Illustration by Jessica Turner.
From August to July, Dallas teens can receive free admission to city museums, gardens, entertainment venues and leisure facilities.
In partnership with various city departments and programs, Dallas Park and Recreation is offering up to 10,000 Teen All Access Passes, giving people aged 13-17 access to an array of municipal destinations. Access passes can be picked up at any local recreation center while supplies last.
Parents may not collect passes for their children, and teens must present either their or their parent’s ID showing Dallas residency to receive a pass. Forms of ID not including a driver’s license, passport or Mexican ID card may be required to be accompanied by a Dallas utility bill.
Although passes cannot be used at some locations after the end of July, the majority remain valid until Aug 31.
Attractions available to those with passes include:
African American Museum: Free admission Tuesday-Saturday through Aug. 31.
Bahama Beach: Free admission for four people. Valid Tuesday-Friday through July 28.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture locations: Free general admission through Aug. 31. Advance ticket reservations are required.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden: Free admission, including parking, for up to four people until July 31.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: Free admission for up to four people.
Dallas Park and Recreation Summer Fitness: One free Teen Fitness Pass (registration and waiver required), available 12-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Dallas Zoo: Free admission for four people and a parking pass. Advance online reservation required.
Golf Dallas: One complimentary green fee at City of Dallas golf courses. Valid after 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday until Aug. 31.
Shakespeare Dallas: Free Admission for four people to Much Ado About Nothing or Two Gentleman of Verona at Samuell Grand Amphitheater. Valid until July 16.
Southern Skates Roller Rink: Free admission for four people, valid each Sunday in July and August. Includes skate rental.
The Sixth Floor Museum: Free Admission for one teen and one adult (18+). Tickets must be purchased online using the “Dallas Teen All Access Pay” payment. Pass coupon must be presented with tickets for entry. Valid through Aug. 31.
Trinity River Audubon Center: Free guided program for teens (hike, craft and more) every Friday at 10 a.m. in July. Free admission and parking for all guests through Dec. 31.
Each pass will have location-specific pass coupons (plastic tabs), which secure admission and must be presented at time of entry.
