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Lubbock
Downtown
Park

Project Summary

Get ready, Lubbock—something exciting is taking root downtown! The Lubbock Downtown Park will be a dynamic, event-driven green space designed to bring people together at the very center of our city. Spanning the full city block between Broadway and 13th Street, and Avenues L and M, this inviting new park will become the front porch of downtown—a place to gather, celebrate, relax, and connect.

Funded through private donations, charitable grants, and strategic investments in downtown revitalization, the park is a key piece of Lubbock’s broader vision for a walkable, thriving downtown. Imagine a future filled with bustling local shops, modern workspaces, new residential options, and a vibrant indoor market—all anchored by this one-of-a-kind public space.

More than just a park, it will be a catalyst for transformation—attracting new businesses, energizing existing ones, and inspiring the redevelopment of surrounding historic buildings. It’s a place where families, professionals, artists, students, and visitors will find something to enjoy, every day of the week.

What’s Coming to the Park:

• Expansive open lawns for picnics, play, and relaxation

• A versatile multi-use stage for live music, performances, and community events

• A pet relief area for our four-legged friends

• Colorful public art scattered throughout the park

• An interactive game zone with outdoor classics like cornhole, chess, and ping pong

• A food truck court serving up local flavors

Designed for all ages and all seasons, the Lubbock Downtown Park will be the city’s newest landmark and a true heartbeat of community life. Join us in shaping the future of downtown. Let’s grow something great—together.

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Contact Us Today

Please contact our team at info@lubbockdowntownpark.org with any comments or questions you may have regarding the Lubbock Downtown Park. If you wish to stay updated on the progress of the park, please fill out the form via the button below to be added to our email list.

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Fall 2022

Begin capital campaign for park construction

Spring 2023

Park plans complete

2024

Conduct capital campaign

2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony

2027

Grand Opening of the Park

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Rendering of a park with rock formations, sculptures, trees, and a street with parked cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO WILL OWN AND OPERATE THE PARK?

The Downtown Park will be privately owned, operated and managed by the Lubbock Downtown Park Conservancy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

HOW WILL THE PARK BE BUILT?

The park construction will be funded through private donations, grants from private foundations, and development funds set aside by the Central Business District TIF.

HOW WILL THE PARK BE MAINTAINED?

Once the park is built, it will be managed by dedicated park staff, who are employed by the Lubbock Downtown Park Conservancy (this park is not part of the City of Lubbock’s park system). The initial capital campaign will include operational and endowment funds that will be used to cover repairs, renovations, and updates over time.

HOW CAN I STAY UPDATED ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PARK?

To stay updated on the park’s progress, sign up for email updates in the Contact Us section above.

WILL THERE BE A COST TO VISIT THE PARK?

No! The park features (pet relief area, game zone, public art displays) will all be free and accessible to anyone during park operation hours. There may be times when the entire park, or sections of the park, are fenced off for special events, which may either be private, or accessible to the public through ticket purchases.

HOW WILL ISSUES WITH UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE PARK AFTER HOURS BE ADDRESSED?

The park will employ sundown-to-sunup security personnel to ensure there is no unauthorized use of the park. Certain park features, such as the bathrooms, will be operational only during designated times.

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