Fort Worth, Texas – In a major move to increase neighborhood access to green space, the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) have entered into an interlocal agreement that will open designated schoolyards to the public during non-school hours. This collaborative effort aims to transform school campuses into welcoming community parks after hours, giving thousands of residents easier access to safe, outdoor recreational space.
Improving Fort Worth’s ParkScore and Expanding Access
The initiative is part of Fort Worth’s ongoing strategy to improve its position in the Trust for Public Land (TPL) ParkScore Index, a national ranking that measures equitable access to parks. As of the most recent ParkScore data, Fort Worth ranks 72nd among the 100 largest U.S. cities, with 69% of residents now living within a 10-minute walk of a park or open space — a significant improvement from 61% in 2022, when the city ranked 87th…