Park & Recreation

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The Park & Recreation Department maintains 305 parks (13,136 acres) and public spaces citywide, as well as providing recreational activities and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play.

The Park & Recreation Department has a variety of divisions to make Fort Worth fun for families, seniors, and kids of all ages.

Accessibility

Find a list of Fort Worth's inclusive playgrounds and a communication board to use while enjoying a park.

Adopt-a-Spot

The Adopt-a-Spot program allows volunteers to adopt public spaces.

Attractions

There's always a new adventure waiting for you at one of the department's attractions.

Community Centers

Each community center offers a variety of activities, camps, fitness classes, and more for all ages.

Dog Parks

Fort Worth's dog parks are sure to get everyone's tail wagging!

Neighborhood Fishing

Several Fort Worth lakes are stocked with fish by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Forestry

Fort Worth has promoted sound urban forestry practices since 1873.

The Palette Program

The Palette Program was established to bring together and streamline various independent art initiatives across the city. Led by the Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP), this initiative fosters creativity and provides meaningful opportunities for artists and the community.

Graffiti Abatement

The City’s Graffiti Abatement Program offers no-cost graffiti removal services.

Mowing and Maintenance

Information regarding park maintenance, public space mowing, and alleyway mowing.

Naturally Fort Worth!

Natural Areas are either left in their natural habitat or minimally maintained.

Park Dedication

The Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy is to ensure there are parks and recreational facilities available to meet the fast pace growth and development needs in Fort Worth.

Park Reservations

Information to reserve pools, centers, pavilions, open spaces, and athletic fields.

Parks & Trails

The Park & Recreation Department maintains 305 parks (13,136 acres) and public spaces citywide.

Pickleball Courts

Participate in the fastest-growing sport at one of Fort Worth's indoor or outdoor pickleball courts.

Pools & Aquatics

Fort Worth's aquatics facilities provide programs while also giving families a way to escape the summer heat.

Skate Parks

Fort Worth's skate parks are wheel-y spectacular.

Sports

The City of Fort Worth offers a variety of sports for residents of all ages to join a team, drop-in, or play solo while enjoying their favorite pastime.

Department Leadership

Dave Lewis

Director

Dave Lewis, a seasoned parks and recreation professional with over 16 years of management and executive experience, was named director of the Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department in 2024. Since joining the City of Fort Worth in 2019, he has held key leadership roles, including assistant director, interim director, and deputy director, overseeing administration, golf, athletics, and recreation.

Before coming to Fort Worth, Lewis served in multiple leadership roles with the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, Washington. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Eastern Washington University and is an active member of several state and national parks and recreation associations.

Under his leadership, the department is focused on innovation, accessibility, and excellence, with a commitment to making Fort Worth’s park system one of the best in the nation.