Chacon Community Park
The park is located at 150 Stewart Street, New Fairview, TX 76078
The City of New Fairview has approximately eight acres of land that was dedicated to the City in October 2013 for a park. The land is located on Stewart Street in the Chisholm Hills subdivision. In 2021, the City applied for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Local Park Grant. The City did land the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant of $150,000 with a local match of $150,000. In July 2022, the City Council awarded a contract for $358,356 to Heartland Park & Recreation, LLC for the construction of the first city park. The park project included a playground with rubber padding, pavilion with a grill, some park benches, and a concrete walking trail. A local developer agreed to cover the cost of the pavilion, therefore reducing the final cost to the City.
On February 6, 2023, the City Council created the first ever Parks and Recreation Board. The City Council thought that now that the City will have a park there should be an advisory body created to assist staff and the City Council in rule making, planning, and seeking funding for parks and recreation programs and facilities. Cities typically create a Parks and Recreation Board and appoints residents to serve on the Board. Our Park Board also serves as the Keep New Fairview Beautiful Committee.
The City held a groundbreaking event for the city park on April 21, 2023. Most of the City Council was present, along with members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Parks Board and city staff. A family from the neighborhood also showed up to participate and commented that they were eager to start using the park.
On October 14, 2023 the City held the Ribbon Cutting for the city park during the annual “Trunk or Treat” event held at the park. We had a bounce house, snow cone truck, two face painters, a balloon caricature, and games for the event. There were also several public safety organizations present including: New Fairview Fire Rescue, Wise County EMS, Boyd PD, Wise County SO, Justin FD and Air Evac Lifeteam 68.
The Parks and Recreation Board tasked city staff to create a Citizen Survey instrument to seek input from citizens to determine the community’s current and future needs for improving our parks, trails, and open spaces, and to provide for adequate areas and facilities to meet both the short- and long-term needs of the community. From February 2 to March 29, 2024 the Park Survey was placed on the city website and was pushed out on the City’s Facebook page. The Survey consisted of twelve (12) questions, of which some include photos of the park feature or amenity to help the survey taker understand what was being asked. The City received 91 surveys that resulted in the following information.
- 43% of respondents go to the park monthly or weekly
- More than 50% of the respondents were “Satisfied” or “Very Satisfied” with the quality of the playground, walking trail, pavilion, cleanliness and maintenance of the park.
- Over 75% of respondents would like to see a soccer field or a disc golf course built on the remaining acreage of the park.
- 55.3% would like to see a basketball, tennis, or pickleball court built, and 44.7% would like a multipurpose court built on the remaining acreage of the park.
- 64.8% would like a rack wall climber.
- 55.1% would like a zipline and 53.9% would like a surface spinner.
- 58,6% would like musical features
- The majority of respondents want outdoor workout equipment along the trail.
- 60.9% of respondents stated they felt safe when visiting the park.
The Parks Board used information from the Park Survey to determine priorities to apply for another Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant. The City is currently waiting to hear if our application gets awarded.
On April 15, 2024, the City Council adopted a Naming Policy for City buildings, facilities, land, or any portion thereof. The Policy contains procedures to follow when the City receives a Naming Application for the naming of City buildings, facilities, land, or any portion thereof. The City received a Naming Application from Mr. Jaime T. Chacon, business owner of Top Flight Steel located at 101 County Road 4717, for the naming of the new City Park at 150 Stewart Street. On May 6, 2024, the City Council appointed a Naming Review Committee, per the Policy, to review the application and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Naming Review Committee met with the applicant and reviewed the reasons for the naming request and discussed the proposed in-kind projects by the applicant as required by the Policy. They recommended accepting the proposed in-kind projects as they comply with the Policy requirements, and the naming of the city park at 150 Stewart Street as “Chacon Community Park.” On November 4, 2024, the City Council agreed with the Committee's recommendation and accepted the in-kind projects and the naming of the city park at 150 Stewart Street as “Chacon Community Park.”
Parks, trails, and recreation amenities are an essential part of a city and important to everyday community life. They provide an opportunity and place for gathering, relaxation, exercise, and play. Such amenities promote the health of residents, provide social and educational activities for all ages, and help preserve and enhance the natural environment. A quality parks, trails and recreation system that responds to the needs and values of residents contributes to the community’s livability while also attracting visitors to the area and supporting local economic development. We hope you get an opportunity to visit the Chacon Community Park in New Fairview, Texas.