Kiest Park in Oak Cliff among five Texas parks to receive Lone Star Legacy Designation
Kiest Park is among five Texas parks
honored with designation as a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and
Parks Society (TRAPS) in a ceremony at the association’s annual institute
in Irving.
Four other parks received the honor in the sixth year of the statewide program. They are Parque Zaragoza, Austin; Tandy Hills Natural Area, Fort Worth; Kempner Park, Memorial Park, Houston and Cypress Bend Park, New Braunfels. Another Dallas park, Reverchon, last year was designated as a Legacy Park.
A Lone Star Legacy Park is classified
as a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of
Texas. To qualify for consideration, the park must have endured the test of
time and become iconic to those who have visited, played and rested on its
grounds. Nominated parks must be a minimum of
50 years old and had to meet at least one of the
following criteria:
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Property represents distinctive design and/or construction.
- Park is associated with historic events or sites.
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Park is associated with events specific to the local community/state.
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Park is home to unique natural features.
Nestled
among scenic Oak Cliff residences, Kiest Park offers exceptional recreational amenities
and facilities that include a recreation center, 16-court tennis center. soccer
and baseball fields, and Kiest Softball Complex. Perfect for walking and cycling,
a 2.8-mile trail meanders through the park’s naturally wooded areas. A favorite
of children is the Fantasy Landing playground, specially designed to let children
of all physical abilities play together. Outdoor naturists will enjoy the stunning
wildflower area, rich with native,
nectar-rich plants that attract bees and
other pollinators that help sustain the park’s ecosystems.
Dallas
Park and Recreation is among the nation’s largest urban park
systems. Its mission is to champion lifelong recreation and serves as
responsible stewards of the city’s parks, trails, and open spaces. The
department maintains 24,000 acres of park land and water, including 379 parks,
100 miles of trails, athletic complexes, and natural areas. It also manages
recreation centers, golf courses, community pools, tennis centers and family
attractions including Bahama Beach Waterpark and Fair Park. Dallas Park and
Recreation earned national accreditation in the field or parks and recreation
from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). For more information,
visit www.DallasPark.org.
Texas Recreation and Parks
Society is a non-profit 501(c)3
professional and educational organization founded 75 years ago with a
membership of over 2,000 professionals. TRAPS is committed to advancing the
field of parks, recreation and leisure services in Texas, while advocating for
enhanced recreation opportunities and the increase of public green space for
Texans. www.traps.org
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