12 OctOber 2 - 8, 2025 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents of intact Victorian houses in Dallas, and stepping through the neighborhood’s gate feels like stepping into a better time. (For ar- chitecture, that is. We’ll keep our modern medicine and rights and whatnot.) Griggs Park, located here, has walking trails and gorgeous skyline views. - CMG Highland Park Village 47 Highland Park Village For a peek at how the other half lives, take a stroll around Highland Park Village. Rows of luxury boutiques make for a perfect window shopping experience (or real shopping, if you’re down to splurge). Restaurants such as Sadelle’s are slightly easier to justify since you can only eat (and spend) so much. Ambitious single folks can linger outside of these shops and restaurants in hopes of bumping into one of Dallas’ 92,300 millionaires. - CMG Reverchon Park 3505 Maple Ave. One of the most notable outdoor spaces in Dallas, Reverchon Park has been a fixture of recreation for more than 100 years. If you want to feel a brief but arboreal escape from urban sprawl, stone steps lead up to a slice of woods atop the park’s hill. If you’re looking to go the distance with your walk, Rever- chon also feeds into the Katy Trail. Plus, the park’s baseball field just got over $5 million in renovations, so if you need a rest break from walking, you might be able to catch a game or step out on the mound yourself. This one has restrooms open to the public, too. - ALEC SPICER Exall Park 1355 Adair St. In the heart of East Dallas’ Bryan Park neighborhood sits Exall Park, a charming vision of recreation just north of Deep Ellum. Don’t let the nearby hustle and bustle of Deep Ellum deter you, though — Exall Park is so quaint that, for a brief, endorphin-fueled moment, you might think you’ve been transported to the suburbs. The modest green space offers a playground, making it an ideal spot for family-friendly activities. The park is also home to one of the city of Dallas’ public recreation centers, available to Dallas resi- dents with public recreation memberships, or for a $5 drop-in fee. - AS ▼ OUTDOORS THREE’S COMPANY A NEW STUDY FOUND THAT DALLAS IS ONE OF THE TOP 3 CITIES IN THE NATION FOR POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS. BY ALYSSA FIELDS I f you’re adherent to the Britney Spears School of Thought, threesomes are Bib- lical. “Livin’ in sin is the new thing,” as the renowned theologian Spears says in her underrated No. 1 hit single, “3.” There’s no doubt that Dallas is a very religious city; there are an estimated 10,000 religious organizations and churches within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. And yes, this is a city that is known for its extravagant megachurches as much as it is for the disappointment of the Dal- las Cowboys. But do not let our pious na- ture fool you — Dallas is full to the brim of swingers and the poly-curious, according to a new report, and also the sheer number of upside-down pineapples (the calling card of the non-monogamous) subtly hid- ing in Oak Cliff front lawns. A study from Sisterwives, a dating app dedicated to matching polyamorous couples, ranked Dallas as the third most curious city about open relationships. Sisterwives advertises itself as the only matchmaking platform for polygamous and polyamorous relationships, and it ana- lyzed user data from more than 15,000 ac- tive users across the United States to rank each city. “By combining Southern conservatism with urban liberalism, Dallas creates a hid- den curiosity around alternative relation- ships, encouraging residents to explore polyamory through online dating,” reads the study from Sister- wives. The study found that Texas, in gen- eral, has a thing for under-the-covers community building, ranking at the very top of the chart for polyamory inter- est — must be that good ’ol Southern hospitality. Addition- ally, Texas users ac- count for 10% of the website’s total users. The study explains this by citing a 2024 study that ranked the state as the “second- best state for dating.” We’ll agree to disagree there. Atlanta came out on top of the list, so if you’re in the Hollywood of the South, you might want to ask your hot date to bring his other hot date on your hot date. Houston is the second-most poly-curious city, accord- ing to the report. If you do partake in an open relation- ship, no judgment, Sisterwives recom- mends setting firm boundaries with hard rules and abundantly clear communication. After all, you wouldn’t want to get in a fight with your husband’s girlfriend’s boyfriend about something silly like the dishes. Swinging is the not-so-secret arm of the Dallas dating scene. The city boasts a num- ber of members-only swingers clubs. If you are curious, a safe space like a club with its own rules and safety precautions is a good place to start. Anyone who’s found themselves in the circle of hell that is Dallas’ dating scene, swiping left on unappealing potential matches, has likely seen “ENM” on a pro- file or two. Or 28. It stands for “ethically non-monogamous,” and it means that the person more than likely already has a part- ner. So if you’re one for monogamy, swipe left. ▼ THINGS TO DO STORMS AHEAD SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS UNVEILS A NEW RECORD-BREAKING ROLLER COASTER SET TO OPEN NEXT YEAR. BY PRESTON BARTA A storm is brewing at Six Flags Over Texas. The Arlington theme park has announced Tormenta Ram- paging Run, a “skyline-altering” roller coaster set to debut in 2026. The new at- traction is a statement piece designed to trample an astonishing six world records and bring a tempest of thrills to North Texas. While Tormenta Rampaging Run is quite a mouthful to say (“tormenta” means “storm” in Spanish), a glance at the render- ings shows a ride that lives up to its name. The track is a complex bend of steel that looks as if a Slinky went through the wash and was reborn as a marvel of engineering. It’s a tangled, beautiful mess of physics poised to test the limits of even the most seasoned thrill-seekers. So, what does it mean to ride this storm? At its apex, the ride climbs to a height of 309 feet before plummeting down a 285-foot, 95-degree beyond-verti- cal drop. It’s set to reach a blistering speed of 87 mph and navigate 4,199 feet of track. Basically, it’s a goliath that will secure its place in the history books as the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster. It also boasts the tallest vertical coaster loop at 179 feet and the highest Immelmann in- version, turning riders upside down 218 feet in the air. If you thought the mighty Titan ramped up the thrills when it opened in 2001, this one is dialing it up even more. The ride is the centerpiece of a newly themed area, Rancho de la Tormenta, located in the park’s Spain section. The immersive Spanish village will also feature a new restaurant, Cocina Abuela, serving authentic Spanish and Latin American cuisine. This ambitious project feels like a strate- gic move to recapture park-goer excite- ment. After the delayed opening of the Aquaman: Power Wave ride in 2023 saw some of its initial hype fade, Six Flags seems determined to keep the energy high for Tormenta by aiming for multiple world records. The announcement also follows the recent, quiet closure of the beloved Conquistador, which left some fans wish- ing for a proper farewell. “Six Flags Over Texas has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run, we are soaring to new heights,” said Mark Boyer, VP and Park Manager for Six Flags Over Texas, in the press notes. “This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation.” The coaster is a collaboration with re- nowned Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard. “As the world’s first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster,” noted Sophie Bolliger, the company’s president. Set to open during the park’s 65th anni- versary in 2026, Tormenta Rampaging Run is a full-throttle charge into a new era for Six Flags Over Texas, so start preparing for the storm. Rendering courtesy Six Flags of Texas Taking history by the horns: Tormenta Rampaging Run is set to break six roller coaster world records in 2026. Martin Meyer/Getty Almost a quarter of Americans in relationships are in some sort of polyamorous arrangement. Culture from p10
