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Dallas Parks, Trails, and the Environment Committee

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Fair Park and environmental update

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Fair Park and environmental update

The committee received updates on Fair Park operations and the City of Dallas Environmental Management System, including Fair Park maintenance, security, and development opportunities, plus ISO 14001 certification changes expected in 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Fair Park community park advances

The committee unanimously forwarded the Fair Park Development and Fundraising Agreement for the Community Park to the full City Council. The project is described as a 10.5-acre park with a total cost of $40.6 million and $33.1 million raised to date, leaving a projected funding gap shown in the briefing materials.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Dallas committee reviews emissions and EV charging

The committee heard a 2023 greenhouse gas emissions inventory showing 18.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent for the community, a 1% increase from 2019 but an 11% decrease from 2015. It also got an update that 10 Dallas sites were recommended for electric vehicle charging grants, with a total estimated project cost of $645,600.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Climate plan update reviewed

Dallas reviewed its climate action progress, including a report that 75% of the 97 CECAP actions were underway and plans to keep expanding renewable energy, waste reduction, water, ecosystem, food access, and air quality work.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Park and environment plans reviewed

Committee members reviewed major planning and operations updates for Fair Park, White Rock Lake Park, and the citywide park and recreation plan, while also hearing a status update on the vaping ordinance before its December 11, 2025 effective date.

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Briefing

Nov 3, 2025

Parkland fee rules advance

The committee backed staff’s recommended parkland dedication fee structure and on-site land dedication language, clearing the way for a new ordinance to go to City Council on November 12, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 6, 2025

Park safety update and grant briefing

The committee unanimously approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and received a briefing on a new Dallas Safe Parks Dashboard meant to automate Park Ranger and Dallas Marshal reporting and improve transparency for residents.

2 min readMunicipal coverage