Gateway Park Action Coalition Seeks $25M Bond for Eastside Gem

0:00A grassroots group called the Gateway Park Action Coalition is pushing hard to steer $25 million from Fort Worth's proposed 20, 26 bond package straight into their east side gym. They're pitching the city's park and recreation advisory board to lock in funding for the park's master plan, with voters deciding on May 2nd, launch last October, the coalition wants to bring the 2025 master plan to life on schedule. Gateway Park, pushing 50 years old, matches the size of New York Central Park and pulls in 600,000 visitors a year from Taran, County, ranking 17th among Texas outdoor spots, but only half the park is even open to folks right now. The group has rally locals who barely know this massive space exists, highlighting its untapped potential amid urban sprawl. They've already notched winds, like bumping up the bond allocation and getting Texas Department of Transportation to slap park signs on Interstate. Thirty exits at Beach Street.

1:00Four years back, they shut down a warehouse plan near the main entrance, and now they're trimming back nearby industrial zones to keep things green. They've met with Mayor Matty Parker, every council member, and city staff to build momentum. After the election, expect a big membership drive on their site, mirroring groups like friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center that have backed parks. For decades, keeping Gateway thriving for generations. That's your update from Dallas News Today, powered by AI.