Through public meetings, surveys, and events, residents have played a vital role in shaping the future of city parks and public spaces. | Photo by FTWtoday
Fort Worth’s Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) maintains 300+ parks and public spaces citywide — approx. 13,000+ acres. On Tuesday, May 13, the City Council approved a master plan for the improvement of these spaces and outlined it in a 233-page document. The new master plan replaces its 2020 plan.
Say hello to GREENprint — a map of the future of Fort Worth’s green spaces. The city gathered ideas from thousands of residents using meetings, surveys, and events, and used them to develop a strategy to enhance the park system, focusing on accessibility and connection to nature.
From the beginning
GREENprint started as Play Big!, a PARD-driven initiative that launched last January. Through a series of surveys and community meetings, the city was able to develop five transformative strategies aimed at improving trails, increasing open space preservation, programs, and more — all based on resident responses.
Dallas Wings vs. Seattle Storm | 7 p.m. | College Park Center, Arlington | $17+ | Catch No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers dribbling down the court with her new team during the second home game of the season.
Tuesday, May 20
Souffles | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $90 | Learn to bake four types of the fluffy French dish — spinach, cheese, chocolate, and Grand Marnier.
Wednesday, May 21
Emo Night (Taylor’s Version) | 6-11:30 p.m. | The Rail | $19 | Get ready to sing your hear out and listen to all your favorite emo hits, TS-style.
Thursday, May 22
“The Big Trail” | 6:30 p.m. | The Modern | $5 | Join the 95th anniversary celebration of the film that introduced 23-year-old Marion Robert Morrison to the world as John Wayne.
Potato po-tah-to.The Big Potato Company just opened a store inside the former Dough Boy Donuts space in Burleson. Choose from 20 toppings at the Alabama chain, or try one of its specialty baked potatoes like sushi or chicken enchilada. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Mansion Monday
We’re googly eyes for this 5,788-sqft estate located in a gated Mira Vista neighborhood. Step into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings and a custom chandelier. Then head upstairs, but look out for two of three secondary bedrooms concealed by a hidden bookshelf.
Concert
The soundtrack to summer is back. Hotel Drover will begin hosting Backyard Unplugged on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. starting this weekend through Saturday, Sept. 27. Discover rising local artists and participate in upcoming theme nights, like Pink Pony Club night.
A pizza chain known for its edge-to-edge toppings is expanding all across North Texas with 100+ locations in the pipeline. Two DFW locations are planned for Donatos Pizza. While we wait for official opening dates to be announced, enjoy a Donatos pie in Flower Mound or Frisco.
Watch
Oh, that’s what they were doing? Micah Parsons, CeeDee Lamb, Osa Odighizuwa, and Tyler Smith hosted a livestream last week to get fans pumped for the 2025 Cowboys schedule release. What we didn’t realize was that they were subtly revealing the schedule the entire time. Check the full schedule. (WFAA)
Weather
Temperatures return to the 80s this week, but they won’t last long. Memorial Day weekend will see them rising again, with a high of 90° on the holiday. Follow WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus to keep up with North Texas weather.
Sports
What went well — and what didn’t — in the Dallas Stars’ matchup with the Winnipeg Jets over the weekend? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of Dallas hockey with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Arts
ICYMI, one of the most prestigious contests in classical music, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, returns to Fort Worth May 21–June 7. Out of 340 applicants from 45 countries, 30 elite pianists will compete across four intense rounds of performance, including with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Grab tickets.*
Real Estate
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A pack of light blocking stickers to dull light pollution in your home. The pack comes with multiple sizes that can be used to cover light emitted by digital alarm clocks, charger ports, and other electronics.
Saturday was Endangered Species Day and the Fort Worth Zoo took action by releasing 690,957 Houston toad eggs and tadpoles into a designated release site in Bastrop County. Fort Worth is one of only four US zoos that breed this type of species under managed care. Starting in 2015, the zoo has released more than 2 million eggs into the wild.
The zoo has partnered with Texas State University and the Houston Zoo for toad recovery since 2010.
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