Request for Coverage: Today Dallas Kicks Off Forest Audelia Park Project

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FOR RELEASE
June 13, 2023

CONTACT:
Andrea Hawkins | andrea.hawkins@dallas.gov | (817) 994-2498

 

 

Mayor Johnson will kick off multimillion-dollar park project to bring recreation, green space, and multipurpose center to northeast Dallas

 

What

Mayor Johnson joins other city officials to kick off the first construction phase for a new park and multipurpose center at Forest Lane and Audelia Road that will bring recreational options  a community where walkable access to programs and facilities are limited. The project's first phase will include creation of a park and renovation of approximately 10,000 square feet of the Forest Audelia Village shopping center. 

Officials will share information and timelines about the multimillion-dollar project that will begin with the demolition of a section of an existing shopping center and portions of the parking lot at the current location. In addition, renovations to the building interior will create spaces for cultural and leisure activities, a library, fitness area, community classrooms and a police storefront. 

While today's event will not feature a live demolition, attendees can view images of  of the park and community center's design. Construction is expected to be completed fall 2024. 

Who

Mayor Eric Johnson
Adam McGough, Dallas City Council, District 10   
Kathy Stewart, Dallas City Councilmember-Elect District 10                                  Arun Agarwal, President, Dallas Park and Recreation Board     
Scott Goldstein, Dallas Park and Recreation Board District 10 
Robb Stewart, Former Member, Dallas Park and Recreation Board District          Dallas Police Department 

When

10 a.m.  Tuesday, June 13, 2023 

Where

Site of the future park and center: 9759 Forest Lane, Dallas 75243 (Forest Audelia Village)                     

In case of rain, event will be held inside the Forest-Audelia Boxing Gym, located in the northwest corner of the shopping center. 

 

Media: Please confirm attendance via text to (817) 994-2498 or andrea.hawkins@dallas.gov

 

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