Dontcha wish you were here? During these cold rainy winter-like days I know I do…..

Kidd Springs Lake circa 1908

Before Oak Cliff became a part of Dallas, the community debated about using Kidd Springs as a water supply. It was thought an infinite supply of water could be had if only an artesian well could access the source. Questions remained about the chemical content of the water, and I can find no mention of actual drilling of a well. In the early 1900s Kidd Springs was a popular place for picnics, and it is often mentioned as a destination of Dallas society. People began building homes in the verdant area, and in 1921 the city of Dallas decided to annex the community of Kidd Springs Heights.

Bridge and inlet at Kidd Springs, ca 1907