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In 1995, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas. The Plaza commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses. Each piece of bronze art was created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas. It is located adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center at Young and Griffin between the historical Pioneer Cemetery and the Dallas Convention Center. Pioneer Plaza represents the largest public open space in the central business district.
Other features of Pioneer Plaza include a waterfall, man-made cliffs, native plant life and the small historic details on the sculptures.
For some people is not so special, but personally I loved it. All together, the bronze cows and cowboys are on of the biggest statue in Texas and world. It's typical and suggestive. The cemetery and...
This is a great get out of your car and walk around exhibit that isn't too big. You can see it all in five to ten minutes or spend longer enjoying the details. Great for kids and adults alike.
As a native Texan, I had never been here. Tucked in between skyscrapers and urban development is this monument to the west as well as a quiet, old cemetery and Confederate war memorial. A nice stop...
