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There’s so much fun to be had on Panther Island in Fort Worth. If you’re looking for things to do in Fort Worth, we’ve got you covered!

EXCITING NEWS – The first of three Signature V-Pier Bridges on Panther Island, White Settlement Rd. Bridge, is officially open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic! The bridge opened late afternoon on Friday April 2, 2021.

Last week, the first round of hard hat tours were held introducing the first section of the Panther Island Riverwalk to community stakeholders. The Panther Island Riverwalk is a model public-private partnership providing much needed stormwater infrastructure that is financed by the private sector!

Calling all Fort Worth community members! Take Community Design Fort Worth’s Community Vision Survey, an interactive survey that allows you to SHOW and TELL what you love about Fort Worth, what you don’t and any ideas you have to improve the community.

There’s so much to do: Explore the Trinity River From the Water; Walk, Run, or Bike the Trinity Trails; Attend an Event at Panther Island Pavilion; Drink an Award Winning Brew; Enjoy an Unique Movie Watching Experience; Meet Major Ripley Allen Arnold; Rent a Bike and Explore the City and Go on a Geocaching Adventure

On Thursday March 4, 2021, TxDOT’s contractor, Texas Sterling, completed the fourth and final deck pour on the North Main St. Bridge on Panther Island. The deck will provide the final driving surface for the Signature V-Pier Bridge.

Work on the White Settlement Road Bridge on Panther Island has entered its final phase and the TxDOT contractor is currently removing the steel and timber support structure known as “falsework.”

Panther Island is a perfect example of smart sustainable development that promotes a high-density, mixed-use district for Fort Worth.

On Wednesday January 27, 2021 TxDOT’s contractor completed the first of four deck pours on the North Main St. Bridge on Panther Island. The deck will provide the final driving surface for the Signature V-Pier Bridge.

The bypass channel and the associated infrastructure is a unique way to provide flood protection for over 2,400 acres of neighborhoods in our community, protecting them from highest level of flooding expected in the area.

The contractor has completed all five of the deck pours on the White Settlement Bridge.Additionally, this past weekend(January 16), they began the removal of the false work, that served at a support to the deck on the bridge..The first two of forty falsework drops have been completed.

Why are the stormwater canals important for the island? The first of the internal canals on Panther Island is being built now! Pictured is the first section of the larger master-planned canal system for Panther Island currently under construction.

New Updates for 2021, including: Environmental Remediation, First Section of Stormwater Canal Nearing Completion, Encore Panther Island, TxDOT Signature V-Pier Bridges on Panther Island, Oncor & progress on the USACE Phase Two of Valley Storage in Gateway Park.

There has been a lot of exciting construction progress in 2020 with the Panther Island/ Central City Project. Take a look back at the construction progress and updates on Panther Island.

Police & Fire and Rubin Environmental/Demolition work started on November 30th and demolition of the decommissioned Police & Fire gun range started the week of December 7th with dig and haul operations to follow.

On Tuesday December 1, the first of five deck pours occurred on the White Settlement Rd Bridge. The deck will provide the final driving surface for the Signature V-Pier Bridge. The contractor poured 800 cubic yards of concrete during the first pour.

Skate at Fort Worth’s outdoor ice skating rink, Panther Island Ice, beginning on November 20, located at Coyote Drive-In! They offer special Thanksgiving Break hours.

Watch Live Music at Panther Island Pavilion River & Blue Festival will be at Panther Island Pavilion this weekend! It is a two-day festival, November 13 and 14. Tickets are on-sale now. Check out their lineup and buy your tickets at RiverAndBluesFest.com Veterans Day Parade The 101st Veterans […]

Due to downtown street construction, the annual Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 will not march along Fort Worth’s Main or Houston streets as usual.

The first of the stormwater canal walls have been poured! The concrete pour took place on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Once the concrete forms are removed, the first of the stormwater canal structure will be a reality.

Coyote Drive-In located on Panther Island is open 7-days a week! The drive-in has four movie screens with daily shows. Two of those shows in the upcoming week will be benefiting two different nonprofits, Safe Haven and Fort Worth Sister Cities.

The Brewers Association (BA) awarded 272 medals* to 240 breweries across the country during the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awards ceremony.

Today, Panther Island is an established neighborhood district in Fort Worth. The active, outdoor-lifestyle district currently boasts attractions like Coyote Drive-In, Panther Island Brewing, and year-round outdoor signature events which includes Rockin’ the River, Oktoberfest and Panther Island Ice.

