New amenities are coming to Walsh, Fort Worth’s fastest-growing community
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Walsh is the only neighborhood where you can have it all. | Photo by Walsh
There’s never a dull moment at Walsh, one of Fort Worth’s most dynamically planned communities that wants to reshape how Texans live. The 7,200-acre development is one of the largest of its kind in a major US city, and it’s only set to grow from here.
Keep reading for five exciting additions in progress at Walsh.
3 residential phases in development
Walsh is actively developing three, brand-new residential phases that include a wide range of homes, from luxury townhomes + boutique garden homes to nearly 5,000 sqft homes from luxury home builders, including Britton, Toll Brothers, and Drees Custom Homes.
Mayor Mattie Parker, Fire Chief Jim Davis, and several city council members attended Fire Station #43’s groundbreaking ceremony.
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Primrose School
Primrose School at Walsh is the very first Primrose location to serve Parker County. At 13,500 sqft, the school will feature:
12 classrooms
Three secure, age-appropriate playgrounds
Classrooms and curricula specifically designed for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and pre-K
After-school care programs
In total, Primrose School will be able to serve a capacity of 215 children. It aims to open in mid-2024, and is currently accepting enrollment applications.
Fire Station #43
In mid-October, The City of Fort Worth broke ground on the new Fire Station #43 in Walsh, which spans 10,000+ sqft and will be staffed with 12 dedicated firefighters, one engine, and one brush truck. The fire station is expected to open in December 2024 — so the countdown starts now.
More additions
Modera at Walsh, a luxury multifamily community located just across from the residential neighborhood on the south side of I-30. Modera is actively leasing traditional apartment homes, townhomes + “casitas.”
The John and Tracy Sellers Sports Complex, located at Walsh Ranch’s pediatric orthopedic facility. This new facility from Cook Children’s includes a 30-yard mini football field, quarter-mile track, pitching mound, and a speed + agility training area. The complex will play a key role in helping young athletes get the best care and rehabilitative services possible.
Cantina Cadillac Golf Benefit | Friday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Golf Club at Champions Circle, 15801 Championship Pkwy., Fort Worth | $150-$2,000 | Tee off on the beautiful course + enjoy music, dinner, and an auction in support of the renovations at Cantina Cadillac.
Texas Country Music Weekend | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate Lone Star State music with performances all weekend long featuring headliners Kin Faux and Kate Watson.
“Bond and Beyond” | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $39-$116 | Enjoy the jaunty soundtracks of iconic spy-thriller films featuring 007 performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party | Saturday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $30-$60 | Be dazzled by an outrageous glow-in-the-dark monster truck rally for all ages.
Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 3:30-7:30 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $46-$56 | Send a personalized lantern floating down the Trinity River carrying a message of hope, love, and peace.
TCU Football | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $150-$1,779 | Watch the Horned Frogs take on the University of Texas Longhorns.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Fort Worth Marathon | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 6 a.m.-12 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $35-$200 | Traipse through town with 5K, 10K, half- and full marathon race courses.
Burnt Ends Bash | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1-4 p.m. | River Ranch Stockyards, 500 NE 23rd St., Fort Worth | $15-$69 | Savor mouth-watering dishes from talented local chefs in support of the Texas Restaurant Association.
Bird & Nature Photography | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 4-6 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | $10 | Join an educational walk with photographer Edgar Miller to photograph birds along the Trinity River.
TV’s favorite psychologist is coming to Fort Worth. Dr. Phil McGraw — who knew he had a last name — will launch Merit Street Media, a new cable TV network, from Alliance on Monday, Feb. 26. The news and entertainment network will air nightly at 7 p.m.
Open
Fort Worth’s newest luxury lodging is officially open. The Crescent Hotel cut the ribbon in the Cultural District with 200 rooms, two restaurants, and a bar. Book a staycation.
Coming Soon
Grocery chain Kroger broke ground on a state-of-the-art store along Highway 287 north of town. The 123,000-sqft marketplace — with a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese counter, pharmacy, and gas station — is scheduled to open at the end of 2024. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Real Estate
An 880-acre historic ranch is up for sale. The Shelton Ranch at 3500 Peden Rd. hit the market for $39.5 million and features a 5,600-sqft main house, managers house, and storage building. The city marked the land for mixed use development in its Future Land Use Plan.
Tech
UNT HSC’s School of Public Health is diving into AI in the healthcare industry with a new expert lecture event. “Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and Future of Public Health” on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Register in advance.
Ranked
No. 12. That’s what Fort Worth ranked in the Financial Times and Nikkei’s list of best US cities for international business. The report evaluated workforce + talent, openness, business environment, and more. Six other Texas cities were in the Top 20.
Outdoors
A new community outreach program called Graffiti Goes Green is working to revitalize the area under the Main Street Bridge. Part of the city’s sustainable Graffiti Abatement Program, the group is planting self-attaching ivy and vines to grow over tagged areas, rather than painting over them.
Biz
Local businessman David Bonderman was honored as the 2023 Executive of the Year by the Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame. Bonderman co-owns the Seattle Kraken and the Boston Celtics + is the chairman of asset management firm TGP Inc. (Fort Worth Business Press)
Travel
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Drink
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💸 Show me the money
$1.7B in bonds approved for Tarrant County schools
Eleven different buildings will be demolished and rebuilt for the replacement of HEB ISD’s Trinity High School. Rendering courtesy of HEB ISD
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I’ve been watch The Crescent Hotel construction for months and can’t wait to get a peek inside.
If you have friends and family visiting for the holidays, we’d definitely recommend checking it out or booking a room at one of these other five spots for a staycation.
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