Greener Dallas Greater Dallas

Dallas | Texas

What We’re Doing
Transforming city-owned land into outdoor spaces to bring nature closer to home for Dallas residents.

Our Goal
Build a happier, healthier, more connected, and resilient Dallas—here everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of a safe, vibrant green space.

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Measurable and Meaningful Outcomes

parks

miles of urban trails

250,000

people served

$100M

fundraising goal, Over Half Raised

We’re Transforming Dallas

Imagine a Dallas where nature is always within reach—a city where every person can step outside their front door and find a welcoming green space just a short walk away. Whether it’s to play, exercise, relax, gather with neighbors, or simply enjoy the sunshine, everyone should have the opportunity to connect with the outdoors.

That’s the future we’re building through Greener Dallas Greater Dallas—Trust for Public Land’s most ambitious initiative in Texas. This transformative effort goes beyond just creating parks; it’s about strengthening the very essence of Dallas. Together with partners, supporters, and the community, we are laying the groundwork for a healthier, more vibrant, and more connected city. That’s why we’re raising philanthropic support toward the goal of $100 million, with over half of the campaign goal already reached, to advance efforts that will harness the power of nature throughout all of Dallas.

In collaboration with community partners and supporters, we will bring this vision to life by creating safe and accessible parks, trails, and open spaces. Our goals are ambitious: we are building 18 new parks, developing a 17-mile urban hike-and-bike trail, enhancing 283 acres of protected wilderness, and improving miles of nature trails—all for the people of Dallas.

Join our movement to make Dallas greener, greater, and more connected than ever before.

Greener Dallas Greater Dallas Leadership

Texas State Director, Trust for Public Land: Molly Morgan
Texas Director of Philanthropy, Trust for Public Land: Ray Garvin
Campaign Chairs: Rebecca and Ron Gafford
Honorary Campaign Chair: Roland Parrish
Campaign Members: Tillie Borchers, Bill Chaney, Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Charles Elk, Sharon Lyle, and Lynn McBee

Transformational Impact, Three Core Efforts

Coming Soon

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Dallas Greening Initiative

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Lands

Coming Soon

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Five Mile Creek Greenbelt

In the News

The Wilderness Is Calling

A group of people stand in a row outdoors, smiling and raising their arms, with a pavilion and playground equipment visible in the background.

Trust for Public Land Ups Ante on Greening Up Dallas

A diverse group of people participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a pavilion labeled "Harold Simmons Foundation Pavilion," holding large ceremonial scissors.

40-Acre Judge Charles R. Rose Community Park Opens in Southern Dallas

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TPL’s Molly Morgan Thinks You Deserve a Green Space Close to Home

Dallas Unveils Plans for First Five Green Spaces

Four people, two adults and two children, hold up a checkered blanket outdoors on a sunny day, standing on green grass with trees and blue sky in the background.

TPL to Transform 15 Vacant Lots into New Parks

Dallas Gets First Look at New Green Spaces

Two young boys sit and climb on a large artificial rock at a playground, surrounded by trees and outdoor play equipment.

Study Links South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park to Crime Drop

40-acre Judge Charles R. Rose Community Park opens in southern Dallas

Judge Charles R. Rose Park Opens in Dallas

GREENER DALLAS
GREATER DALLAS

Help Make Dallas Healthier, Happier, and More Connected.

Contact Ray Garvin to learn more: [email protected]

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Judge Charles R. Rose Park Grand Opening

Now open: Judge Charles Rose Park, a vibrant new community space in the heart of Dallas. This park opening marks the launch of Greener Dallas Greater Dallas, a bold $100 million campaign to transform parks, trails, and wildlands across the city. With 18 new parks, 17 miles of connecting trails, and access to over 283 acres of preserved wilderness, the campaign will bring high-quality green spaces within reach of nearly 250,000 residents. At the ribbon cutting and donor breakfast, community leaders, residents, and supporters celebrated not just a new park, but a growing movement to make Dallas greener, healthier, and more connected.