Rev. A.R. Griggs Park

Dallas has evolved into a world renowned city due to its rich history of visionary individuals that include: courageous pioneers, determined farmers, innovative entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers and extraordinary men of faith. As one enters Dallas from the north on the Central Expressway they are welcomed by the skyline and an eight acre park that marks the historic areas of State-Thomas, Freedman’s Town and Old North Dallas. Griggs Park commemorates Reverend Allen R. Griggs the 1870’s pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, who created the first Dallas high school for African Americans as well as many other numerous self-help initiatives. The vision is for Griggs Park to leave a footprint memorial to the past, while enhancing the green open space for the enjoyment of the community and families who live, work and play in Uptown, the highest density residential neighborhood in Dallas.

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