White Rock Lake is a 1,254 acre city lake located approximately 5 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. The lake was formed by damming White Rock Creek,
which today widens into the lake before continuing south out of the spillway and emptying into the Trinity River. White Rock is one of the most heavily
used parks in the Dallas Park system and is the location of many special events and runs including the White Rock Marathon, which, for part of the course,
runs around the lake. The White Rock Marathon is recognized as a top 10 marathon within the United States, and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier
(an annual marathon race hosted by several cities in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is always held on Patriots' Day, the
third Monday of April). White Rock Lake offers a variety of active and passive activity options and is one of the best places to experience natural
areas and wildlife in an urban setting.
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