With all the stormy weather North Texas has been recently experiencing, there’s no time like the present to take advantage of sunny weather, round up the gang, grab the picnic basket and soak up summertime at one of these out-of-the-ordinary primo picnic hotspots.

DALLAS

LEONHARDT LAGOON AT FAIR PARK

Where: 1121 1st Ave, Dallas

Hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

When you think of Fair Park, the State Fair of Texas is generally what comes to mind, but the 277-acre park is actually a great place to explore all year round and, most importantly, it’s the perfect place for a picnic. Spread out a blanket on the banks of the Leonhardt Lagoon and enjoy the sculpture by Dallas artist Patricia Johanson . The park encourages people to climb on the sculpture for a closer look at the in

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