The City of Lubbock and the nonprofit Lubbock Downtown Park Conservancy have broken ground on the Downtown Lubbock park, newly-announced as “Pickering Park.”
Plans for the park include seating and shade, public art, a stage for live events, green areas for people and their pets, a rock garden, gaming area, and dedicated food truck space.
The project was approved by Lubbock’s city council in 2021. It is privately owned and operated by its dedicated nonprofit. It has been anticipated as a way to revitalize the downtown area…