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Park & Recreation Department

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140 mentions across 39 events

Also known as: DPRD

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is a municipal department responsible for managing one of the nation's largest municipal park systems. It provides diverse leisure services including recreation programs, sports, arts, community activities, and facility management across parks, trails, recreation centers, and public facilities throughout Dallas.
39 eventsLast active Tracked since $190.1M city spending

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parks (139)
contract (84)
grant (25)
development (23)
transportation (23)
environment (20)
bond (16)
budget (16)
public hearing (12)
utilities (11)

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1500 Marilla Street, Suite 6FN, Dallas, TX 75201·Show on Google Maps ↗
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July 2026

Discussion Items

A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider establishing a historic overlay for Reverchon Park at 3505 Maple Avenue. Both staff and the task force recommend approval subject to the preservation criteria with minor edits.

3505 MAPLE AVENUE Council District 2 Reverchon Park Rhonda Dunn Request A Landmark Commission Authorized Hearing to consider a historic overlay for 3505 Maple Avenue (Reverchon Park), generally bounde

June 2026

Consent Agenda

Authorizes four concession contracts with Impact Activities for tennis center pro/manager operational management at Fretz, Samuell Grand, L.B. Houston, and Kiest Tennis Centers, generating a total estimated net revenue of $1,032,000 across five-year terms and one three-year renewal option each.

…tennis center pro/manager operational management at Fretz Tennis Center for the Park & Recreation Department in the total estimated amount of $348,000; (2) five-year concession contract in…

$1.0M
Consent Agenda
requester

Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Richardson Independent School District to add Dallas County as a third party, assign City responsibilities to Dallas County after one year, and contribute up to $400,000 for outdoor improvements at the former Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School campus in exchange for a public access easement to the outdoor recreational area.

Authorize an amendment of the Interlocal aAgreement (ILA) between the City of Dallas and the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) to include: (1) the addition of Dallas County as a third part

$400K
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes the Park & Recreation Department to apply for a $3,000,000 Local Parks Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund the Fair Oaks Park Improvement Project at 7621 Fair Oaks Avenue, with no direct cost to the city.

Authorize an application for the Local Parks Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program in the amount of $3,000,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Fair Oaks Park Improvement Project l

Consent Agenda
requester

Authorization for a public hearing on August 12, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, to receive comments on the proposed use of approximately 2.45 acres of parkland at Joey Georgusis Park for six easements (sidewalk, water/wastewater, detention area, drainage, and water) required for the park's plat. No cost to the City.

Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 12, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of parkland at Joey Georgusi

Items For Further Consideration
requester

Authorization to apply for and accept a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department totaling $222,500 for planning and design of an archery range at Samuell (East) Farm, with $200,250 in federal funds and $22,250 in city cost share.

Authorize the (1) application and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Dallas Park & Recreation Samuell Fa

$22K
Items For Further Consideration
requester

Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the professional services contract with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc. by $120,000 for design and construction administration services for replacing the indoor pool mechanical system at Bachman Recreation Center.

Authorize a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc. for additional architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, desig

$120K
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes a three-year interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with ACT Event Services, Inc. for janitorial services at Fair Park administration areas and on an as-needed basis during events, not to exceed $300,000.

Authorize a three-year Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with ACT Event Services, Inc. for janitorial services at various administration areas at Cattle and Swine Building, Cotton Bowl, Cent

$300K

May 2026

Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc., increasing the professional services contract by $120,000 for additional architectural and engineering services for the indoor pool mechanical system replacement at Bachman Recreation Center.

Authorize a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc. for additional architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, desig

$120K
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes a construction services contract with JC Commercial, Inc., best value proposer of twelve, for the renovation and expansion of the Campbell Green Recreation Center at 16600 Park Hill Drive, for up to $6,581,875 funded through the 2024 General Obligation Bond Fund.

Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of the Campbell Green Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Project located at 16600 Park Hill Drive - JC Commercial, Inc., best va

$6.6M