Marine Park’s rich heritage has provided a picnic space in North Fort Worth for more than 100 years!
Annexed into Fort Worth in 1909, the park’s amenities grew quickly throughout the early decades of the century. In 1915, Marine Park’s tennis court was built, and by 1926 the park received a swimming pool and bathhouse. In the 30s, improvements included the construction of a shelter, a rose garden and sidewalks designed by Hare and Hare.
During the late 1980s and 1990, the park became a popular gathering spot for the area’s Hispanic population. Cinco de Mayo celebrations were hosted at the park often, a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla.
In 2013, the Marine Park Family Aquatic Center opened including Dreams at 100 Fathoms. This public art piece by Ken O’Tool depicts a swimmer’s underwater view bathed in sunlight. Abstracted patterns and a kaleidoscope of color allude to the “duality of memory and imagination, evoking the creative potential associated with childhood games and activities.”
A Blessing of the Tree was held on August 23, 2018 in retirement celebration to Father Jasso, pastor of the All Saints Catholic Church and parish. His 85 years of life included 60 years of religious life and 53 years as priest to the church and its local community.
Today, the park’s 12 acres include two park shelters, a family aquatic center, skate park, and numerous other amenities for guests to enjoy. It is a Lone Star Legacy park with a rich history in the heart of an even richer Hispanic Community and tradition in Fort Worth, TX.
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