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Park & Recreation Department

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132 mentions across 36 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.
36 eventsLast active Tracked since $196.5M city spending

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parks (131)
contract (81)
transportation (23)
grant (23)
development (22)
environment (20)
budget (16)
bond (15)
public hearing (10)
utilities (10)

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1500 Marilla Street, Suite 6FN, Dallas, TX 75201·Show on Google Maps ↗
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March 2025

Miscellaneous Hearings
requester

Public hearing on the proposed use of approximately 24,204 square feet (0.56 acres) of parkland at West Trinity Heights Park by Dallas Water Utilities Department for a public drainage project, followed by consideration of a resolution authorizing that use under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.

A public hearing, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of parkland at West Trinity Heights Park, located at 1900 Harlandale

$12K
Consent Agenda

Authorization of three-year contracts totaling approximately $2 million for the purchase and installation of mulching materials for the Park & Recreation Department, awarded to three vendors as the lowest responsible bidders.

Authorize (1) a three-year service price agreement for the purchase and installation of a variety of mulching materials for the Park & Recreation Department - Naturomulch, LLC in the estimated amount

$2.0M
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes rescinding a previously scheduled December 2024 public hearing and setting a new public hearing on March 26, 2025 under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26, to receive comments on Dallas Water Utilities Department's proposed use of approximately 0.56 acres of West Trinity Heights Park for a public drainage project.

Authorize (1) the rescission of the authorization of a public hearing to be held on December 11, 2024, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code; and (2) a public hearing to be held

$740.9
Consent Agenda
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Authorizes acceptance of a $6,436,263 USDOT FY2023 RAISE grant and a $1,609,066 Trust for Public Land match fund—totaling $8,045,329—for planning, design, and engineering of the Five Mile Creek Trail through September 30, 2029.

Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the FY 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program (Gran

$8.0M
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes an increase in the construction services contract with RoeschCo Construction, LLC for the Lake Highlands Trail Phase 2A/2B Northern Extension, and corrects prior administrative actions to accurately reflect the City's 20% and TxDOT's 80% funding split.

Authorize (1) an increase in the construction services contract with RoeschCo Construction, LLC for the construction of the Lake Highlands Trail Phase 2A/2B, Northern Extension; and (2) authorize corr

$187K
Consent Agenda
requester

Authorizes an engineering services contract with Raba Kistner, Inc. for material testing and construction observation services for the Trinity Strand Hi-Line Span Bridge and Trail Project at 1998 Hi-Line Drive, financed through the Design District TIF Fund.

Authorize an engineering services contract with Raba Kistner, Inc. to provide material testing and construction observation services for the Trinity Strand Hi-Line Span Bridge and Trail Project locate

$131K
Miscellaneous Hearings
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A public hearing to receive comments on Dallas Water Utilities' proposed use of approximately 7,803 square feet of parkland at L.B. Houston Nature Area for a wastewater utility project, followed by consideration of a resolution authorizing the use at no cost to the City.

A public hearing, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of parkland at L.B. Houston Nature Area, located at 2112 and 2116 Sa

Consent Agenda
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Authorization of a construction services contract with Kraftsman LP for repairs to water play features at Bahama Beach Waterpark, along with a budget appropriation increase and disbursement of up to $239,898.75 from the Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund.

Authorize (1) a construction services contract for repairs to the existing Coconut Cove water play feature, Green Mat Racer slide, tower for the Orange and Yellow slides, and Big Raft slide with Kraft

$240K
Items For Individual Consideration
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Authorization of a five-year sole-source Licensed Training Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross, not to exceed $150,000, allowing Dallas Park and Recreation Department instructors to use Red Cross licensed materials for water safety training courses.

Authorize a five-year Licensed Training Provider Agreement with the American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches dba American Red Cross to permit the Dallas Park and Recreation

$150K
Items For Individual Consideration
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Amendment to a project agreement with Dallas County to increase funding by $1,728,908 (total $2,228,908) for the design and construction of the Kleberg Trail from the DART Buckner Station to Crawford Park, financed through County contributions and 2017 General Obligation Bond funds.

Authorize (1) an Amendment No. 1 to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for the Dallas County Transportation Major Capital Improvement Project 10230 to increase the overall agreement $1,

$2.2M