Fair Park First has announced a $3 million appropriation from the State of Texas as a major step toward transforming Fair Park and moving forward on its Community Park in South Dallas.
The investment — secured during the 2025 Legislative Session and led by State Rep. Venton Jones and State Sen. Royce West — accelerates progress on the Community Park, a bold initiative to return space to the community, the organization said.
In an announcement, West said he’s kept a close eye on efforts to revive Fair Park while listening to concerns from the South Dallas and Fair Park community…