Klyde Warren Park

Name

Klyde Warren Park

Legal name

Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

Website

https://klydewarrenpark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Park and Urban Green Space Operations

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Urban public park
• Free community programming
• Nonprofit green space
• Public event venue
• Deck park operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations & Memberships: The Park operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying entirely on private contributions. Revenue streams include annual fund donations, Friends of the Park memberships ($500-$10,000), President's Circle ($5,000-$10,000), Young Professionals memberships ($200-$350), and My Best Friend's Park pet dedications ($2,500).
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Event sponsorships for signature events (Movies in the Park, Independence Day Celebration, Party in the Park, Trick-or-Treating, Tree Lighting Celebration), pole banner advertising, and general corporate partnerships through the Park Partners program ($2,500/year) and Corporate Council.
3. Food Truck & Restaurant Revenue: Revenue-sharing model with on-site food trucks and Mi Cocina on the Park restaurant. Food trucks operate Monday-Friday 11 AM-2:30 PM and Saturday-Sunday 11 AM-7:30 PM. Restaurant provides ongoing rental income.
4. Event Space Rental: Private event space rentals including the Sowden Family Pavilion for birthday parties, corporate events, and weddings. Event rental fees support daily Park upkeep. The annual Party in the Park fundraiser raised $1.1 million.
5. Public Improvement District (PID) Assessment: A PID assessment of $0.05 per $100 valuation supports Park operations, maintenance, and capital improvements in partnership with the Dallas Arts District. The PID was created in 2014.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Klyde Warren Park is a 5.4-acre urban deck park built atop the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, bridging Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Operated by the nonprofit Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, it offers free public access, 1,300+ free programs and events annually, signature amenities (Nancy Best Fountain, Children's Park, Dog Park), food truck and restaurant dining, and event venue rentals to more than 2 million annual visitors.

Product overview

Klyde Warren Park operates as a unified urban green space platform offering free community programming across a 5.2-acre deck park in Dallas. The product portfolio centers on the main park with signature amenities including the Nancy Best Fountain (interactive water feature with choreographed shows), Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park (18,000 sq ft playground), and My Best Friend's Park (dog park). The park generates revenue through diverse membership tiers (Friends of the Park from $500-$2,500, President's Circle from $5,000-$10,000, Young Professionals at $200-$350), corporate programs (Park Partners at $2,500, Corporate Council), and signature events (Movies in the Park, Independence Day Celebration, Tree Lighting Celebration, Trick-or-Treating in the Park). Dining options include the Mi Cocina on the Park restaurant and 30+ rotating food trucks. Annual fundraiser Party in the Park generates approximately $1.1 million. The park delivers over 1,300 free programs annually including fitness classes, Global Watch Parties, and cultural events. A major 2026 expansion will add nearly two acres with a glass-and-steel pavilion (24,000 sq ft event space) and Jacobs Lawn (37,000 sq ft outdoor venue).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park: An 18,000-square-foot children's play area featuring a 35-foot climbing tower and slide, kid-sized climbing wall, water features, and tree-top lookout.
• Nancy Best Fountain
• My Best Friend's Park

Products and services

• Klyde Warren Park (Main Park)
• Nancy Best Fountain
• Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park
• My Best Friend's Park (Dog Park)
• Mi Cocina on the Park Restaurant
• Movies in the Park
• Independence Day Celebration
• Tree Lighting Celebration
• Trick-or-Treating in the Park
• Party in the Park Annual Fundraiser
• Global Watch Parties
• Fitness Classes
• Private Event Hosting / Venue Rental
• Friends of the Park Membership Program
• President's Circle Membership
• Park Partners Corporate Program
• Corporate Council

