The Trust for Public Land has released its annual ParkScore index, ranking local park systems across the country, including those in the DFW Metroplex. The index shows significant improvements for some cities in the area. Irving and Fort Worth have made huge upward moves in the rankings.
Further details on the rankings and scores are available from the Trust for Public Land's 2026 ParkScore index, which also reveals that Plano has set a new record and remains the top-ranked city in Texas.
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