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Park On The River
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This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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Several concrete structures forming a waterway leading down to the river below
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Type: Outdoors
Status: Closed
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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unsafe flooring
water
steep bluffs
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Unique little piece of Fort Worth
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fences
close proximity to buildings and heavy traffic
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long pants / sleeves
hiking boots or sturdy footwear
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Established in 1976 as a tribute to the history and future of Fort Worth, Heritage Park was built over the bluffs next to the Paddock Viaduct (Main St. bridge). The park was designed by Lawrence Halprin, and is seen as a sort of smaller counterpart to the elaborate and massive Water Gardens on the south side of Downtown. The unique architecture of the park created a quiet meditative environment for its patrons, also allowing for a walk onto a catwalk over the bluffs for a clear view of the Trinity River and surrounding area. Over time the park was neglected by city officials, even though it resides next to the courthouse and other various government buildings. The concrete structures grew moss, the water works began pumping sludge or stopped flowing altogether, the grass died, and more and more homeless folk began using the pak as a refuge. The city closed the park for renovations in 2007, but it seems that no one has gone back to do anything about it. Who knows what will happen in the future.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
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| Photography |
4 / 10 |
| Coolness |
1 / 10 |
| Content Quality |
4 / 10 |
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 5/23/2019 2:10 AM.
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on May 23 19 at 2:10, Emperor Wang validated this location
on May 22 19 at 20:57, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture Welcome to unemployment!
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on May 22 19 at 20:54, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture Welcome to unemployment!
on May 22 19 at 20:51, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture I first came here in 2009 and now it’s 2019
on May 22 19 at 20:50, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture I used to work in the building right next to this one
on May 22 19 at 20:49, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture Eternal Drought
on May 22 19 at 20:48, Dee Ashley updated gallery picture Gotta love the view!
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