At Tuesday’s Fort Worth City Council meeting, councilmembers approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. to fund additional engineering services for the design and development of Phase I improvements at Gateway Park.
The amendment is $1.255 million, added to the original contract of $475,000, bringing the total to $1.73 million. This funding is part of the 2022 Bond Program.
Why it matters:
Gateway Park, located in east Fort Worth, is a 791-acre park featuring various recreational facilities. This amendment will support Phase I improvements at the park, providing funding for crucial enhancements.
What they're saying:
“Today, we celebrate a unanimous vote in favor of the Gateway Park Master Plan and our Good Natured initiative, marking a pivotal moment in our City's journey toward a greener, more connected future,” Mayor Mattie Parker said. “Gateway Park stands as a cornerstone in our park and recreation master plan, unlocking endless possibilities for community, environment, and economic development.”
What’s next:
The Gateway Park Master Plan is being updated to include new recreational facilities and park improvements, such as infrastructure enhancements, sports courts, and pedestrian trails. These future developments will enhance recreational and entertainment opportunities for residents, improving the overall park experience.
The big picture:
Gateway Park is located in east Fort Worth, inside the I-820 loop, north of Interstate-30, and east of Interstate-35. It is the City’s only metropolitan park, bordered to the south by the Trinity River, which bisects the east portion of the park and extends northward. Gateway Park features the City’s only synthetic turf field complex, a softball complex with a concession stand, a disc golf course, a rowing club boathouse, mountain bike trails, and a connection to the Trinity River Trail System and the Fort Woof Dog Park.
The 2022 Bond Program allocated $8 million to update the Gateway Park Master Plan and Phase I development, prioritized through the master plan process. Multiple public meetings held in 2023 led to the final park master plan and Phase I priority improvements.
