Visa Street Soccer Park Opens in Fort Worth

0:00Fort Worth just dropped a fresh spot for soccer lovers with the grand opening of Visa Street Soccer Park at Hillside Park on the Southside. This elevated hilltop gym overlooks downtown and got unveiled on March 28th to a crowd of over 100 folks including city leaders and corporate backers. It's a partnership between Visa, Street Soccer USA, Bank of America and the City, turning an old tennis court into two artificial turf soccer fields. A financial education center and community hangout spaces. One of only five such parks nationwide, it's all geared up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hitting North Texas this summer. Local parents are already buzzing, like one 32-year-old dad with five kids who plans to bring his crew here to keep them active and safe. Officials say it's about making youth soccer accessible in tough economic times, building community hubs that go beyond just games. Leaders from the nonprofits and banks highlighted how this spot strengthens neighborhoods, especially in this historic area, seeing city investments.

1:05It's tied to the World Cup hype, but built to last long after the matches end. With the mayor predicting Pac Field soon, and a push for voters to back an $845 million bond on May 2nd for more. Upgrades, this park's set to inspire dreams on the field for years to come. That's your update from Dallas News Today, powered by AI.