Local leaders in North Texas have rolled out a series of announcements dedicating millions of dollars to new parks and green spaces throughout Dallas.
One advocate tells NBC 5 the push came after the COVID-19 pandemic and the success of Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas .On Tuesday afternoon families and TikTokers came to the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge.
Maria de Jesus Vajelo de Garrillo walked with her nieces and nephews, saying the park was"Hermoso. Hermoso." She's visiting from Mexico.“We were recording a TikTok. We’re part of a dance team. So we just wanted to record one of our pieces. The view is beautiful so we thought might as well get it recorded here," said Meshwa Desai from Virginia.
“A lot of spaces have been used to divide the city and by putting a park there it really is bringing people together. Because no matter what part of the Trinity you live on, people will be able to come and enjoy this," said Rep. Veasey.This is the latest in a rush of money to Dallas-area parks. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg was in the area earlier in April to unveil four new deck parks in Dallas and McKinney. Greenspace has also been a priority of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. Mayor Johnson helped navigate a whopping $345 million towards a park proposal in front of Dallas voters in the May 4 Bond Election.
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