Dallas Wings to Move Forward with New Practice Facility After Council Approval

Yesterday, the Dallas City Council authorized a developer agreement with the Dallas Wings for the construction of a new practice facility at Joey Georgusis Park.

The city announced the development in a Wednesday afternoon press release. According to the bulletin, the the item was originally deferred from the Feb. 25 meeting and returned after "productive" discussions between representatives from the city and the Dallas Wings.

The approved agenda item is an economic development grant agreement that will allow the Dallas Wings Development LLC to construct the Wings practice facility on the city-owned park property located at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road.

This means the Wings organization will take the lead on the design and construction of the practice facility and training complex.

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said, "Today's action marks another step in strengthening the city's long-term support for professional women's sports and enhancing opportunities for community engagement in southern Dallas. We appreciate the efforts of Wings CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb for collaborating with the city to move this important project forward."

Preparation for construction should begin immediately.

"We strongly believe the practice facility will provide our world-class athletes with what they need and deserve to compete at the highest level while delivering real benefit to the citizens of Dallas, especially the residents of far west Oak Cliff," Bibb said. "The Wings remain committed to playing a key role in the revitalization of downtown Dallas when the renovation of Dallas Memorial Auditorium is completed in 2028."