The foundation raising money for the Oak Cliff deck park has achieved 75% of its goal.
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation has raised $62 million for the park that will sit on top of Interstate 35 near the Dallas Zoo. Another $20 million is needed.
The funding includes grants from The Rees-Jones Foundation, the W.W. Caruth Jr. Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas, the Eugene McDermott Foundation and the Rainwater Charitable Foundation.
The deck is currently under construction, and the park is expected to open in 2024.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson called the planned park “a much-needed respite for our families in Oak Cliff,” in a media release.
“I am thrilled with the significant progress toward the park’s fundraising goals, and I am excited to bring this amazing asset to life in southern Dallas,” he said.
Oak Cliff resident April Allen is the foundation’s chief operating officer.
“Southern Gateway Park is being created by and for our community, and it’s going to take everyone doing their part to make this park a reality,” she said in the media release. “Obviously we still need donations of any size to reach our goals, but we also need people to advocate for the park with their representatives at every level of government – or simply join our online community to learn more and share updates with your networks as we grow.”
“This is an incredibly exciting time, and we are grateful for the support we’ve received from our champions in both the private and public sector. Together, we have an opportunity to build something that will have a generational impact on our city.”
The foundation also released new renderings of the park, see below.
