As part of our ongoing collaborative partnership with Hillwood Urban, the Turtle Creek Association (TCA) is committed to keeping Turtle Creek clean and beautiful from Avondale to Maple Avenue. The volume of trash our crews remove is remarkable, and it’s always interesting to hear about some of the unusual items uncovered during cleanups. Typical finds include shopping carts, golf balls from the Dallas Country Club, and now 12 unspent bullets scattered along the creek.

This alarming find was immediately reported to the Dallas Police Department, who thoroughly researched their database to determine if the bullets were linked to any criminal activity. Fortunately, no connections were found.

We share this information not to alarm but to remind our community of the importance of our mission. Beyond maintaining the creek’s beauty, these cleanups contribute to public safety by removing potentially hazardous items, especially in and around homeless encampments. This discovery underscores the critical role our efforts play in preserving Turtle Creek as a safe and welcoming space for all.

Your support helps us tackle challenges like these. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference.

TCA Earns a Four-Star Rating

We’re excited to share some news! Turtle Creek Association has been evaluated by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, and earned a Four-Star Rating. This is the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. 

Charity Navigator’s impartial, third-party evaluation validates our organization’s effectiveness and reliability.

This milestone achievement for TCA couldn’t have happened without you and your support. Thank you for being part of our family as contributors, funders, and volunteers. Your trust and support help us make a difference for Turtle Creek and the corridor.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers who recently helped stuff and stamp Gala and Home Tour invitations. Some even took on the task of wrapping gifts for this year’s favor bags, adding an extra touch of care and detail to our upcoming events. Your time, energy, and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your support.

Volunteers are the backbone of nonprofits like Turtle Creek Association. We simply couldn’t accomplish all that we do without your hard work and commitment. To each and every one of you, thank you for being an essential part of our team. Together, we are making a real difference in our community.

Homelessness is a challenging and sensitive issue that cannot be ignored. As stewards of Turtle Creek, the Turtle Creek Association (TCA) remains steadfast in our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance this cherished natural asset. Recently, the growing problem of homeless encampments in and around Turtle Creek has become a pressing concern, impacting the health of the creek, the safety of park users, and the well-being of our community.

We are thrilled to announce a new chapter in our commitment to a cleaner and healthier Turtle Creek with the introduction of our new vendor, Trash Free Waterways, a highly recommended service currently utilized by the city of Highland Park. Their dedication to excellence and the strong recommendation from our neighbors makes us confident that they are the right fit for Turtle Creek.

Turtle Creek Association (TCA) leadership received final recommendations from accomplished seniors of the UTD Capstone Class. Their dedication and innovative thinking have illuminated pathways for our future endeavors

During the program segment of the Gala, TCA was honored to receive a prestigious proclamation from the city's Mayor, Eric Johnson. The presentation, graced by District 14 Councilman Paul Ridley, celebrated TCA’s outstanding efforts in preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Turtle Creek corridor.

TCA is delighted to announce that the University of Texas at Dallas (UT-Dallas) has accepted our proposal for their upcoming Fall 2023 Capstone Class. This collaboration presents an excellent opportunity to further our mission and make a lasting impact on the ecosystem of Turtle Creek.

On March 10, 2023, TCA received a preliminary copy of the Comprehensive Master Plan Update from Metropolitan Infrastructure (MI).

The report is over 55 pages long, with an additional 10-page Appendix and eight foldout maps.