DALLAS — The city of Dallas will take back over day-to-day operations at Fair Park and cancel its contract with Oak View Group, the private company hired in 2019 to manage the “Crown Jewel of South Dallas” and home of the State Fair of Texas, the city announced Wednesday.
Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John Jenkins told WFAA the decision to cut ties came after months of mediation did not make progress. There will be a 90-day transition period before the city takes over formally — but Jenkins said he has a team on the ground at the park to assume responsibility immediately.
The city has complained for months of issues with OVG, including claiming the operator owes millions in utility payments, has neglected important maintenance and misallocated millions of donated dollars…