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Parks and Trails


Two lanes of Woodall Rodgers Freeway closed again Saturday for construction of Deck Park

The closure is necessary to allow the Archer Western to set barriers and re-stripe the roadway.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Woodall Rodgers fully closed this weekend for construction of Deck Park

The closure begins Friday evening. Officials say closing the entire freeway is necessary for the demolition of the St. Paul exit.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Railroad Park to open Monday in Lewisville

All park facilities will open at once, although a few soccer games are scheduled for the two preceding weekends in order to test the turf.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

TxDOT to begin construction on Woodall Rodgers Deck Park

The Harwood Street bridge and St. Paul exit ramp are officially closed for demolition.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Woodall Rodgers Deck Park could uproot negative perceptions of past Dallas projects

It's been overshadowed by years of squabbling over the Trinity River Project, but perhaps the Woodall Rodgers park is a breath of fresh air.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009

Richardson neighborhood gives yard of the month award to city park

The selection was designed to recognize ongoing effort by the City of Richardson to improve and maintain the park.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission awards $9 million in local park grants across Texas

Urban Outdoor and Indoor recreation grants are reserved for communities with populations of 500,000 or more.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009

Fort Worth’s Heritage Park now slightly less closed

The city has rearranged the various fences enclosing the park, and they now allow people to get slightly within the space.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009

Contract awarded for Dallas’ Woodall Rodgers Park

Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Sept. 14, 2009.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009

Photos: Progress on West Leuda Park in Fort Worth

Here are a couple of views of the park, looking south toward the Leuda-May Apartments and west towards Jennings.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Video interview and photo gallery: White Rock Lake spillway project in Dallas

Dallas Water Utilities project manager Cassia Sanchez braves the heat of a cloudless day to show me around the construction site. (There's lots going on.)

Friday, July 17, 2009

Renovated Miller Family Park in Dallas to reopen on July 11

Improvements to the Miller Family Park were financed by 2006 bond funds.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

UPDATED: Burleson to break ground on new sports complex

The softball/baseball megaplex will cost an estimated $14.7 million

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Connemara Conservancy announces June event schedule

The land trust is offering guided walks and more for the general public at The Meadow.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

North Texas-based Turning Point to hold largest physically-challenged event in the South

The event gives people with disabilities the chance to experience outdoor activities.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Texas state parks to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day

Saturday, June 13, has been designated National Get Outdoors Day to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Dallas’ Sante Fe Trail already in use despite not being officially open

The first phase stretches from Hill Avenue in Deep Ellum to Glasgow Drive near Randall Park.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Lancaster City Council votes to expand Ten Mile Creek Nature Preserve

Fifty acres of land which could be the future site of a city of Lancaster arboretum were added.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Woodall Rodgers deck park timeline announced

The 5.2 acre park will create an urban green space in downtown Dallas.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Arlington invites all to Carnival by the Courts

Dealing a backhand smash to swine flu fears, the city wants you to swing your racquet around their award-winning tennis center. (Just try not to cough on the balls.)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Glenn Heights park opening draws residents, local dignitaries

Courtney Lane Park opened on April 25; here's a couple of photos from the event.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Coppell wants you to go fishing with the family on May 9

The pond at Andy Brown Park will be stocked with a bunch of catfish just for this Family Fish event.

Monday, April 27, 2009

McKinney inches closer to opening aquatic recreational facility

A consultant team hired in December 2008 is now preparing a recreation and aquatic master plan to define the program details.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Glenn Heights holds opening ceremonies for new park

There will be balloons and cupcakes for the kids. (Adults must fend for themselves.)

Friday, April 24, 2009

Passport Arlington program encourages visits to municipal facilities, parks

Downside: it'll cost you $10 to get started.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Woodall Rodgers Park project in Dallas receives federal stimulus funds

The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation will receive $16.7 million in federal stimulus funds toward constructing a deck plaza over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Keep Glenn Heights Beautiful Texas Trash-Off scheduled for April 4

It's just one hyper-local part of a state-wide community cleanup event.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington had big spring break business

Hnh, wow, the park had a lot of visitors during spring break, huh whaddo you know.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Coppell receives “Tree City USA” certification; plans Arbor Day festivities

Plus, the kid winners of the Arbor Day poster contest show off their stuff.

This marks the 14th straight year that the city has been recognized for its tree-friendliness.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Allen woman bitten by coyote while jogging

The attack occurred a couple of weeks ago in the Heritage Heights neighborhood.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Photo gallery: construction progress at Lake Highlands Town Center development

For anyone driving regularly along Walnut Hill Lane east of Skillman, it's pretty obvious that something big is in the works.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Fort Worth’s Heritage Park named one of Texas’ Most Endangered Historic Places

Heritage Plaza, situated on the bluffs and overlooking the Trinity River, has been closed off since April 2007 due to its lack of maintenance and safety concerns.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009

Fort Worth thinking of revitalizing Heritage Plaza

Heritage Plaza has been closed for 18 months.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009

Naked orange man seen by Katy Trail joggers

If only the perv perp had some key identifying feature...

Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

Army Reservist thinks he saw a mountain lion in an Arlington park

He knows he came face-to-face with a big cat - but while local authorities advised that it was probably a bobcat, Sgt. Castrellon - after some Googling of cat pictures - begs to differ.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009

Coppell offers Master Composter training

Registration for the three-day certification program costs $40 - composting bin included.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Photo gallery: a walk in the (frozen) park - White Rock Prairie, that is

You're as cold as ice, Old Lake Highlands.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

League of Women Voters to host Arlington Park Systems Forum

The forum will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009

Heath plans Terry Park groundbreaking

The groundbreaking will be followed by a special executive session of the city council.

Monday, Jan. 26, 2009

Rowlett announces Waterfront Entertainment District Development

This development will put Rowlett on the map as the perfect destination location for living, working, and entertaining, says the mayor.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009


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