Dallas Parks & Rec Expands Programs at Fair Park, Adds Weekly Market

The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department announced a slate of new initiatives to expand year-round programming and neighborhood access at Fair Park.

According to the Thursday press release, among the new events is the Fair Park Farmers Market, which will bring fresh food to the park every Sunday starting March 1.

Good Local Markets kicks off its 18th season with the Fair Park Farmers Market at 3535 Grand Avenue near the Leonhardt Lagoon. Residents can expect between 60-100 vendors offering fresh produce, locally made products, and other specialty goods.

The market will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through July. It will be closed during the State Fair and resume operations later in the year.

"I can't state enough how much I'm personally looking forward to seeing a recurring Farmers Market at Fair Park," said Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua. "There's so much demand in South Dallas for fresh foods that I'm confident the Fair Park Farmers Market will become a staple in the routine of both South Dallas neighbors and visitors alike."

Bazaldua continued, "I'm elated to see our parks department working hard to create consistent programming for Fair Park. When the community park is complete, what better place will there be to grab a fresh meal and make lifelong memories?"

Parks and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal highlighted the value of the partnership between the city and Good Local Markets, a producer-only nonprofit farmers market focused on strengthening North Texas' local food economy.

"Through our partnership with Good Local Markets, the market is a critical resource for families, providing them access to fresh, healthy food while supporting area farmers and small businesses," Agarwal said. "It's good for our community and the local economy. When cities and nonprofits work together, we create opportunities, make the economy strong, and keep Fair Park a place where everyone is welcome."

Other programming coming to Fair Park over the next few months will include a monthly outdoor movie series, a collaboration with Sunny South Dallas Food Park, an Easter Egg Hunt at Corona/Cotton Bowl Plaza on April 4, as well as a rotating lineup of cultural festivals, fitness classes, and live music pop-ups planned for throughout the summer.