Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
The Fort Worth City Council has officially renamed Ryan Place Triangle Park to Joan Kline Park, honoring the late community advocate for her significant contributions to the city.
Ryan Place Triangle Park, located at 3001 Fifth Ave. in Council District 9, has been a cherished green space since its purchase and dedication in 1974. Acquired in response to the public’s call for additional parkland, the 0.27-acre triangular plot was endorsed by the Park & Recreation Advisory Board on June 11, 1974. The park features benches and a sitting area with bricks and has been a long-sought-after asset by the Ryan Place Neighborhood Association.
Joan Kline was a dedicated advocate for Fort Worth, particularly the Near Southside. Her efforts in the 1980s helped revitalize the Near Southside corridor and Magnolia Avenue. She played a key role in preserving the Historic Fairmount Neighborhood and was instrumental in expanding Fire Station Park and creating its skate park.
The renaming process began with a petition and public notices published on March 18 and April 15, 2024. One supportive comment was received from the Ryan Place Improvement Association. The Park & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed the renaming on May 22, 2024, and the City Council approved it on June 25, 2024.
Joan Kline Park now stands as a tribute to her lasting legacy and the positive impact she made on the community.
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