Westmoreland Park Skate Park renderings. Courtesy of the City of Dallas.
The Oak Cliff Skatepark reached a major fundraising goal on the path to become Dallas’ first skatepark south of the Trinity River.
District 1 Council member Chad West announced the conclusion of a $400,000 private fundraise initiative, unlocking $400,000 in matching public dollars. Combined with $1 million in 2024 bond funds, this $1.8 million will cover design and construction of the skatepark.
Considered a skate park desert, the City of Dallas has worked on developing a skate park in Oak Cliff since the first neighborhood meeting in 2022.
District 1 Park Board Member JR Huerta said the project will have an immense neighborhood impact.
“This is a needed investment in the West Oak Cliff community and a huge step forward in improving park access for our residents,” Huerta said. “Providing a quality, accessible public space like this enriches the lives of our families and will serve as a gathering place for years to come.”
With this milestone in fundraising, design work is already underway and expected to be completed by April 2026 with the goal of construction beginning in the fall. The Oak Cliff Skatepark is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
“As a resident of Oak Cliff, I’m thrilled to finally have a skatepark close to home,” District 1 resident Ryan Schorman said. “For the last 25 years, I’ve been driving 30 minutes or more to reach one. Now, people from all parts of DFW will come to skate here and see how great Oak Cliff is.”
While the skatepark construction moves forward, West is officially launching the fundraising efforts for two more phases.
Phase 2 is a $200,000 private fundraise to design and build a shade structure over the skatepark. Phase 3 is an additional $1 million fundraise to design and construct a small community amenity center and restrooms.
“I am so grateful to the many donors who have made this milestone possible,” West said. “Thanks to their generosity, we will deliver a new skate park for the southern sector and bring long-overdue investment to West Oak Cliff. Coupled with the adjacent tiny forest planted earlier this year, this project will be a catalyst for Westmoreland Park and enhance residents’ quality of life.”
Clinton Haley, founder of Skateparks for Dallas, also noted the importance of the project to the city’s skate community.
“We’re really excited to see the Oak Cliff Skatepark plans continue to progress,” Haley said. “This will be the first public skatepark in southern Dallas. It will not only provide a fun outlet for exercise but also create a positive, active space for local families and kids to connect.”
