May 8, 2024

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A gateway to the Eastside

Gateway Park is a popular destination for mountain bikers. | Photo provided by the City of Fort Worth

Yesterday, Park and Recreation Director Richard Zavala presented the new $170 million master plan for Gateway Park to City Council.

Dedicated in 1979, Gateway Park is Fort Worth’s only metropolitan park, measuring nearly 800 acres — for reference, New York’s Central Park caps out at 843 acres.

Once a sewage treatment plant and a landfill, the park has undergone two previous master plans in 2002 and 2009. Now, the park is poised for planning once again.

FTW-gateway-park-master-plan — Almost all of the park falls into either the regulatory floodway or the 100-year floodplain, so the design accommodates potential floodwaters.
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Image courtesy of the City of Fort Worth

What’s included?

An eastern bluff with a lookout point and kids area
Protected river bank with hiking and biking trails
Central gathering area with sports courts and fields
Western park development in the Oxbow area

The first phase of the master plan will be take place west of Beach Street in the Oxbow area — valley storage land that is part of the Central City Flood Control Project. Improvements include:

Athletic fields + tennis, pickleball, basketball and sand volleyball courts
Outdoor event space + areas for food trucks
Outdoor classroom and low ropes course

FTW-gateway-park-master-plan-phase-1 — The first phase of improvements is scheduled to open west of Beach Street in 2027.
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Image courtesy of the City of Fort Worth

How much?

While the plan has an estimated $170 million build out, the Park and Recreation department only has $8 million from the 2022 bond package set aside for park improvements + $6.6 million from Tarrant Regional Water District bonds.

Those funds will be used for the design and construction of Phase 1. The remainder of the funding will be left to the discretion of city management and residents in future bond programs.

What’s next?

On Tuesday, June 11, City Council will review the proposed plan and consider a design and engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn for Phase 1 improvements. Construction is slated to run from January 2026 to March 2027.

Asked

Which Gateway Park amenity most interests you?

A. For competitors: Sports courts and fields
B. For nature lovers: Hiking and biking trails
C. For social butterflies: Market + event spaces
D. For littles: Playground + splashpad
E. For adventurers: Equestrian center + ropes course

Pick your park priority

Events

Wednesday, May 8

“42nd Street” | Wednesday, May 8 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $10-$25 | Watch a taped performance by London’s Theatre Royal in this classic Broadway musicals.
Pickin’ Round the Campfire | Wednesday, May 8 | 8 p.m. | Dirty Water Saloon, 9716 Palo Pinto Rd., Fort Worth | Grab your guitar and join other musicians for a fireside song session.

Thursday, May 9

Taste Of Asia Pop-Up Lunch | Thursday, May 9 | 12-1 p.m. | Asia Times Square, 2625 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Grand Prairie | Free | Network over lunch with the Greater Arlington Chamber Asian Business Council.
PBR World Finals: Unleash the Beast | Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $35-$85 | Watch the best bull riders in the world compete in the elimination rounds at the birthplace of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

Friday, May 10

TCU Baseball | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Lupton Baseball Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | $12-$18 | Cheer on the Horned Frogs as they take to the plate against the New Mexico State Aggies.
“Night at the Pops” | Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Aledo High School Auditorium, Aledo | Free | The Aledo High School band will mount its annual popular music concert featuring crowd favorites from Broadway.

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Travel

⛰️ Escape the heat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains

An overhead view of the Omni Grove Park Inn, including the resort and golf course.

Did you know? When you stay at The Omni Grove Park Inn, the resort makes a donation to Feeding America. | Photo by The Omni Grove Park Inn

There’s a cool mountain breeze — and special discount — waiting for you at the iconic Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

Escape the heat, unwind, and save up to 15% on overnight accommodations with the Cool Mountain Getaway package, available every Sunday-Thursday this summer. Psst... daily breakfast, parking, and a sweet treat from the Marketplace or Pool Cabana are included.

