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Fort Worth, TX

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

organization
6 mentions across 5 events

Also known as: TPWD

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is a state agency responsible for managing and conserving Texas's wildlife, habitats, and natural resources. It operates state parks and historic sites, wildlife management areas, and fish hatcheries throughout Texas, providing hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
5 eventsLast active Tracked since $1.0M city spending

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parks (6)
grant (5)
public hearing (3)
environment (1)
bond (1)
budget (1)

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mentioned (6)

Related Entities

Park & Recreation Department4
Joel McElhany3
Sycamore Park1
Legislative Rider Grant Program1
Texas Recreation and Park Society1
Dream Club1
GREENprint Fort Worth1
Fort Worth Park & Recreation1
Fort Worth Zoo1
Oak Grove Community Park1
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June 2026

Resolution
CITY COUNCIL →

A resolution to conduct a public hearing and apply for up to $2,000,000 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Local Park Grant Program for renovations of the Gulf Coast Bait Shack exhibit within Texas Wild at the Fort Worth Zoo.

A Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing and Designate the Assistant City Manager Over the Park & Recreation Department to Act on Behalf of the City of Fort Worth in Communications with the Texas Park

Resolution
CITY COUNCIL →

A public hearing and resolution to apply for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for proposed improvements at Glenwood Park, designating the Assistant City Manager over Park & Recreation to act on the city's behalf in communications with TPWD.

A Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing and Designate the Assistant City Manager Over the Park & Recreation Department to Act on Behalf of the City of Fort Worth in Communications With the Texas Park

April 2026

General Consent
CITY COUNCIL →

Authorizes acceptance of an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant of up to $1,500,000 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Oak Grove Park Project, with an equal city match of up to $1,500,000 for a total project budget of up to $3,000,000, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program under the 2022 Bond Program.

(CD 8) Authorize Acceptance of an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant of Up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Oak Grove Park Project, with City Participation in an Amount

March 2026

Press Release
Fort Worth Press Releases →

Fort Worth's Park & Recreation Department received two statewide honors at the TRAPS annual conference: the Lone Star Recreation Programming Award for Dream Club (an inclusive program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and the Planning Excellence Award for the GREENprint Fort Worth parks and open space master plan.

Park & Recreation earns top statewide honors at TRAPS conference

January 2026

Press Release
Fort Worth Press Releases →

Fort Worth Park & Recreation received a $1.5 million Urban Outdoor Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for construction of Oak Grove Community Park, a 67-acre site in southeast Fort Worth; combined with a prior 2025 TPWD grant and local matching funds, total project funding reaches approximately $6.5 million.

Park & Recreation awarded $1.5M grant for Oak Grove Community Park

Resolution
CITY COUNCIL →

A resolution authorizes the city to apply for up to $1,000,000 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Legislative Rider Grant Program for improvements at Sycamore Park, and designates the Assistant City Manager over Parks & Recreation to act on the city's behalf. A public hearing is included as part of the process.

A Resolution to Conduct a Public Hearing and Designate the Assistant City Manager Over the Park & Recreation Department to Act on Behalf of the City of Fort Worth in Communications with the Texas Park

$1.0M