Parks

Public Notice Freeman Park

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, 76102 during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.

The Fort Worth Water Department (Water Department) has requested the use of portions of Freemans Park (Park) for a water and sanitary sewer maintenance area (Maintenance Area). Due to continued growth in far west Fort Worth, it is necessary for the Water Department to construct the new Silver Creek Lift Station and associated force and gravity sewer mains (Project). The Project will provide services to areas on the west side of Lake Worth. The proposed Maintenance Area is for the installation of water and sanitary sewer lines as part of the Project. The proposed Maintenance Area is approximately 4,882 square feet, which equates to 0.11 acres. A temporary workspace area of 1,793 square feet, which equates to 0.04 acres is necessary for Project construction. Project construction is anticipated to begin June 2025 and last approximately 18 months.

The City Forester has identified one Pecan tree within the park that requires removal for the Project. The remaining trees within 75 feet of construction activities in the park will be protected with fencing. In accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 26, the City of Fort Worth seeks to use a portion of Freemans Park for a permanent water and sanitary sewer maintenance area. On March 26, 2025, the Park & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed staff’s recommendation to the City Council to authorize the use of portions of Freemans Park for a water and sanitary sewer maintenance area. In accordance with state law and the Fort Worth City Charter, the parkland conversion was advertised in the Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 4, 2025, May 11, 2025, and May 18, 2025.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, 76102 during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.