Dallas Parks and Recreation

Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Free Panel on The Evolution of Dallas Parks

By CandysDirt / June 19, 2023 /

Dallas has made amazing progress in the development of parks and trails over the last 25 years. During this time period, area residents and visitors have witnessed a substantial increase in the amount of Dallas parks space throughout the city. This includes the opening of the transformative Klyde Warren Park, new parks in the urban core…

Willis Winters Decided to Save Dallas’ Parks on a Whim. It Worked.

By Karen Eubank / February 10, 2022 /

When it comes to those that have impacted preservation in Dallas, there are a handful of names that will go down in our city’s history. Willis Winters is at the top of that list.  I chatted with Willis last month for some insights into his lengthy career at the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. He…

Trust For Public Land Gives Middling Grade To Dallas Parks

By Jon Anderson / April 8, 2020 /

We’re all kids. When we can’t go outside, it’s all we want to do. At some point, life will return to normal. But in the meantime, I decided to read about parks. And I was in luck, The Trust for Public Land produces copious data on parkland in the 100 largest U.S. cities. This data…

Politics, Not Money At Core Of Reverchon Park’s Neglect

By Jon Anderson / February 19, 2020 /

UPDATED February 26, 2020 Part of the city’s case for offering a 40-year lease covering part of Reverchon Park to Donnie Nelson’s Reverchon Park Sports and Entertainment LLC is the ballpark’s poor condition and the lack of money to fix it. Let’s look at that. But before we hit the money, let’s review one point.…

5 Things To Know About The Reverchon Park Deal

By Jon Anderson / January 23, 2020 /

In addition to the five-fold increase in seating to 3,500 total and the addition of alcohol sales, here are a few things you should know about the recently passed Reverchon Park deal.