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 million+ annual visitors welcomed to the Park, representing every Dallas neighborhood and international guests
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• M Crowd Restaurant Group (Mi Cocina)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2021M Crowd Restaurant Group operates Mi Cocina on the Park, serving authentic Tex-Mex and signature margaritas. M Crowd partnered with Droese Raney for restaurant redesign, maintaining Thomas Phifer's building aesthetics while adding modern Mexican influences. The restaurant serves as an economic engine for Park operations.
• Fluidity Design ConsultantscoreTechnology or IntegrationLos Angeles-based design firm responsible for designing all of the Park's water features, including the iconic Nancy Best Fountain with its three stainless-steel trees and choreographed water shows.
• HKScoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborating with Jacobs and Gensler on the Phase 2.0 expansion project design, including the new pavilion.
• GenslercoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm collaborating with Jacobs and HKS on Phase 2.0 expansion design. Gensler designed the three-story pavilion building for the expansion.
• Susser BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous underwriter of the Klyde Warren Park Young Professionals group, providing financial support for YP programming and events.
• The Family of Scott K. GinsburgmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Movies in the Park, supporting the free outdoor movie screening series.
• H-E-B/Central MarketmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Tree Lighting Celebration, supporting the annual holiday event.
• KrogermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Trick-or-Treating in the Park, hosting candy stations throughout the Park at the annual Halloween event.
• First United BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Nancy Best Fountain Cocktail Reception at Party in the Park, the annual major fundraiser.
• Laura and Lloyd Pierson (in honor of Scott K. Ginsburg)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented Movies in the Park, supporting the free outdoor movie screening series.
• Barney & BootsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of dog programming at My Best Friend's Park, including Dog Daze events and programming.
• Dallas Arts DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-managing partner of the Klyde Warren Park and Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District (PID), investing in the 5.4-acre green space and the nation's largest contiguous urban arts district. PID assessment is $0.05 per $100 valuation.
• City of DallasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Council and Park Board unanimously approved $40 million in public funds (City Bonds + NCTCOG) for Phase 2.0 infrastructure, including highway tunnel and deck creation. The Park does not receive annual operating funds from the City.
• TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic partner in the Phase 2.0 expansion, collaborating on the engineering and design process alongside Jacobs, HKS, Gensler, City of Dallas, and NCTCOG.
• Eiseman Jewels NorthPark CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously underwrites Lunch & Learn events featuring Frank Hamlin and Lucy Billingsley for the Young Professionals group.
• Choctaw Casino & Resort - DurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the YP Choctaw Day Trip: Darty in Durant, including reserved access at The League and optional concert attendance.
• YardbirdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Spring Kick-Off event for Young Professionals in March 2026.
• Paul Hastings LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsor of the YP Happy Hour with Corporate Council at 2811 Maple rooftop.
• Communities Foundation of TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the YP Citywide Mixer event in September 2026 at Klyde Warren Park.
• The Dallas Morning NewsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional partner and media sponsor of Party in the Park and other Park events. Sponsors email address collection and content distribution through the Park's newsletter.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bryant Park Corporation: Nonprofit operator of Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan, running a similar free-public-access model with corporate sponsorships, food vendors, programming, and seasonal events. Closest peer in scale and operating model to Klyde Warren Park.
• Piedmont Park Conservancy: Nonprofit conservancy operating Atlanta's Piedmont Park through donations, corporate sponsorships, event rentals, and programming — a strong peer for the donor/corporate-membership operating model.
• Millennium Park, Inc. Nonprofit managing Chicago's iconic Millennium Park, including Cloud Gate ('The Bean') and Crown Fountain — comparable destination urban park with iconic attractions, corporate sponsorships, and free public programming in a major U.S. downtown.
• Discovery Green: 12-acre urban park in downtown Houston operated as a nonprofit with free public access, signature events, food vendors, a lake, and programming — a near-direct Texas-market peer with a comparable donor/corporate sponsorship model.
• Central Park Conservancy: Nonprofit conservancy that manages, programs, and fundraises for Central Park in NYC — comparable in operating a free public park through private donations, corporate partnerships, and tiered memberships. A larger-scale analog of KWP's fundraising model.
• Hermann Park Conservancy: Nonprofit conservancy managing Hermann Park in Houston, another major Texas urban park with donor funding, corporate partnerships, free programming, and event rentals — directly comparable in both geography and operating model.
• The High Line: Elevated linear park built on a former NYC rail line, operated by a nonprofit with free public access, programming, food vendors, and corporate sponsorships — directly comparable as an urban deck/elevated-park transformation with a nonprofit operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Golden Gate Park (San Francisco): Large urban park in San Francisco operated by the city's Recreation and Parks Department with nonprofit partners supporting programming and capital campaigns — comparable as a destination urban park but with public, not private, primary operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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