Younger Partners Senior Vice President David Hinson Brokers Direct Deal
The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department acquired 16 acres in east Fort Worth to expand and preserve the Tandy Hills Natural Area, adding protected green space for residents to explore, enjoy and preserve for generations to come. Located just minutes from downtown Fort Worth along I-30 and Ben Avenue, the land directly borders the existing city-owned natural area. Younger Partners Senior Vice President David Hinson brokered the direct deal.
“This transaction positions the site as a key addition to the city’s long-term conservation footprint,” Hinson said. “The acquisition comes as the city continues to balance rapid growth with the preservation of accessible outdoor spaces across east Fort Worth.”
Approximately 11 acres of the site will be incorporated into the park, while the remaining acreage will be part of the Open Space program. Development plans and a timeline for improvements have not yet been determined.
“The property was originally purchased with plans for high-density residential development and potential assemblage with adjacent parcels”, Hinson explained. “However, after evaluating access and density constraints, it became clear the City of Fort Worth was best positioned to maximize the site’s unique topography and preserve it as an extension of the neighboring natural area for the community to experience.”
Tandy Hills encompasses a contiguous area of 160 acres of parkland, including Tandy Hills Park, Tandy Hills Natural Area, Stratford Park and Stratford Natural Area. Featuring rolling hills, steep valleys, intermittent streams, limestone bedrock outcroppings and diverse native flora, Tandy Hills stands out as a uniquely preserved natural landscape in the heart of the city. Park amenities include benches, drinking fountains, a playground and an extensive network of trails.
The park protects a remnant of the Fort Worth Prairie, which stretches from the Brazos River to the Red River along a narrow strip of limestone bedrock and marl soils. The highly threatened prairie ecosystem has been heavily fragmented, leaving only a few remaining examples of the native prairie landscape that existed prior to development. “This acquisition reflects the City of Fort Worth’s commitment to balancing growth with the preservation of our natural assets,” said Dave Lewis, Director of the Park & Recreation Department. “As our city continues to grow, protecting spaces like Tandy Hills ensures residents can connect with nature while preserving a rare piece of the Fort Worth Prairie.”
Over the years, the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department has partnered with Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area to develop a master plan that serves as the guiding framework for managing this unique prairie. Volunteers and staff members have spent years clearing brush and invasive privet for prairie restoration, conducting litter pick-ups, building trails, organizing special events and supporting scientific research and bioblitzes to improve the area for all to enjoy.
About Younger Partners
Dallas-based Younger Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm providing investment, leasing, and management services to investors and tenants in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. They also specialize in the acquisition and disposition of land, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties. Younger Partners Investments (YPI) is a Younger Partners’ platform designed to acquire retail properties. Launched in July 2020, YPI targets retail properties from lifestyle to neighborhood centers throughout the DFW area. Younger Partners and YPI are also affiliated with the newly formed Apricus Realty Capital. For more information, please visit www.youngerpartners.com.
