Park and Playground System, Dallas, Texas, 1921-1923 [Annual Report] Page: 16

                                

Turner Plaza is located between Forest and
Cliff Parks. By permission of the Park Board,
the Trustees of the Dallas Public Library built
the Oak Cliff Branch Library here. The grounds

have been beautified by shrubbery, flowers, lawns,
trees, walks and other improvements and afford
an ideal rest spot and waiting station for street
car patrons.

TRINITY PLAY PARK

Located at Corinth and Cockrell Streets.    Area 41 2 acres.
Cost of land, $8,500.00.

Established years ago in the Cotton    Mills
District; this play park was the first park of its
kind for Dallas.   It proved popular from   the
start, and has been a real service in reducing
crime and improving the moral conditions of its
neighborhood. Owing to the lack of funds, the
first improvements consisted of a temporary bath
house and combination kindergarten and assem-
bly room.   Later a Milk Station was estab-
lished here. In cases where mothers are unable
to purchase milk, it is furnished free of cost. This

Acquired 1909.

institution is under the direction of the Dallas
Infants' Welfare and Milk Association.
In 1915 a new Field House, modern in every
particular and costing in excess of $20,000.00,
was constructed.  The   Field  House contains
shower baths for both sexes, play rooms, reading
rooms and an auditorium fully equipped for pic-
ture shows and amateur theatricals. Free mov-
ing picture shows are given at this park three
times a week throughout the year. Rooms and
housing for the Dallas Free Kindergarten and
Day Nursery are provided at this park.

Field Ilouse-Trinity Play Park

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS FOR NEGROES

Three combination parks and playgrounds are
maintained by the Park Department for the ex-
clusive use of the colored population of Dallas-
one in North Dallas, one in South Dallas, and
one in Oak Cliff. The total acreage of these
parks is approximately ten acres.  Playground
apparatus and a play field is provided on each of
the colored parks.

Free moving pictures are given three times
a week at each of these parks during the Summer
season.
At Hall Street Park, in North Dallas, is lo-
cated a Field House, which is provided with
shower bath facilities, reading and club rooms,
assembly hall, and a MIunicipal swimming pool
for colored people.

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LIBRARY, OR TURNER PLAZA
Located on MAarsalis Avenue and Jefferson Street, Oak Cliff. Area 1  , acres.
Acquired in 1908 and 1914.    Cost of land $10,300.00.