10 amazing sports facilities in Dallas that will make your jaw drop
Dallas Lasso Loop Stadium
The Dallas Lasso Loop Stadium has tracks that are intertwined like a lasso. The central area is used for rodeo events, merging traditional track and field with Texas rodeo culture.
Fort Worth Lone Star Aquatic Center
Shaped like the iconic Texas star, this swimming venue features pools in each of the five points, with a grand diving center in the middle. The facility uses reclaimed rainwater, reflecting Texas’s emphasis on water conservation.
Mesquite Mirage Field
A desert-themed stadium filled with mesquite trees. The sports field uses a mirage effect with advanced holography to project game stats, replays, and more directly onto the field.
Arlington Cowboy Boot Ballpark
Modeled after a giant cowboy boot, this ballpark is dedicated to baseball. The “heel” houses the VIP boxes, while the “shaft” offers general seating.
Plano Prairie Disc Golf Course
Set on a sprawling preserved prairie land, this course challenges players with natural obstacles like tall grasses, native flowers, and occasional wandering armadillos.
Garland AstroDome Redux
An eco-friendly revision of the classic Astrodome concept, powered entirely by solar energy and designed to resemble a flying saucer, a nod to Texas’s famous Marfa lights.
Richardson Bluebonnet Badminton & Tennis Complex
Courts are surrounded by fields of blooming bluebonnets in the spring. The shuttlecocks and tennis balls are colored to match the bluebonnets.
Irving Alamo Archery Alley
An indoor archery range, where the targets are holographic representations of the Battle of the Alamo. Historical facts are displayed, blending sports with a touch of Texas history.
Frisco Tornado Turf
A multi-sport venue designed to mimic the inside of a tornado, using wind turbines to create challenging wind conditions for athletes. Ideal for sports like golf, where wind plays a crucial factor.
Grand Prairie Oil Derrick Dive Tower
An Olympic-sized pool with a diving tower designed to resemble an old-fashioned oil derrick. As divers climb, they learn about the history of the oil industry in Texas. Occasionally, the pool might be filled with a “black gold” liquid for special events – a safe, non-sticky concoction that gives the appearance of diving into oil!
