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New funding is pushing a plan to open two parks and reopen an iconic downtown landmark closer to reality.
The Regional Transportation Council board approved March 12 an additional $8 million in funding for Heritage and Paddock Park, two parks near the historic Tarrant County Courthouse at 100 W. Weatherford St. and overlooking the Trinity River and Panther Island. The approval comes with a $2 million match from the city, bringing total additional funding to $10 million, which will go toward a section of the park that leads down to the Trinity River.
Andy Taft, president of Downtown Fort Worth Inc., said the approval is significant for the project, which he said would create a “downtown green space destination” at the base of the courthouse. Downtown Fort Worth Inc. is working with the city to bring the project to life.
With the $8 million in funding in place, the Texas Department of Transportation will move forward on the design review process, Taft said. The department reviews the plans four times, at 30%, 60%, 90% and 95% complete. He said the goal is to open the park before 2030.