JUNE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

We are officially stepping into June, which means summer has arrived. As the kids wrap up the school year and the days stretch out longer, Vickery Place is buzzing with that classic, energetic neighborhood energy that makes our pocket of Dallas so incredibly special. Grab a cold glass of iced tea, find a comfortable spot on the porch, and dive on in. Let’s make this June a fantastic, safe, and connected month across Vickery Place.

Free Kona Ice for the Kids – Saturday, June 13!

The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association is excited to sponsor FREE Kona Ice for the first 100 kids and their friends on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.!

Come cool off, catch up with neighbors, and kick off summer with a sweet treat. Kona Ice will be parked in front of the empty “Chicken Lot” on the 5300 block of Vickery Blvd.

We hope to see you there!

NEXT MONTH: Tietze Splash Day is back!

Join us for a poolside party to beat the heat and wrap-up summer — brought to you by your Vickery Place Neighborhood Association and our awesome neighbors from Lakewood Heights, Lower Greenville, and Wilshire Heights! Come meet neighbors and have some fun! Free for the first 170 people! Music, snacks and refreshments all provided!

When: Saturday, July 25th, 10:00a-12:00p
🎟️ FREE Admission (limited to first 170 guests)
Where: 📍 Tietze Pool (6115 Llano Ave)

Bring your sunscreen, pool floaties, and neighborhood spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!

OUT AND ABOUT

Looking for things to do? Kids already bored? Here are a few sites to stay busy throughout the month of June in and around Dallas. https://www.visitdallas.com/events/

Haven't enrolled your kids in any summer camps yet? Besides your local YMCA and Dallas Recreation Center, here is a list of camps compiled from D Magazine https://www.dmagazine.com/guides/the-ultimate-guide-to-camps-for-kids/

YARD OF THE MONTH

Yard of the Month - 5508 Vickery Blvd

Bonnie and David moved to Vickery Place in September 2020 after friends on Llano Avenue encouraged them to explore the neighborhood. One visit was all it took—they fell in love with the house, updated the kitchen, and quickly made themselves at home with their dogs, Cassie and Chase.

One of the things they love most about Vickery Place is the sense of community. Their street is filled with neighbors walking dogs, pushing strollers, and stopping to chat. They also appreciate having so much close by, making the neighborhood both welcoming and convenient.

Their beautiful yard is maintained by José Guerra of Complete Yard Work, who has cared for the landscape for more than 15 years. Bonnie’s garden combines color, texture, and practicality, featuring begonias in place of impatiens, colorful caladiums, and an herb garden that supplies fresh ingredients for cooking. A special feature of the property is a majestic pecan tree in the backyard that dates back to 1911, providing both shade and a living connection to the neighborhood’s history.

The result is a yard that feels welcoming, well cared for, and perfectly suited to the home it surrounds. Bonnie and David have embraced both their property and the neighborhood, and we’re delighted to recognize 5508 Vickery Boulevard as Vickery Place’s June 2026 Yard of the Month.

FIFA WORLD CUP IS HERE

The countdown is officially over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived in North Texas! Dallas is taking center stage on the world's grandest sporting platform, playing host to a tournament-high nine matches. Local venues have officially transformed to welcome fans from all over the globe, and with a highly anticipated Semifinal match scheduled right here in July, the energy across our community is absolutely unmatched. Fair Park and downtown on Main Street are having the ultimate fan experiences for those that can't make it to a game or just want to be part of the hype. Check out https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/fifa-fan-festival and https://downtowndallas.com/discover-downtown/global-games-2026/

PET OF THE MONTH

Say hello to Scout,  June’s Pet of the Month. Scout is a 10 year old Pitbull Sharpei, otherwise known as Pigleta. He loves to walk through neighborhood parks and greet people with his quirky smile.  Some of his favorite things are stuffed animals, bone marrow bones, cod crispies, sunbathing on the patio and chasing squirrels in the backyard. Scout will receive $50 to Hollywood Feed for being June’s Pet of the Month.