"dont miss this"
Reviewed May, 2019 by eae777
it is a wonderful example of the real feel of a cattle drive/these statues are timeless and stunning
Pioneer Plaza
Corner of Griffin and Young StreetDallas, TX 75201
(214) 953-1184
Distance In Miles:
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center:
- 0.3
- DFW International Airport:
- 21.1
- AT&T Stadium:
- 18.8
- American Airlines Center:
- 1.3
- Dallas Love Field Airport:
- 8.5
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.
TripAdvisor® Reviews
"Part of the Herd"
Reviewed October, 2018 by Paradise17211160366
The cattle sculptures along with the cowboy herders offers a glimpse into the not too distant past when scenes such as these were common place in North Texas. The scale of the realistic sculptures...
"Really cool and interesting quick stop"
Reviewed May, 2019 by E5647LFtracym
Visited while in Dallas. Very nice outdoor exhibit featuring cattle and cowboys. 30 minute visit, and worth the stop. Enjoyed our visit, and great job to Dallas for having a first class free and...