5 REFLECTION POINT

5. REFLECTION POINT

Plaza Solana, a stone scenic overlook near the boathouse on the East Lawther side of the lake — situated between the Tokalon and Lakewood Boulevard connections to the trail was phase one of an overarching Reflection Point project. Plans for the next two phases of

Reflection Point include additional seating; improvements to the trail, walkway and landscaping; and construction of a Lakewood Gateway that would connect the neighborhood to the trails and lake. The trail from Reflection Point will eventually connect with the Santa Fe Trail that will run through East Dallas and to Deep Ellum.

The first phase of the project, Plaza Solana was partially funded with private donations, and partially funded by the city’s bond program. Another $1.5 million is needed to complete the project, and no funds are yet allocated for it.

6. DOG PARK

TheWhiteRockDogParkat MockingbirdandWestLawther was built on a shoestring budget, Winters says. Neighbors love it, but it’sfarfromuser-friendly,especially on rainy days when it tends to flood.

“WhiteRockDogParkneeds a lotofwork,”Winterssays. “We need to expand the paddocks; add new parking; add more amenities, shade and irrigation; open the park up to the shoreline; clean up that shoreline; and make it more of a visual commodity.” The good news isthat$800,000inbondmoney has been allocated for this project, but another $2 million is needed to make everything happen. One planning meeting has been held regarding the dog park remodel, Winters says, and another is being planned for this month.