Reunion Arena Park
Former Dallas arena, once hosted sports and concerts
A former sports and concert arena in Dallas (1980-2009), Reunion Arena hosted NBA, NHL and major music acts; the demolished site and nearby Reunion Tower draw interest from sports historians and urban explorers.
Reunion Arena at a Glance#
Address: Reunion Arena site (demolished 2009) - downtown Dallas, Texas (near Reunion Tower)
About Reunion Arena#
Reunion Arena was an indoor arena in downtown Dallas, Texas, adjacent to the Reunion Tower complex. It opened in 1980 and served as a major venue for sports, concerts and civic events for several decades.
Reunion Arena opened in 1980 and became home to local professional teams and touring entertainment for many years. After newer venues were built and event patterns shifted, Reunion Arena was closed and demolition followed in 2009.
The arena stood in downtown Dallas near the Trinity River and the landmark Reunion Tower, in the southern part of the central business district. The site has since been redeveloped following the arena’s removal.
- Dates and capacity: Opened in 1980 with a seating capacity around 17,000, the arena hosted professional sports teams and major concerts before its demolition in 2009.
How to Get to Reunion Arena#
The former Reunion Arena site is in downtown Dallas beside Reunion Tower and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Take DART light rail into downtown (West End or Convention Center stations) and walk about 5-15 minutes; by car approach via I‑30 into downtown and follow signs for Reunion/Convention Center.
Tips for Visiting Reunion Arena#
- Reunion Arena was demolished in 2009, so there is no arena to visit at the listed site-do not expect an event venue there.
- If you're in the area, redirect your visit to nearby landmarks such as Reunion Tower and Pioneer Plaza (the cattle-drive sculptures) which occupy the adjacent Reunion district and offer photo opportunities and public space.
Best Time to Visit Reunion Arena#
Reunion Arena is no longer standing (demolished in 2009); plan visits to current nearby venues and check event schedules.
Weather & Climate near Reunion Arena#
Reunion Arena's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (938 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 16° | 10° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 33° | 28° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 36° | 30° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 36° | 30° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 58 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
