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Take sun salutations outside with classes in Dallas and Fort Worth parks

Don't forget to BYOM (bring your own mat).

Photo courtesy of Uptown Dallas, Inc.

Perhaps you've spent the last year doing yoga in your living room, or are now venturing back out to studios. But during this magical time of not-yet-scorching Texas weather, you should be stretching and savasana-ing outside.

Here's a roundup of May and June yoga classes — many of them free — at parks and other landmarks around Dallas and Fort Worth.

Yoga in Griggs Park
Every Saturday in May, bring you yoga mat, water, and a towel to this free 9 am class. The Uptown Young Leadership Council has partnered with CorePower Yoga to help you start your weekend off right and get your sweat on with us. Registration is not required, but social distancing is encouraged.

V12 Yoga at Pacific Plaza Park
Part of the "Let's Get Physical" series hosted by Downtown Dallas Inc., this free hour-long yoga class happens on Sunday, May 30, from 10-11 am. Bring your own mat, water, and desire to get up off the couch.

Community Yoga at The Trailhead
Held each Saturday from 9-10 am, this free and suitable-for-all-levels class asks that you practice social distancing and BYOM (bring your own mat).

Yoga Series in Burnett Park
Relax and enjoy a free yoga class on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 pm through June, led by a Downtown Fort Worth YMCA instructor. The three-acre park makes social distancing easy, and face coverings are recommended when not on your mat (and you should bring your own). Attendees also receive 10 percent off a purchase and parking validation from Neighbor’s House Grocery — just head across the street and show them your yoga mat.

Sunset Yoga at Reunion Tower
Find your inner peace with City Yoga Dallas on May 27 beginning at 7 pm (though you should arrive by 6:30). Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and towel, and then after class go out on the observation deck for the perfect selfie with downtown Dallas. Reservations are required.

Broadway Yoga at ATTPAC
On June 5 at 10 am, City Yoga will lead an all-level Vinyasa class set to your favorite Broadway hits in front of the Winspear Opera House. It's free and open to the public, but donations to AT&T Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs are suggested. Class size is limited, and please bring your own mat and towel. Masks are required at all times except during class. Free parking is available in Lexus Red Parking for patrons who exit before noon, and Beyond Meat will be on-site serving complimentary plant-based fare.

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Fun times in the city

Dallas swings a spot on new list of most fun cities in U.S. for 2024

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Dallas just wants to have fun, according to WalletHub's new ranking of the most fun cities in America in 2024.

The annual report ranked Dallas No. 31 out of 182 U.S. cities.

WalletHub's experts compared each city using 65 metrics to determine their level of "fun." Metrics were split among three main categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and cost.

According to the study's findings, Dallas was 24th nationally in the category for nightlife and parties, and ranked No. 39 in the "entertainment and recreation" category. That may be especially alluring for anyone who wants to explore the city's vast entertainment opportunities (especially during the holiday season), family-friendly recreational activities, top dining destinations, and more. Plus, Dallas is home to entertainment juggernauts like the State Fair of Texas and TopGolf.

Dallas performed poorly in the overall cost category, earning No. 114 out of all 182 cities. However, this category mostly compares flat costs rather than affordability based on local cost of living.

Potential new Dallasites should do their research before deciding to move here, rather than basing their decision on short trips and vacations alone. But we won't blame them for wanting to live in one of the best cities in the world.

"The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo in the report.

Austin (No. 6) and Houston (No. 9) were the only Texas cities to earn a spot in the top 10 most fun U.S. cities list. Austin moved up one spot from last year, while Houston made a 10-place jump.

Other fun-filled Texas cities that made it in the top 100 are El Paso (No. 53), Fort Worth (No. 55), Plano (No. 78), Arlington (No. 79), and Corpus Christi (No. 99).

The top 10 most fun U.S. cities are:

No. 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 2 – Orlando, Florida
No. 3 – Miami, Florida
No. 4 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 5 – New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 6 – Austin, Texas
No. 7 – San Francisco, California
No. 8 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 9 – Houston, Texas
No. 10 – New York City, New York

Cities were evaluated based on the number of attractions per capita, nightlife activities per capita, the average prices for eating at a restaurant or buying a movie ticket, and more. Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Trust for Public Land, and the Council for Community and Economic Research, among others.

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