White Rock Lake, northeast of downtown Dallas

A popular recreation area for residents of Dallas, and a favorite spot of gay and lesbian sunbathers, White Rock Lake (off of Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 78, northeast of downtown, 972-622-7283) lies several miles northeast of downtown and comprises a number of points of interest, including a dog park, boathouse, beaches and jogging trails, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. There's not a gay section per se (and police are quite vigilant about public nudity and sexual activity - it's unwise to even think about it), but the lake just has something of a "family" following, and you'll often see gay folks walking and playing with dogs at the dog park at the north end of the lake. Note that there's no swimming or motorized craft permitted in the lake; however, kayaking and sailing are popular. And biking, in-line skating, jogging, and walking are popular activities along the lake's lovely shoreline.