Friends of Oakhurst Park (FOOP)

In 2015, after learning the City of Fort Worth implemented policy to no longer irrigate neighborhood parks, an Oakhurst family adopted Oakhurst Park and on October 14, 2015, with the help and support of neighbors, founded FRIENDS OF OAKHURST PARK (FOOP), a service organization whose mission is to maintain, protect, and preserve Oakhurst Park for future generations.

Since its founding, FOOP has kept Oakhurst Park's 50+ year old irrigation system running; planted multiple pallets of grass; added irrigation to the planting bed for annual flowers; sponsored "Art In Oakhurst Park" a collaborative project with the Riverside Arts District and Carter Riverside High School Art Students to restore/repaint Oakhurst Park's iconic toucans & dinosaur; hosted "Pets of Oakhurst Park" highlighting the installation of a park drinking fountain that is ADA, pet, and child accessible; restored two 40 year old park benches; taken a public stand against bullying as children, teenagers, and adults painted their hand prints on the Oakhurst Park Buddy Bench pledging to make Oakhurst Park, our neighborhood, and our City a kinder place to live and play; planted 5 crepe myrtle trees & partnered with the City of Fort Worth Forestry Department to re-forest Oakhurst Park by planting 8 Oak trees (FOOP is contractually obligated to irrigate the trees); sponsored annual tributes to First Responders & Frontline Workers by wrapping all trees in Oakhurst Park with "White Bows of Gratitude"; as well as o sponsor monthly First Saturday "Playdates in Oakhurst Park" which bring together the parents and children of the community.

Our Needs

*Funds for children's programs in the park, including: First Saturday Playdates, Fitness, Holiday and Seasonal Celebrations, Buddy Bench and Anti-Bullying Events.
*Funds for picnic tables, bike rack, park benches, and other park amenities.
*Funds for Annual "Spruce Up" efforts including annual flower planting, park maintenance, and irrigation costs
*Funds to Restore & Preserve Historic Park Play Equipment (50 + year old Iconic Toucan spring toy play equipment)
*Funds to Repair and Replace irrigation system. Current irrigation system is over 50 years old.