Patricia LeBlanc Park
Dedication
Size
Additional amenities
- Playground
- Shelter
- Soccer Field
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Stand alone swing
- Tables
- Benches
- Tennis Court
- Electrical Box
- Drinking Fountain
- Grill
Fun Facts and History
Known as Hulen Bend Park during its planning stage, Patricia Leblanc Park was officially acquired on Dec. 4, 1984, when the City Council exercised the option to purchase park property in the Hulen Bend subdivision from the developer, Hulen Street Ventures. The developer executed improvements at its expense that consisted of a group picnic shelter, children’s play area, softball fields, soccer fields, walks, seating areas, a park drive and parking lot, and an extensive irrigation system.[1] Richard LeBlanc, managing partner for Hulen Street Venture, requested that the park be named after his deceased mother, Patricia Ann LeBlanc, even before the park was officially acquired by the City.[2] Eight years later, the park received nationwide attention for being the country’s first fully accessible playground for children with disabilities. The playground was a gift from Playgrounds Unlimited, Inc., a non-profit that was formed specifically for the purpose of raising the necessary funds to transform the park in southwest Fort Worth to one that could accommodate a wide range of physical abilities. Playgrounds Unlimited also established an endowment for the park’s upkeep.[3] The 15-acres park has a shelter, portable restrooms, playground, trails designed to heighten sensory experiences, and a tennis court, among other improvements.
[1] City of Fort Worth, Mayor & Council Communication, l-8270, Dec. 4, 1984.
[2] Park & Recreation Advisory Board Communication, Jan. 17, 1984, Agenda reference number III-A-3.
[3] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Feb. 24, 1992, and June 9, 1993.
Location
6300 Granbury Cut-Off Street, Fort Worth 76132 View Map
32.6554439,-97.4075933
6300 Granbury Cut-Off Street ,
Fort Worth 76132
6300 Granbury Cut-Off Street ,
Fort Worth 76132
Patricia LeBlanc Park