Dallas Greening Initiative: Echo Lake Dr

About the Dallas Greening Initiative and Echo Lake Dr.

Trust for Public Land is excited to share that the property located at Echo Lake Dr. (2100 Echo Lake Dr, Dallas, TX 75253) is part of the Dallas Greening Initiative. This means that it will be designated as a neighborhood greenspace that will be open to the public.

Living within 10 minutes of a park or greenspace can increase a person’s mental and physical health and enhance quality of life. For communities, quality green spaces close the outdoor equity gaps, help combat the effects of climate change, and foster social unity. However, Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) ParkScore® Index revealed that over 300,000 Dallas residents lacked access to a nearby park.

In 2022, Mayor Eric Johnson requested an inventory of vacant city-owned land that could be redeveloped into public greenspaces across the city and appointed Garrett Boone as the city’s first Greening Czar to help come up with ways the city can increase park access for Dallas residents. To help close that gap, Trust for Public Land is partnering with Dallas Park and Recreation, City of Dallas, and Dallas Water Utilities in this greening initiative to transform unused city-owned land into new neighborhood greenspaces across Dallas.

The Dallas Greening Initiative program will improve the health, equity, and climate resilience of neighborhoods throughout the city where it is most needed. Using TPL’s Smart Growth for Dallas Tool, a computer-assisted geo-mapping software, Trust for Public Land pinpointed the vacant properties listed in the inventory that are located in Dallas’ largest and highest-need park deserts.

The program aims to not only increase the number of Dallas residents who have a greenspace within a 10-minute walk of their home but ensure the nearby residents are part of the process. Trust for Public Land will lead the design process and connect with neighborhood leaders, residents, and youth to gather their input to select design elements, features, and amenities that fit their needs. Throughout the process, Trust for Public Land will engage with the community to learn about what they would like to see in their community greenspace through community design meetings, surveys, and online engagement tools.

This page is your central hub for project information, upcoming events, and activities to give feedback about the design of YOUR community greenspace!

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Get Involved!

We need your help to keep your greenspace beautiful once it's open! Learn more about becoming a "Friend" by clicking the button below.

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Did you miss our last meeting?

Don't worry! Click the buttons below to learn about the design. You can also find the full meeting presentation in the "Document Library" below.

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Events

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Past Events

Dallas Greening Initiative Community Meeting:10/15

Join us to learn more about the Echo Lake Dr. greenspace design, enjoy FREE snacks, and more!
Join Trust for Public Land for our third community meeting on October 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center. Attendees will be able to see the updated greenspace design, hear about the latest project updates, share their thoughts, and learn how they can get involved with their future greenspace. All neighbors, family, and friends are invited!

RSVP HERE

Dallas Greening Initiative Pop-Up Park: 5/11

Join Trust for Public Land and Better Block on May 11 from 11:00 am - 2 pm to envision what you want to see in your future greenspace as Better Block transforms the space into a "Pop-Up Park" with temporary amenities and furnishings.
Come share your ideas and enjoy an exciting day outdoors filled with FREE food, music, prizes, and interactive activities at 2100 Echo Lake Dr!
All friends, neighbors, and family are invited to participate in the activities!

RSVP HERE

Dallas Greening Initiative Community Meeting: 3/5

A new neighborhood greenspace is coming near you!
Join Trust for Public Land on March 5th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center to learn more about the Dallas Greening Initiative and share what you would like your future greenspace to be like. All neighbors, friends, and family are invited!

RSVP HERE
Better Block Foundation Volunteer Workshops

Join the Better Block Foundation during one of their volunteer workshops at the Better Block Office! The workshops will explore placemaking and focus on staining and sanding interior pieces for a mobile Pop-Up Park container.
All ages welcome, and no experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm!
Shifts are available on:
-February 27 from 9 am - 12 pm or 5 - 7 pm
-February 28 from 9 am - 12 pm or 5 - 7 pm
Better Block Office: 1723 S Ewing Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216

RSVP HERE