South Dallas
| South Dallas/Fair Park | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| ZIP codes | 75215, 75210 |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
South Dallas is an area in Dallas, Texas, (USA). It is bordered by I-30 to the North, White Rock Creek to the East and the Trinity River to the West and South. In recent years the City of Dallas and organizations including Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together Dallas have begun revitalizing the area in an effort to make the area more attractive to homeowners and foster economic development.
The following neighborhoods are generally considered part of or closely connected with South Dallas; however, some of them may not be located entirely within South Dallas or may be considered parts of South Dallas by some and not others. Some are official subdivisions and some have been named by neighborhood associations. Some neighborhoods lack well defined boundaries and may overlap. Additionally, some areas within South Dallas, especially commercial and apartment areas, may not be within any of the listed neighborhoods.
The United States Postal Service operates the South Dallas Post Office,
South Dallas is within the Dallas Independent School District. The section is served by the following schools:
The Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development, a campus of El Centro College of the Dallas County Community College District, is located in a brick campus in Old South Dallas. Jim Schutze of the Dallas Observer described the building as "handsome."
South Dallas is home to Fair Park, a 277-acre (1.12 km2) recreational and educational complex located in Dallas, Texas (USA). The complex is registered as a Dallas Landmark, National Historic Landmark and is home to the annual State Fair of Texas, nine museums, six performance facilities, a lagoon, and the largest Ferris wheel in North America.
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