Dallas Greening Initiative: Gibbons Dr

About the Dallas Greening Initiative and Gibbons Dr.

Trust for Public Land is excited to share that 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 park access 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 and ensure nearby neighbors 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!

Complete a survey to share your vision for your future greenspace and participate in the raffle to win a picnic kit.

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Events

Dallas Greening Initiative Pop-Up Park: 12/7

Join Trust for Public Land and Better Block on December 7 from 11 AM-3 PM to envision what you want to see in your future greenspace as Better Block transforms the site into a "Pop-Up Park" with temporary amenities and furnishings.
Come learn about the project, share your ideas, and enjoy an exciting day outdoors filled with FREE food, music, prizes, and interactive activities at your future greenspace!
When: December 7
Time: 11 AM-3 PM
Where: 18201 Gibbons Dr (site next to Dallas Fire Station 10)

RSVP HERE