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A scene from the groundbreaking event for Harold Simmons Park. [Photo: Trinity Park Conservancy]
Festive Groundbreaking Held for Dallas’ $325M Harold Simmons Park
by David Seeley | Apr 9, 2025
The "transformational" park along the Trinity River near downtown Dallas will feature a 40,000-square-foot event lawn, an event center, a "six-tower" playground, a water play area, picnic groves, a skate and bike park, a unique cable ferry, and more. And as last night's event showed, fun will be had by all.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2024
The 130-foot-long land bridge over Beckley Avenue will create a major park connector, linking Harold Simmons Park’s West Overlook with the park’s nature preserve. The planned $325 million Trinity River park aims to "bring Dallas together," says Congressman Marc Veasey.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 14, 2024
It's been 146 years since the last total solar eclipse wowed viewers in Dallas. The Trinity Park Conservancy says its April 8 event at the Ron Kirk Bridge and Felix Lozada Gateway will offer "a truly unique" way to experience the next one.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 2, 2024
The foundation said that in addition to her role as CFO, Sarah Fletcher—formerly CFO of the Trinity Park Conservancy—will serve as a foundation officer. She will oversee the accounting and investment of its $1 billion endowment—which supports leading-edge medical research, education, and patient care.
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Darren L. James
KAI Leader Appointed to Lead Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
by Lance Murray | Nov 3, 2023
With Darren L. James' appointment as board chair, KAI executives now hold two of the highest-ranking state positions in Texas architecture.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 12, 2023
The Dallas Foundation, in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, handed out $455K in "pay it forward" grants to Water Cooler at Pegasus Park nonprofits. The unique investments aimed to kickstart change—the kind that shows teamwork can multiply impact.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 25, 2023
The three-year project will focus on site improvements at the park, along with increasing access to environmental education for local youth. An event held at the park Saturday marked the 30th annual National Public Lands Day—giving local community members a chance to volunteer and to let their voices be heard on the park's future.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 29, 2023
“Great cities need and deserve great parks." The organized advocacy of the new Dallas Parks Coalition will equip the city with a competitive advantage, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says. Since early 2023, coalition membership has grown from 12 to nearly 20 park-focused organizations throughout the city of Dallas.
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