About Us
Fair Park First is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the 277-acre National Historic Landmark known as Fair Park. Our primary goal is to deliver the long-awaited Community Park project that will transform the largest parking lot on the site into a year-round destination for neighboring communities and beyond.
Facts & Figures
The Impact of Our Work
$33.1 M
Raised for the Community Park
The largest green space investment in Fair Park's history and the largest in South Dallas in over 50 years.
10.5
Acres
The site of the largest parking lot at Fair Park will be transformed from a grey slab of concrete to a green community destination.
940
New Trees
Nearly doubling the tree canopy on the 277-acre campus in just a 10.5-acre site.
“This park was shaped by the voices of South Dallas. Every major amenity reflects what neighbors asked for.”
Jason Brown
Board Chair, Fair Park First
“For years, South Dallas residents have asked for meaningful green space, accessible amenities, and investment that reflects the strength of this community. The time is now. ”
Councilmember Adam Bazaldua
City of Dallas District 7
“The funding is in place, the community has spoken and South Dallas has waited long enough.”
Texas Representative Venton Jones
House District 100
“For decades, a moat of parking separated the Art Deco park from the surrounding neighborhood, creating a physical and symbolic barrier between the community and one of its most treasured civic spaces. Now, a new Community Park will bridge that divide, transforming separation into connection and creating a place where people can come together, engage with one another, and share in new experiences.”
Veletta Forsythe-Lill
Immediate Past Chair, Fair Park First
“Parks are more than green spaces – they are places where memories are made, connections are fostered, and well-being is nurtured.”
Alyssa Siffermann
Executive Director, Fair Park First
"Transformational projects happen when vision, philanthropy, and public purpose come together. It's an honor to help connect passionate partners who believe in Fair Park's future and are investing in a legacy that will serve Dallas for generations."
Heather Stevens
Philanthropy and Strategy Officer, Fair Park First
