The Fair Park Community Park in Dallas has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the McKesson Foundation. This grant will support the development and activation of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park.

Community Park Development

The Community Park is a 10.5-acre park currently under development, which will feature expansive lawns, playgrounds, walking trails, shaded gathering spaces, public art, educational opportunities, native landscaping, and community-focused amenities designed to serve residents of all ages.

The McKesson Market Grove will serve as a welcoming destination for gathering, wellness programming, community events, healthy food access initiatives, educational opportunities, and year-round engagement designed to improve health outcomes for residents.

The Community Park represents the largest expansion of publicly accessible greenspace at Fair Park in generations and is expected to serve residents across South Dallas while attracting visitors from throughout the city and region.

Partnership and Investment

The McKesson Foundation’s investment reflects its commitment to strengthening access to health and wellness resources in the communities it serves. The foundation believes that where people live, gather, and connect has a profound impact on their health and well-being.

Fair Park First is leading the effort to deliver the Community Park as the centerpiece of the Fair Park Master Plan and one of the most significant greenspace community investments in South Dallas in recent decades.

Original reporting: Focus Daily News — read the source article.