Trust for Public Land is excited to share that in District 12, the property located at 18201 Gibbons Drive (next to Dallas Fire Station 10) 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 greenspaces help close the outdoor equity gaps, 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 access to public greenspaces for Dallas residents. To help close that gap, Trust for Public Land is partnering with Dallas Park and Recreation and the Mayor’s office in this greening initiative to transform unused city-owned land into new neighborhood greenspaces across Dallas.

The program aims to bring greenspaces closer to home for Dallas residents across all council districts and ensure nearby neighbors are part of the process. Greenspaces can be designed and programmed in a variety of ways. They can range from passive spaces focused on beautification through landscaping and benches to active spaces that can include features like small playgrounds or pavilions. Our goal is to provide each neighborhood with the greenspace amenities that best fit their priorities and needs. Trust for Public Land will lead the design process and connect with neighbors through design meetings, surveys, and online engagement tools to identify the elements, features, and amenities that fit their vision.

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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