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Keeton Park Golf Course Guide: Water, Pecans and a Big Grass Range

A 1979 Dallas city course on a former pecan plantation in the Trinity River forest, with water on most holes and an oversized grass range.

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Keeton Park is a City of Dallas golf course in southeast Dallas, built in 1979 on a former pecan plantation in the Trinity River forest. It's a par 72 known for pecan-lined fairways, lots of water and one of the best practice ranges at any Dallas city course: an oversized grass driving range plus a full short game area.

Keeton Park at a glance

  • Address: 2323 N Jim Miller Rd, Dallas, TX 75227
  • Phone: 214-670-8784
  • Holes: 18, par 72, about 6,500 yards from the blue tees per GolfPass, with newer championship tees that play longer
  • Practice: an award-winning oversized grass driving range, putting green, and a short game area with chipping, pitching and bunkers
  • Owner: City of Dallas. Home of the Tony Martinez School of Golf.
  • Tee times: keetonpark.com, by phone or in the pro shop, up to 7 days ahead

What is Keeton Park like to play?

GolfPass says water comes into play on all but three holes, and the course is flat and walkable, so accuracy matters more than distance. The city describes pecan-lined fairways, and the course is an Audubon sanctuary, so expect wildlife. The city has also renovated the greens, improved fairways and expanded the range in recent years.

What is the history of Keeton Park?

Dave Bennett designed Keeton Park, and it opened in 1979. AvidGolfer has named it to its Top 50 list.

FAQ

Does Keeton Park have a grass driving range?

Yes, an oversized grass range, plus a short game area with bunkers.

Is Keeton Park hard?

It's not long, but water on most holes punishes wayward shots. Bring extra balls.

Can I take lessons at Keeton Park?

Yes. The Tony Martinez School of Golf is based there.

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By Benjamin Stromberg, Co-Founder, GolfRoots. Sources: City of Dallas Parks, keetonpark.com, GolfPass. Checked October 2026.