Coyote Drive-in on Panther Island is set to host the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 47th Annual Awards Celebration on Friday, October 9. The FWHCC Gala is a long standing tradition honoring business leaders and volunteers that have a lasting impact in Fort Worth.

When driving North on Main Street, you can see the Encore Panther Island multi-family apartment complex going up. The first section of the Panther Island canal system, is being built in conjunction with Encore Panther Island.

Did you know that the art piece located at the center of the Henderson Street and White Settlement roundabout was installed in 2015 as part of Fort Worth Public Art initiative.

LAST Weekend for river & beach activities at the Panther Island Pavilion public beach. This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the summer river and beach activities at the Panther Island Pavilion public beach! Food trucks, beer concessions, live acoustic music, yoga classes, and swimming area are open thru Labor Day weekend.

Fort Worth’s booming population growth brings a need to update our current levee system, which was originally constructed by the United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in response to the devastating flood of 1949.

When driving North on Main Street, you can see the Encore Panther Island mulit-family apartment complex going up. The first section of the Panther Island canal system, is being built in conjunction with Encore Panther Island.

Environmental Remediation is an important part of the local sponsors responsibilities leading up to the construction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Bypass Channel.

Before the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can begin rerouting the river, three signature bridges are being built in a dry condition to maintain access in the area throughout the duration of the project.

The Panther Island Pavilion Beach venue is open Tuesday-Sunday for a day of relaxation and laid back, fun in the sun for all ages. You may bring your own raft or tube and float within the roped perimeter or rent a boat and paddle upstream if you are looking for more adventure.

Gateway Park is home to multiple valley storage sites that are vital to the USACE Central City Flood Project. In addition to the park providing flood protection for our city, Gateway Park offers a variety of amenities for locals, with more to come thanks to the City of Fort Worth’s Comprehensive plan.

Gateway Park is an important part of the overall USACE Central City Flood Control Project. Gateway Park will provide multiple valley storage sites that will be used during times of high flooding to help protect more than 2,400 acres of neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is close to completing the excavation of the second phase of valley storage work in Gateway Park. This work is a vital to providing needed flood protection for our city. The map pictured above shows the two work sites for the second phase.

At a high level, there are two main factors that create our flood risks. Fort Worth’s booming population increase and the 90° turn in the Trinity River right after the merge of the West Fork and Clear Fork, just north of Downtown.

Spread the fun out throughout the week or pack it all in a day! Kiddos of all ages won’t get bored with these entertaining options during the week of Spring Break, March 9-13.

Before the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can begin rerouting the river, three signature bridges are being built in a dry condition to maintain access in the area throughout the duration of the project.

Backwoods Paddlesports will be opening for their 2020 season on Sunday, March 1! They will be returning for their 8th season out on the Trinity River.

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When driving North on Main Street, you can see the parking structure for the Encore Panther Island mulit-family apartment complex going up.

The newest Fort Worth Bike Sharing station is at Gateway Park, located in the parking lot by the Gateway Park East Trailhead at 5302 E. First St.

Water recreation on the Trinity River was bigger than ever thanks to Backwoods Paddlesports!

Skate at Fort Worth’s outdoor ice skating rink, Panther Island Ice with their special Thanksgiving Hours! For more icy info visit their full website.

The future bypass channel will protect more than 2,400 acres of neighborhoods in Fort Worth from the highest level of flooding. However, the bypass channel can’t accomplish this alone.

The City of Fort Worth is launching a formal mentor/protégé program to help emerging Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) build effective working relationships with established contractors and consultants.

The need for updated flood protection in the city’s near north side, along with the community’s desire for an urban waterfront, have led the project partners to develop an infrastructure that not only makes our city safer, but also provides a unique opportunity for river recreation and development.

Significant progress continues on the White Settlement Bridge. Work completed in October to date includes three major pours on the bridge’s superstructure. The areas indicated in green (below) show the elements of the bridge pours in October.

The area of our city directly north of downtown, known now as Panther Island, has historically been zoned light industrial providing warehouses, transportation, light assembly, and outside storage.

Oncor Electric Delivery is currently relocating a larger transmission electric line and power poles into the Panther Island area.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has begun working on the second phase of valley storage work in Gateway Park. This work is a vital to providing needed flood protection for our city. Check out this brief video above of the progress being made.