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Come one, come all: Mosier Valley Park groundbreaking set for Feb. 26
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Fort Worth's Park & Recreation Department and District 5 Councilmember Deborah Peoples are hosting a public groundbreaking ceremony for Mosier Valley Park on Feb.
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MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingMosier Valley was annexed into Fort Worth in 1960 but experienced decades of limited infrastructure — a gap not addressed by a park groundbreaking until 2026. The total project cost is not disclosed in the article, making a public records request for the construction contract a logical next step.
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MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Feb. 26 groundbreaking ceremony at 11220 Mosier Valley Road is open to the public at 11 a.m. Once complete — anticipated by December — the park will offer a multisport court, trail, exercise stations, playground, and expanded parking.
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Open source →The City’s Park & Recreation Department, in partnership with District 5 Councilmember Deborah Peoples, invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Mosier Valley Park, a project honoring one of the region’s oldest freedmen’s communities.
Thursday, Feb. 26 11 a.m. ceremony 11220 Mosier Valley Road Fort Worth, TX 76040
Established in the 1870s by formerly enslaved families, Mosier Valley grew into a close-knit community rooted in faith, education and hard work. At its peak, it was home to approximately 300 residents, centered around Oak Grove Baptist Church, now St. John Missionary Baptist Church, and the Mosier Valley School.
In 1949, Mosier Valley families, with support from the NAACP, successfully challenged efforts to bus their children to Fort Worth. This effort helped ensure students could continue to be educated in their own community. The school remained open until 1968.
Although annexed into Fort Worth in 1960, residents experienced decades of limited infrastructure. A neighborhood park has long been a community priority. In 2014, the City acquired the former school site, paving the way for this project.
Park improvements will include a multisport court, trail, exercise stations, playground and an expanded parking lot. The project is anticipated to be completed by December.
“This project is about improving a space the community already values and preserving the history of Mosier Valley,” said Dave Lewis, director of Fort Worth Park & Recreation. “These improvements reflect what the community has been asking for and create a place for people to gather, play and connect.”
The groundbreaking marks an important step in celebrating the legacy of Mosier Valley.
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