Trust for Public Land is excited to share that the property located at 3749 Cotillion Dr 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 or greenspace.
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 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.
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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.
Become a "Friend" of your neighborhood greenspace and help shape its future!
Trust for Public Land and Dallas Park and Recreation are looking to help interested neighbors establish a "Friends of" Group for the future Long Branch Greenspace. Come meet your neighbors, learn how to form a Friends group, and find out about potential funding opportunities for park stewardship!
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: Harry Stone Recreation Center
October 10th is National Walk to a Park day! To celebrate, Trust for Public Land is hosting a scavenger hunt at participating Dallas Greening Initiative greenspaces, including your future greenspace at Cotillion Dr!
Join us on October 10th by walking to your future greenspace at Cotillion Dr. and participating in a scavenger hunt! Complete the activities to learn about your future greenspace, get a preview of the design, and be entered into the raffle to win some exciting prizes!
Join us to share your thoughts on the Cotillion Dr. greenspace design, enjoy FREE snacks, and more!
Join Trust for Public Land for our third community meeting on September 23 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Harry Stone Recreation Center. Attendees will be able to see the updated greenspace design, share their feedback, hear about the latest project updates, and learn how they can get involved with their future greenspace. All neighbors, family, and friends are invited!
Join Trust for Public Land and Better Block on April 13 from 11:00 am - 3 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 3749 Cotillion Dr!
All friends, neighbors, and family are invited to participate in the activities!
A new neighborhood greenspace is coming near you!
Join Trust for Public Land on February 22nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lochwood Branch Library 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!
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
Please note that the Long Branch Greenspace was previously referred to as Cotillion or Cotillion Dr.
Email: sofia.hernandez@tpl.org
Phone: (469) 249-1535
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Name | Sofia Hernandez |
|---|---|
| sofia.hernandez@tpl.org | |
| Website | www.tpl.org |
