Here’s what the new Community Park Complex at Fair Park could look like

DALLAS — We’re getting a look at what the new 18-acre Community Park Complex at Fair Park could look like.

On Wednesday, Fair Park First unveiled updated renderings of the space, including a bird’s-eye view of the entire Community Park Complex along Fitzhugh Avenue, a view of one of the play areas featuring a skywalk and hillside slides, and a snapshot of an outdoor market featured in the Market Grove overlooking the central lawn. 

“Mayor Johnson has made parks one of his major priorities for 2023. Public-private partnerships will have to be the cornerstone for this initiative,” said Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal. “The Dallas Parks and Recreation Board is thrilled to help build a new 18-acre Community Park with our partner Fair Park First. The design team for this is world-class, and the process has been very inclusive. This park truly encompasses amenities that will benefit the community for decades to come.”

Here is a look at the new renderings: 

The Community Park Complex will be WiFi-accessible and include a full-scale outdoor performance stage, a dog park, outdoor cafes, exercise equipment, inclusive playgrounds, and custom play structures.

In November, Dallas voters passed Prop A (67% for and 33% against), which uses a hotel tax to fund building a new convention center and renovating Fair Park. 

The tax increase from 13% to 15% would raise $1.5 to $2 billion for the project, but critics note that there’s still no final price tag on just how much the convention center or improvements to Fair Park could cost.

Officials said in a press release that the Community Park Complex is the signature component of Phase 1 of the 2020 Fair Park Master Plan Update and the Fair Park Your Park Campaign, and they have raised $25 millions towards the campaign goal of $93 million.

For more about the Community Park Complex, visit fairparkfirst.org.

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