City of Dallas, TX

11/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/15/2024 17:57

Oak Cliff Park's Newest Trails Increase Access to Nature at Kiest Conservation Area

FOR RELEASE

November 15, 2024

CONTACT

Andrea Hawkins | [email protected] | 817-994-2498 (VM/Text)

New Oak Cliff Trails Increase Access to Nature and Enhance Outdoor Recreation Experiences

WHAT:

Ribbon-cutting to welcome new trails to Oak Cliff's Kiest Park Conservation Area at Kiest Park. Oak Cliff communities will join with city leaders to welcome the WFAA Creekside Loop Trail and the WFAA Burr Oak Loop Trail. Thanks to a $75,000 grant awarded to Greenspace Dallas, the conservation area now features three additional miles of soft-surface trails, new trail access entrance, educational kiosk, trailside benches, and interactive trail markers.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024

WHERE: Kiest Park Conservation Area, 3500 Rugged Dr., Dallas 75224 (intersection of Rugged and Champagne)

WHO:

Carolyn King Arnold, Dallas City Council, District 4

Arun Agarwal, President, Dallas Park and Recreation Board

Harrison Blair, Dallas Park and Recreation Board District 4

Carolyn Mungo, President and General Manager, WFAA Television

Richard Buckley, CEO, Greenspace Dallas

Jon Papp, Friends of Oak Cliff Park

Renee Johnson, Deputy Director, Dallas Park and Recreation