Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

Founded in 2002, Friends of the Trinity Strand Trail continues to put passion and purpose into designing and building a beautiful, vital, car-free greenway along the original Trinity River channel.

As we continue to expand, we have become an integral part of The Loop Dallas, creating a continuous, accessible trail connecting our oasis with much of Dallas’ vibrant neighborhoods, businesses, and cultural districts.

The Trail was made possible through invaluable contributions from the Friends of the Trinity Strand Trail, and of land, time and funding from donors and partners including the City of Dallas.

Key Features:

  • Attractive native habitats, skyline views, car-free urban connectivity.

  • Lighting, water stations & signage.

  • Proximity to hundreds of local restaurants, art galleries, hotels, living, and eclectic businesses.

  • Public art, gathering spaces, and safety crossings.

  • Scientist-led environmental preservation & restoration.

  • Architect and local artist collaborations for beautification.

Completed Work:

  • Hi-Line Connector (2025) — featuring vibrant murals and street lighting— connecting the Trinity Strand Trail with the Katy Trail through the Design District and Victory Park.

  • Phase 2 Medical District Segments: $3.3M 2012 bond-funded and $5M NCT-COG funded extension through Parkland, Market Center, and Inwood DART Station

    In Progress:

  • Hi-Line Pedestrian Bridge connecting Hi-Line to the north side of the old river channel

  • New bridge at Mama’s Daughter’s Diner

  • Lighting, benches, fountains

  • COMING SOON: Updated construction and landscape planning.

Connecting The Future

Upon completion, the Trinity Strand Trail will link with over 73 miles of Dallas trails, connecting the Design District, Medical District, Market Center, Stemmons Corridor, Downtown, Uptown, White Rock Lake, and in the future — Pegasus Park.

The project strengthens Dallas’s identity as a walkable, healthy, art-forward city.

  • Pegasus Park Extension: Ongoing design and fundraising.

  • More public art, live events, trees & landscaping, interpretive signage, and gathering spaces.