About the Foundation

The White Rock Lake Foundation got its start in 1989, when a concerned group of citizens formed the foundation out of concern for the lake. Friends’ first task was to have the dredging project for the lake placed on the upcoming bond election. Friends was among several similarly concerned groups who pleaded the case before the Dallas City Council, with successful results: the issue was placed on the bond referendum and in May 1995, Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved a $18 million dollar bond issue to dredge White Rock Lake and restore it to a healthy, life-sustaining depth by the end of the 20th century. 

From those grassroots origins, the White Rock Lake Foundation has adopted goals that include the development of a Comprehensive Landscape Architectural Concept Plan and a schedule for all restoration, preservation, and development efforts at White Rock Lake. These goals have been adopted by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Fundraising continues to be a critical component of the White Rock Lake Foundation’s responsibilities. Private funds have paid for essentials at White Rock Lake Park such as  signage, bicycle racks, benches, trash receptacles, and additional landscaping.

Monument Sign  Tree Planting

Baseball Field Coverings   Baseball Field Plaque

And soon you will see trail markers and maps around the lake in coordination with our friends at the Dallas Running Club:

Preliminary Trail Marker Sign Design

About the Event

The primary goal of Jewel of Dallas Gala is to raise funds for the refurbishing of the historic building at Winfrey Point.

Snow at Winfrey Point 1953

Winfrey Point Today

Inside Winfrey Point-50's

View of Downtown Dallas from the porch at Winfrey Point

Weddings at Winfrey Point

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Footage of The Velvet Underground playing at Winfrey Point-1969

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