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Park & Recreation earns top statewide honors at TRAPS conference
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Fort Worth's Park & Recreation Department received two statewide awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) annual conference in March 2026.
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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemGREENprint Fort Worth was chosen as the TRAPS Planning Excellence Award winner from more than 200 Texas submissions, indicating it is regarded as a statewide model. The plan's stated goal of transforming Fort Worth parks into a "premier regional destination" is worth testing against current capital improvement commitments and maintenance funding levels.
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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemGREENprint Fort Worth is the operative long-range plan guiding future investment in the city's parks, open space, and public realm. Residents interested in planned improvements near them — or in advocating for park investment in their area — should review the plan for neighborhood-level strategies.
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Open source →The Park & Recreation Department is celebrating two major statewide recognitions following the annual conference of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS), highlighting the department’s commitment to innovation, inclusion and long-range planning.
Dream Club receives Lone Star Recreation Programming Award
One of the department’s recent initiatives, Dream Club, was awarded the prestigious Lone Star Recreation Programming Award. This honor recognizes organizations that deliver innovative and effective programming to meet the needs of specific communities.
Launched in 2024, Dream Club was created to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Since its inception, the program has expanded across 10 city locations, offering inclusive programming designed to remove barriers to participation. For more information on Dream Club, visit https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/parks/services/pard-dream-club.
GREENprint Fort Worth earns Planning Excellence Award
The department also received the Planning Excellence Award for GREENprint Fort Worth: Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Public Realm Master Plan. The recognition comes from a highly competitive pool of more than 200 submissions from across Texas.
Originally envisioned as an update to the Texas Parks & Wildlife-required park, recreation and open space master plan, GREENprint Fort Worth evolved into a bold, visionary roadmap for the future of the city’s park system.
The plan outlines a strategy to transform Fort Worth’s parks into a premier community and regional destination.
GREENprint reflects extensive community engagement and forward-thinking strategies focused on equity, connectivity, sustainability and enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors alike. For more information about GREENprint Fort Worth, visit https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/parks/services/greenprint-fort-worth.
These statewide recognitions highlight the department’s ongoing work to expand access to recreation and guide the future of Fort Worth’s park system.
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