Choose your own adventure

The Omni Grove Park Inn’s location in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains + abundance of curated experiences sets the perfect scene for guests to create memories that last long after check-out.

Whether you want to hit the trails or enjoy the view, the list of things to do in and around the resort is long. Think:

Relaxing in the world-class spa
Perfecting your swing at the legendary 18-hole golf course
Splashing around in the outdoor pool
Pleasing your palate on the Sunset Terrace
And much more

Save up to 15% + book your getaway

News Notes

Number

$10.75 million. That’s how much the Amon G. Carter Foundation committed to the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, which is under construction downtown. The gift includes $5 million and four parcels of land along Jones Street, which is currently a parking lot across from Fort Worth Central Station.

Real Estate

Pinnacle Bank Texas bought back Burnett Plaza at a foreclosure auction yesterday. The lender purchased downtown’s tallest skyscraper for ~$12.3 million after Opal Holdings defaulted on a $13 million loan last month. (Dallas Business Journal)

Eat

Family owned restaurant Añejo Taqueria has a new storefront at 7355 N. Beach St. Stop by for street tacos, tortas, burritos, birria, and papas topped with chili and queso. Plus, see other places around town for lunch for less than $10. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Ranked

No. 1. Fort Worth topped Scout’s 2023 list of “Top Cities in Texas for Business.” Cowtown earned 4.34/5 stars overall + ranked first for fastest permitting and fastest zoning, the only Lone Star State city to surpass the four-star benchmark in those categories.

Trending

Moja has spoken — the Fort Worth Zoo’s lion cub predicted that Eduardo Aparecido will earn the coveted gold buckle and $1 million at the 2024 PBR World Champions. Elimination rounds kick off tomorrow at Cowtown Coliseum + finals will be at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, May 19. Grab tickets.

Sports

Is DFW getting another professional sports team? Dallas’ Cotton Bowl Stadium could be home to an undisclosed team under a new deal. Dallas City Council will vote today on a $296,000 annual agreement with management firm Oak View Group to bring 16 home games to Fair Park. (The Dallas Morning News)

Closed

Eastside dive bar Ozzie Rabbit Lodge closed on Sunday after 17 years. The bar at 6343 E. Lancaster Ave. was named after Lee Harvey Oswald, whose grave is located in nearby Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery.

Listen

After a recent series win against the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford joined the “absurdly crowded” injury list in what Brice Paterik is calling “an injury epidemic.” Get the biggest stories every day with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*

Eat

🍽️ Taste test

The upscale, seasonal selections at James Provisions are perfect for a quick lunch or a night on the town — don’t forget to take a peek at the drink menu. | Photo by FTWtoday

“Eat well” — we certainly did. We stopped at James Provisions in Hurst to taste test the newly opened concept touting whole foods + natural ingredients. The restaurant’s motto and menu did not disappoint.

Located at 290 Grapevine Hwy., the mercantile is a spin off of a popular Brooklyn, NY restaurant founded by North Richland Hills native Deborah Williamson. The original James concept ran from 2008 to 2022, but closed when Williamson returned home to Texas.

The 80-seat, “fine-causal” restaurant prioritizes farm-to-table ingredients from local growers like Aledo’s River Valley Farms and Cameron’s 44 Farms.

What we tried

Goldie | Sip a refreshing zero proof bevvy with turmeric, ginger + lemon.
Spring Burger | Fill your tank with grass-fed beef, garden pesto, and pickled onions on brioche with a side of roasted potatoes.
Salmon tacos | Opt for a lighter portion with fresh fish, topped with purple cabbage, avocado, and jalapeno dressing.
Berry Oat Crisp | Don’t skip dessert with this gluten-free fruit creation with lemon verbena whipped cream.

The Buy

Sunglasses under $100, because we’re heading into the brightest months of the year (yay). We like these tortoiseshell Ray-Bans or this cat-eye Jimmy Choo pair.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

Looks like Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd will be hanging around for a little while longer. The Hall of Famer has been the Mavs head coach since 2021 and signed a multi-year contract extension on Monday.

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