Fair Park First is a non-profit organization overseeing the management and stewardship of Fair Park—a 277-acre Dallas City Park and National Historic Landmark.

Our Pillars

Activation

Let’s restore the energy of Fair Park and bring events year-round to the Fairgrounds.

Community

We’re committed to building community – working closely with and giving back to our South Dallas neighbors.

Culture

Cultural institutions have always called Fair Park home, and we help them flourish.

History

We uphold the integrity of the Fair Park and update as needed to make it a premier destination.

Committed to Inclusion

We seek to hire local South Dallas/Fair Park residents, create M/WBE and Veteran hiring programs and provide on-the-job training and career opportunities.

Neighborhood Park

Developing a neighborhood park with community input through consistent meetings with the community is vital to Fair Park.

Internship Programs

We partnered with local schools, Lincoln High School and James Madison High School, to offer internships and education programs.

Local Organizations

We strive to work with the many local organizations and community organizations that call Fair Park home. Cultural Institutions tenants such as the African American Museum, Dallas Historical Society, Broadway Dallas, Texas Discovery Gardens, and many more. We will continually work to enhance events such as the State Fair of Texas, EarthX, Fair Park Fourth and many more.

Community Involvement Partners

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