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3-6 Hours at Dallas Love Field

Maeve Power
Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at Dallas Love Field Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at Dallas Love Field Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Run By The Lake

Bachman LakeBachman Lake is a 205-acre city lake located on the north side of Love Field Airport. If you want to get in some exercise, the park includes a 5 km bike and hiking trail with exercise stations along the way. Or, if you want to spend your airport downtime enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air, sit down and relax on one of the many benches along the lake. The park also features an indoor swimming pool where you can take a shower if you work up a sweat on the trail. Admission to the pool costs $5.Located 4 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the 524 bus to Inwood/Love Field Station and then the 529 bus to Marsh @ Walnut Hill - N- FS and walk for approx. 12 minutes.

Work Out

Planet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on.You usually need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit their gyms however Sanctifly premium members can use a Sanctifly pass to get 30 days access to all of Planet Fitness 1800+ locations. You can find and book a Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 5 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the 524 bus to Inwood/Love Field Station and then the 529 bus to Marsh @ Walnut Hill - N- FS.

Swim In The Pool

Bachmann Indoor PoolGet in a full body workout with a swim at Bachmann Indoor pool. The centre features five 25-meter lanes, spa, locker rooms with individual showers, changing areas and a family restroom. This is a public swimming pool so it can get busy with family swim hours Monday – Friday between 12:00 and 14:30 and 13:00 – 16:00 on Saturday.Lap swim hours are as follows:
  • Monday 6:15-7:30, 9:15-14:30
  • Tuesday 10:15-14:30, 18:00-19:30
  • Wednesday 6:15-7:30, 9:15-14:30, 18:30-20:00
  • Thursday 10:15-14:30, 18:00-19:30
  • Friday 6:15-7:30, 9:15-14:30
  • Saturday 7:30-9:00, 12:00-16:00
Admission cost $5. Towels are not provided so make sure you bring your swimming gear.Located 5 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the 524 bus to Inwood/Love Field Station and then the 529 bus to Marsh @ Walnut Hill - N- FS.

Luggage Storage

As with most airport in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at Dallas Love Field Airport. If you have layover at DAL and want to store your luggage try these options:
  • Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.
  • If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminals
  • Use Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options on large cities across the US.
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