Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

Name

Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

Legal name

Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

Website

https://southerngatewaypark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Park and Community Development

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development) (THAAAAAO)

Keywords

• Public park operations
• Community development
• Nonprofit foundation
• Urban green space
• Bridge park infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund ongoing park operations, maintenance, and development. Donation tiers include $100 (native plants and trees), $250 (youth art and education programs), $500 (community wellness activities), and $1000 (Community First Plan programs).
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship provides financial support and brand alignment with the park. Amazon served as presenting sponsor for opening weekend. Corporate Champions Circle includes multiple sponsors with varying levels of support.
3. Naming Rights: Major donors receive naming rights for park features. Examples include the 'Communities Foundation of Texas Amphitheater' ($7.2M total investment) and 'The Moody Fountain' ($1M donation).
4. Event Rentals and Permits: The park offers spaces for community gatherings, fundraisers, festivals, birthday parties, and other events. Food truck vendors operate with pre-approval. Professional/commercial filming requires permits.
5. Economic Impact Generation: While not direct revenue, the park generates economic benefits for surrounding neighborhoods through increased retail/restaurant sales ($325 million projected) and property tax revenue ($14 million projected).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Foundation develops, operates, and programs Halperin Park, a five-acre free public bridge park spanning Interstate 35E in Dallas that reconnects the Oak Cliff neighborhood. It provides community amenities including amphitheater space, children's playground, interactive water features, food truck areas, event programming, and FIFA World Cup watch parties, supported through donations, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic grants.

Product overview

Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation operates Halperin Park, a five-acre bridge park that spans Interstate 35E in Dallas, Texas. The park represents a unified portfolio of interconnected amenities designed to reconnect the Oak Cliff community. Core offerings include the 12th Street Promenade featuring the Oak Cliff Walk of Fame, the Communities Foundation of Texas Amphitheater, The Moody Fountain, children's playground, interactive water features, food truck area, elevated overlooks, and a flexible Great Lawn with glulam performance shell. The park also hosts seasonal event programming including FIFA World Cup 26 watch parties. All offerings are governed by the Community First Plan, which guides programming around history, health, education, economic development, housing, and neighborhood safety. The park operates as a free public space with Phase 1 currently open and Phase 2 extending the deck toward Marsalis Avenue in design stage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Halperin Park A five-acre bridge park spanning Interstate 35E between Ewing and Marsalis Avenues in Dallas, designed to reconnect the historic Oak Cliff neighborhood that was divided by highway construction in the 1950s. The park serves as a catalyst for environmental, economic, and community revitalization with free public access.
• 12th Street Promenade and Walk of Fame A pedestrian pathway in the heart of Halperin Park that literally and symbolically rejoins a once-vital municipal thoroughfare, featuring the Oak Cliff Walk of Fame with bronze pavers honoring community visionaries.
• Communities Foundation of Texas Amphitheater A versatile amphitheater space named in recognition of $7.2 million total investment from Communities Foundation of Texas, serving as a location for educational programs, discussions, and relaxation.
• The Moody Fountain An S-curve rain-curtain waterfall connecting the park's elevated central landing (Texas Capital Landing) to the children's zone, made possible by a $1 million donation from the Moody Foundation.
• Pavilion and Amphitheater A central pavilion and shaded plaza for markets, vendors, and community gatherings, plus an amphitheater and outdoor classroom space for concerts, performances, educational programs, and civic events.
• Children's Playground An inclusive children's playground and splash area designed for families and children of all abilities.
• Interactive Water Features Interactive water features and fountains designed to reduce ground surface temperatures and provide family-friendly entertainment, open daily 9am-9pm.
• Food Truck Area A dedicated food truck area offering diverse dining experiences featuring local vendors and food options that promote health and wellness.
• Great Lawn A flexible great lawn with a glulam performance shell for concerts and civic events, accommodating large community gatherings.
• FIFA World Cup 26 Watch Parties Official Dallas watch party site hosting six FIFA World Cup 26 matches featuring the U.S. Men's National Team and Mexico National Football Team, with a 300-square-foot LED wall, multiple large-scale LED screens, local DJs, cultural showcases, and food trucks.
• Event Venue Rental Park event spaces available for rent including community gatherings, fundraisers, festivals, and birthday parties. Contact required to explore spaces, check availability, and begin the permit process. Professional/commercial filming requires permits.
• Community First Plan A year-long collaborative plan developed with residents and local stakeholders that shapes park programming and community engagement, focusing on history and culture, health and wellness, educational opportunities, economic development, housing options, and neighborhood safety.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• North Texas FWC Organizing CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partnership to host official FIFA World Cup 26 Dallas watch parties. Halperin Park named official watch party site, hosting 6 matches including USMNT and Mexico National Team games. Collaboration includes immersive activations with FIFA Commercial Partners.
• AmazonmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Amazon served as the presenting sponsor for Halperin Park's opening weekend celebration (May 9-10, 2026), providing financial support and giveaways for the two-day festivities including children's books, home electronics, and gift cards. This represents the primary corporate sponsorship for the park's grand opening.
• Dallas Park and RecreationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in public-private partnership for park development and ongoing operations. The Dallas Park Board approved naming rights for park features.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTxDOT led the reconstruction of I-35E, with the park developed alongside this project leveraging a rare construction window to reclaim freeway airspace as public park space.
• HKS and SWAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDallas-based design team led by HKS (global architecture firm) and SWA (landscape architecture) that designed the park. HKS provided Global Director of Arts and Culture; SWA provided Managing Principal from Dallas studio.
• Dallas ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent attraction benefiting from park proximity. Park includes second-level overlook of the Dallas Zoo. Combined capital investment with Zoo's Master Plan exceeds $300 million.
• North Central Texas Council of GovernmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization providing support for the public-private partnership as one of the project partners.
• University of North Texas at DallasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted preliminary economic analysis estimating $1 billion in economic impact during the park's first five years.
• AdidasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFIFA Commercial Partner bringing life-size replica of Official Match Ball (Trionda) for fan photos at World Cup watch parties.
• McDonald'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFIFA Commercial Partner providing Photo Bus, kids' kick-to-win opportunity, character appearances, and food donations for World Cup watch parties.
• Anheuser-Busch (Michelob ULTRA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beer of FIFA World Cup 26, sponsoring Halperin Park watch parties with branded spaces and offerings during USMNT and El Tri match schedules.
• UT Southwestern Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Host City Supporter of FIFA World Cup Dallas providing complementary sunscreen to help park visitors stay sun safe during World Cup festivities.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational construction firm with deep experience delivering complex civic and infrastructure projects, served as primary contractor.
• EJ Smith ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTexas-based contractor specializing in structural concrete and heavy civil work; one of the leading African American-owned construction companies based in Dallas.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Prospect Park Alliance: Nonprofit that operates and raises private funds for Brooklyn's 526-acre Prospect Park in partnership with NYC Parks. Comparable operating model with mixed membership, events, and corporate sponsorship revenue streams supporting a free public park.
• Central Park Conservancy: Established nonprofit that manages, programs, and raises private funds for New York's Central Park in partnership with NYC Parks. Larger and more mature example of the private nonprofit / public park partnership model that Halperin Park follows.

