Fort Worth jumped 14 spots in Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore after opening schoolyards and approving a $185M parks bond. City leaders say partnerships and targeted spending moved the needle.

The Park Board was briefed on proposed cuts that could shrink rec‑center hours, close pools, and pare back summer camps and maintenance across Dallas.

Allen is spending more than $8M to upgrade playgrounds citywide, from a $5M Celebration Park overhaul to neighborhood play‑lot replacements already under way.