The Community Park at Fair Park in Dallas has received a significant investment to support its development. The McKesson Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the park, which will be used to create a new addition bearing the foundation’s name.
Investing in the Community
The announcement was made at City Hall, with prominent community organizers and city officials in attendance, including McKesson Foundation President Melissa Thompson and District 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua. The funding will also support the development and activation of the McKesson Market Grove at the Community Park, a space for wellness programming, community events, and education opportunities.
Councilman Bazaldua emphasized the importance of the funding, particularly given the recent management transfer to the Park and Recreation Department. He highlighted the continued momentum in South Dallas, despite challenges faced by the city, and the community’s passion for investing in their neighborhood.
Original reporting: Dallas Free Press — read the source article.
