/tags/trust-for-public-land Trust for Public Land en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:30:33 GMT /news/2023-06-05/plano-has-top-park-system-in-texas-new-ranking-shows The Trust for Public Land's annual ParkScore index ranks park systems based on 5 characteristics: acreage, access, investment, amenities and equity. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:30:33 GMT /news/2023-06-05/plano-has-top-park-system-in-texas-new-ranking-shows Joaquin Fernandez /environment-nature/2021-05-29/headed-to-the-playground-here-are-3-things-you-should-know-about-parks-in-north-texas The Trust for Public Land’s 2021 park ratings are out and Plano continues to have the best ranking in Texas. Sat, 29 May 2021 13:30:18 GMT /environment-nature/2021-05-29/headed-to-the-playground-here-are-3-things-you-should-know-about-parks-in-north-texas Alejandra Martinez /environment-nature/2021-04-12/tree-planting-event-is-the-first-step-to-new-park-in-south-dallas Over the weekend, about 50 trees were planted in the Highland Hills neighborhood. This is part of an initiative to help build a park called Judge Charles Rose Community Park in South Dallas. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:22:55 GMT /environment-nature/2021-04-12/tree-planting-event-is-the-first-step-to-new-park-in-south-dallas Alejandra Martinez /news/2019-03-22/a-howlin-shame-north-texas-cities-rank-low-for-dog-parks If you've got a four-legged friend, chances are you've scoped out dog-friendly greenspace in your neighborhood. The Trust for Public Land just ranked the… Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:43:08 GMT /news/2019-03-22/a-howlin-shame-north-texas-cities-rank-low-for-dog-parks Courtney Collins /environment-nature/2018-09-07/how-do-north-texas-parks-stack-up-to-green-spaces-across-the-country As the Dallas heat wanes and people start emerging from their air-conditioned homes, the search to find a comfortable park nearby can be a challenge.… Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:36:47 GMT /environment-nature/2018-09-07/how-do-north-texas-parks-stack-up-to-green-spaces-across-the-country Rick Holter, Miguel Perez /texas-news/2017-05-24/plano-again-tops-north-texas-cities-in-parkscore-index-but-others-slip With summer just around the corner, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land has released its annual ParkScore Index, which rates the park systems in the 100… Wed, 24 May 2017 10:17:00 GMT /texas-news/2017-05-24/plano-again-tops-north-texas-cities-in-parkscore-index-but-others-slip Krystina Martinez /news/2015-05-20/planos-parks-are-tops-in-texas-parkscore-index-says The non-profit Trust for Public Land has released its annual ParkScore ratings, which ranks public park systems in the 75 largest U.S. cities. Plano… Wed, 20 May 2015 17:25:35 GMT /news/2015-05-20/planos-parks-are-tops-in-texas-parkscore-index-says Krystina Martinez /environment-nature/2012-05-23/survey-gives-dallas-parks-mixed-grade A new park system ranking puts Dallas and Fort Worth in the middle of the pack compared to other major cities. Dallas has more than average park space.… Wed, 23 May 2012 22:50:20 GMT /environment-nature/2012-05-23/survey-gives-dallas-parks-mixed-grade Courtney Collins