Dallas Park and Recreation have expanded its program offering free admission to museums and other attractions in the city for teenagers. Dallas introduced the "Teen All Access Pass" in 2021 and gave them all away; this year, the parks department is giving out 10,000.
The passes are good for kids age 13-17 at sites across the city including the African American Museum, Bahama Beach, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas Zoo and Perot Museum.
"It is free of charge. It's a pass that will provide access to a lot of city attractions whether they are privately owned or City of Dallas facilities," said Dallas Park and Recreation Superintendent Steve Baker.
A complete list of venues is available here.
Baker said partnerships with local non-profits, museums and arts organizations can help kids stay engaged with educational opportunities during the summer.
"It's an opportunity for kids to continue learning and reading just to keep up with what the learning loss had been," he says. "It's such a blessing to keep kids engaged and learning about the city in general so they can feel proud about being here."
Through the end of July, the passes include one free green fee at Golf Dallas venues Monday through Thursday and admission Sunday to Southern Skates Roller Rink. Fitness centers at City of Dallas recreation centers are open to teens between 12-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
"If you want to just chill out and read a book, the Dallas Library is included in here as well. They're helping promote Mayor Johnson's Summer Reading Program," Baker said.
Most venues allow the teen to bring up to four people to each venue for one visit.
Kids must live in the City of Dallas and can get the passes at neighborhood rec centers. Kids must show proof of Dallas residency; parents cannot pick up passes for kids.
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