Direct peers

• Riverside Park Conservancy: Nonprofit that maintains a 4-mile stretch of Riverside Park along Manhattan's west side with NYC Parks. Comparable as a foundation-led nonprofit that funds capital improvements, programs, and ongoing maintenance for a free public park through donor and corporate support.
• I-579 Cap (Frankie Pace Park): Three-acre cap park completed in 2021 over I-579 in Pittsburgh, reconnecting downtown to the Hill District. Comparable infrastructure type and equity-driven PPP model, with strong community input and federal funding involvement.
• Friends of the High Line: The 501(c)(3) that operates and funds The High Line. Directly comparable as the operating nonprofit structure for a paid/free hybrid urban park, with the same mix of donations, sponsorships, and event revenue used by the Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation.
• Seattle Freeway Park: Original cap park built over Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle in the 1970s, now operated with Friends of Freeway Park support. Closest analog as an earlier-generation cap park that requires ongoing foundation and corporate support to maintain.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park: 85-acre NYC waterfront park managed by Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation under a long-term ground lease with the City. Compares on the nonprofit-entity-over-public-park PPP structure, mixed free/ticketed programming, and reliance on event rentals and concessions for operating revenue.
• The High Line: Elevated linear park built on a former rail line in New York City, operated by Friends of the High Line in partnership with NYC Parks. Directly comparable as a nonprofit-managed urban park created on top of legacy infrastructure with paid amenities, sponsorships, and large visitor base.
• Klyde Warren Park: Dallas-based 5.2-acre cap park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, operated by a private nonprofit through a PPP with the City of Dallas. The closest structural and operational analog to Halperin Park, including free admission, foundation-driven capital, and corporate-sponsored programming model.

Others

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that funds and develops urban parks and conservation projects across the US, often through PPP structures. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but its park-creation methodology and donor networks overlap with Halperin Park's funding base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HalperinPark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sg-halperin-park
• Instagraminstagram.com/halperinpark
• Xx.com/SouthernGWPark

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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