №59

I was truly moved by the spirituality displayed through all aspects of so many faiths in so many ways from the quotes to the symbology. The chapel is a beautiful piece of architecture with its nautilus spiral ceiling inlaid with stained glass that catches the sun on just that special way its a definite must see while touring downtown Dallas. Its a quiet oasis for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city life of its surroundings.

La
Review №60

Beautiful

C
Review №61

It was a little scary late at night but the people there were really nice. Everyone should take a moment each day to appreciate someone else even the homeless.

er
Review №62

Beautiful chapel. Nice park to visit after you wade through the homeless.

Na
Review №63

We went for the Christmas tuba concert. It was fun!

Ca
Review №64

A beautiful and unexpected joy to visit. Peaceful.

ni
Review №65

It so beautiful. Especially if you want a quiet place to pray.

AK
Review №66

A spectacular piece of architecture! One of the most beautiful places to visit downtown Dallas.

Ch
Review №67

One of the many reasons why Dallas is so beautiful.

Ko
Review №68

So inspiring and I feel grateful to experience this place.

fa
Review №69

My fav place in Downtown Dallas. I love the chapel area. I go there almost every Friday for Jumuah Prayers

Sr
Review №70

If you are a tourist then there is not much to see in this place. But may be you can spend an hr or so. I would recommend evenings or mornings as the noon time is really hot here.

Ed
Review №71

One of the greatest places in dallas to visit....especial on religion get to gather as Christmas.

Fl
Review №72

Very nice park space in downtown Dallas.

Ak
Review №73

We arrived at about 11 in the morning, after a 15 minute search for parking. The first thing you see is a large golden circle, with some quotes around it, from world leaders, etc. This is a great spot for photos, so make sure to take some good ones here! You can then walk the grounds, where there are some water features, and then a church, with a very beatuifully decorated stained glass roof. Here you can really see many of the buildings in downtown, and you can get a great reflection photo on the glass building just next to the area. All in all, it is an amazing place to walk through and get a few good photos.

Mi
Review №74

Its a nice place to walk through.The grass used to be a pet area, but recently theyve disallowed pets to improve the place.Theres a nice spiral tower you can walk over the main area with. Also the large golden ring seems to be a favorite photo spot.

Kr
Review №75

Nice quite place with serene atmosphere. It is cool place even in summer. Early morning it is ideal for concentrated reading / Meditation

Al
Review №76

Lovely quiet place, but lacking chairs it’s hard to stay long enough to contemplate.

De
Review №77

Beautiful peaceful place

Da
Review №78

Merry Tuba Christmas was amazing! Thank you to everyone who makes this even possible!

Ma
Review №79

The only place Ive seen where the Word of God is honored and proclaimed in public. All the scriptures are about giving praise and thanksgiving to God, not the law!

Tr
Review №80

Nice place to spend some quiet time

Er
Review №81

Great place to have a quiet chat with a friend, could do without the religious overtones but it is what it is.

Ro
Review №82

Nice little park with water and art right downtown. Dont along fun at Tuba Christmas!

Al
Review №83

Reunion + collaboration + unification = peace

Ti
Review №84

In the heart of downtown Dallas encompassed with lush garden and water streams that end with calming cascades; modern architecture, the best its the all creed chapel in it with upwards swirl reaching the sky. Bell tower that resembles the Mother church before entering the square on Pacific Ave. Whoever conceived the idea of building such open wide place for cult deserves a prize.

xc
Review №85

A great little escape in the middle of your day in the middle of the city.

Me
Review №86

Peaceful place in the middle of downtown is unbelievable!

An
Review №87

Great time Dawn! Beautiful silence

Mi
Review №88

It was a beautiful walk and at the end you get to see this beautiful mosaic ceiling Feels so peaceful and you can write what youre thankful for and put it on the board.

Ka
Review №89

A surprisingly peaceful respite. The spiral chapel and Glory Window are stunning.

Ja
Review №90

Beautiful location you would enjoy visiting here

Ka
Review №91

Rohingy Muslim brothers. His people going through ethnic cleansing by Myanmar govt leaders. Hating on his melanin.

Br
Review №92

What a peaceful and beautiful place in the chaos of life... I found myself recentered here.

Re
Review №93

My wife & myself got married here a year ago, very beautiful place, very beautiful @ night

Y
Review №94

This was a fun place to visit either though we missed the museum time. We enjoyed reading about the history of this area and beautifully design space

Br
Review №95

The chapel was beautiful on the Inside and all of the horizontal flowing fountains are amazing and created a beautiful sound of water trickling.

Ja
Review №96

It was very peaceful. A great day to chill, relax and enjoy the sounds of the city without having to actually see how those sounds were being made. (I.e. all the traffic). There is also a Convenient entrance to the underground tunnels in downtown. So ample opportunity to go eat.

Al
Review №97

A beautiful place to stop and reflect. The stained glass chapel is incredibly beautiful. The monument is in need of some TLC by the city, but overall a unique and lovely park.

Jo
Review №98

Theyve really cleaned it up. The fountains are all working. The grass has filled in. A nice relaxing place to have lunch.

Al
Review №99

Its a beautiful place to visit while in Dallas. While the park is open all the time, be sure to come by when the chapel is open. The stain glass spiral represents the path to heaven and its beautiful.

Do
Review №100

Beautiful, clear cold day for Tuba Christmas in Thanksgiving Square this Christmas Eve! Its an annual tradition for us, rain or shine. Highly recommended!

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  • Address:1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
  • Site:http://www.thanksgiving.org/
  • Phone:+1 214-969-1977
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Chapel
  • Garden
  • Historical landmark
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:10am–4pm
  • Sunday:10am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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