April 24, 2025 - fwtx.com - 

This contribution accelerates plans to transform Heritage and Paddock parks into vibrant downtown spaces.

The north end of downtown Fort Worth is about to get a $1 million boost — and possibly a long-overdue glow-up. The BNSF Railway Foundation has pledged $1 million to Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc. (DFWII) to support the Heritage and Paddock parks project, which aims to transform a stretch of neglected green space into a dynamic civic amenity.

With the BNSF pledge, the total identified funding now stands at nearly $44 million toward a $55 million goal, according to the City’s website. Plans for the overhaul include water features, public art, shaded seating, children’s play areas, nighttime lighting, and reworked pedestrian access that connects downtown to the Trinity River below. 

Read more: https://fwtx.com/news/bnsf-donates-one-million-to-revitalize-two-fort-worth-parks/

Rendering courtesy of City of Fort Worth