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Keeton Park Course

Keeton Park Golf Course

Dallas, TX, USA
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About this course

Keeton Park Golf Course is a municipal facility located in the southern portion of Dallas, Texas. Designed by Dave Bennett, the course serves the local golfing community as an accessible public option within the city's network of municipal courses. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the North Texas region, with mature trees lining many fairways and providing definition to the routing. The course offers a straightforward test of golf suited to players of varying skill levels. Water features come into play on several holes, and strategically placed bunkers guard greens and landing areas throughout the round. The design emphasizes playability while still requiring thoughtful course management, particularly on approach shots where green complexes reward accuracy. As a municipal course in a major metropolitan area, Keeton Park provides an important recreational resource for Dallas residents and visitors seeking an affordable round of golf. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with basic amenities typical of public courses. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to municipal golf in Texas during the era of its construction, prioritizing maintenance efficiency and pace of play alongside the strategic elements of the game.

Quick facts

Location
Dallas, TX, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1978
Holes
18
Designer
Dave Bennett
Par
70
Length
6,272 yards
Difficulty
71.5/109
Course Vaults score
6.5

Getting there

# Getting There

Keeton Park Golf Course sits within Dallas proper, making the journey refreshingly direct for those arriving via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), typically a 20-30 minute drive southeast depending on traffic patterns. The route traces through the urban fabric of Dallas, transitioning from the sprawl of the metroplex into the quieter residential neighborhoods that frame this understated gem in the city's east side. For those piloting private aircraft, Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) offers a closer alternative just northwest of the course, cutting ground time to mere minutes. The final approach unfolds along tree-lined streets that speak to Dallas's older, more established character - a welcome departure from the glass towers of downtown, arriving at a course that has quietly anchored this corner of the city for generations.

FAQ

Common questions about Keeton Park

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Keeton Park has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.

Keeton Park was designed by Dave Bennett.

Yes. Keeton Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Keeton Park is 70.

Keeton Park plays 6,272 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Keeton Park is 109.

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