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City staff say Fair Park operations returning to Park and Recreation Department amid major repair needs
Summary
Park staff told the board that Fair Park management is transferring back to the city after a termination notice to the prior operator, and outlined immediate repairs, a transition team, and a multi‑million dollar shortfall for deferred maintenance.
City of Dallas staff reported that operational control of Fair Park is returning to the Park and Recreation Department after a notice of termination to the prior operator and detailed immediate repair needs, staffing plans and budget shortfalls.
The presentation to the Park and Recreation Board said the city issued a notice of default and a later notice of termination to the park’s private operator; as a result, “all operations of Fair Park are returning to Park and Recreation Department,” staff reported during the meeting. The department said it has created a seven‑person transition team and has been on site since June 19 to inventory conditions and begin urgent repairs.
Board members and staff told the meeting the park shows widespread…
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