Park Development

Dallas arrives at 'fork in the road' with White Rock Boathouse dispute

Walking up to the White Rock Boathouse building, signs stating “Property of White Rock Rowing” and “No Trespassing” come into focus. Beside them, wooden fenceposts anchored in concrete create a visible,...

White Rock Boathouse operator in breach of agreement, city says

The operator has 30 days to remedy the alleged issue, according to a memo, however, the memo also states the original breach notice was sent on July 8. The facilities at...

The Sport of Recreation

City approves long-awaited South Dallas Community Park construction

File photo by Jeffrey Ruiz The Dallas City Council approved a long-contested development agreement on Wednesday to begin construction of the Community Park at Fair Park. The park, a crucial investment to improve Fair Park for the South Dallas communi...

Dallas City Council speeds up South Dallas community park decision as funding deadline looms

The proposed community park would replace parking lot 10A at Fair Park. Photo by Camilo Diaz Jr. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council voted to take the reins on the South Dallas community park development agreement decision from its Park and Recreat...

South Dallas residents demand action on long-promised community park

South Dallas residents and Fair Park First leaders urged the City Council to "get the dirt moving" on the long-promised community park within Fair Park, citing delays and urging the council to take action to complete the project before funds are lost...

Is the long-awaited South Dallas community park in trouble?

Screenshot of staff presentation Park and Recreation board members questioned the future of South Dallas's long-awaited community park after the city's recent split with Fair Park First. The city's agreement with Fair Park First and Oak View Group to...

Free Teen All-Access passes still available at West Dallas rec centers

The City of Dallas is offering free passes to local venues for 13- to 17-year-olds and their parents to pick up at their neighborhood rec center, with some passes expiring soon and others lasting until the start of the school year. The post Free Teen...