Dallas City Council to Vote on New Community Park at Fair Park

The proposed 10-acre park would bring much-needed green space and amenities to South Dallas.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a development agreement that would allow a nonprofit called Fair Park First to build a new 10-and-a-half-acre community park near Fitzhugh and Lagow in the Fair Park area. The $40 million project would include multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, shaded green space, a fitness loop, a dog park, and gathering areas. Fair Park First has already raised over $33 million for the project and needs to raise the remaining funds within six months of the agreement being signed.

Why it matters

This project is seen as a way to bring much-needed green space and community amenities to the underserved South Dallas neighborhood surrounding Fair Park. The new park is part of a broader effort to revitalize and reimagine the use of the Fair Park area.

The details

The Dallas City Council is being asked to approve a development and fundraising agreement with Fair Park First, which would clear the way for construction to begin on the $40 million community park project. If approved, construction is targeted to begin by August 31, 2026, with an opening expected in 2028. The city would retain ownership of the park, while Fair Park First would handle the design, construction, and fundraising.

  • The Dallas City Council is set to vote on the development agreement on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • If approved, construction is targeted to begin by August 31, 2026.
  • The new community park is expected to open in 2028.

The players

Fair Park First

A nonprofit organization advocating for the new community park project at Fair Park.

Jason Brown

The Board Chair of Fair Park First.

Dallas City Council

The governing body of the City of Dallas that will vote on the development agreement for the new community park.

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What they’re saying

“This project is about healing and finally delivering the kind of beautiful, safe, everyday park that South Dallas has always deserved.”

— Jason Brown, Fair Park First Board Chair (cbsnews.com)

“We are committed to getting this park built, on this site, for this community, with full transparency and accountability along the way.”

— Jason Brown, Fair Park First Board Chair (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

If the development agreement is approved by the Dallas City Council, Fair Park First will have six months to raise the remaining funds needed for the $40 million project. Construction is targeted to begin by August 31, 2026, with an opening expected in 2028.

The takeaway

The proposed new community park at Fair Park represents a significant investment in bringing much-needed green space and amenities to the underserved South Dallas neighborhood. The project is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Fair Park area and improve quality of life for local residents.