Water Gardens reopening nearly three years after tragedy
Mar 1, 2007 · For the first time since four Chicago tourists drowned in a downtown park in 2004, the Fort Worth Water Gardens was set to reopen this weekend with $3 million in renovations. City officials...
Water Gardens reopening nearly three years after tragedy
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Water Gardens reopening starts with ceremony - theeagle.com
Dec 20, 2024 · FORT WORTH - A prayer and the unveiling of plaques honoring six people who died from accidents at the Fort Worth Water Gardens marked the reopening of the downtown park on Sunday. The...
The Haunting History of the Fort Worth Water Gardens
Oct 17, 2024 · It might have to do with the fact that once, four people drowned in it in a single day. In 2004, an 8-year-old girl slipped and fell into the fountain. As a result, she died, alongside her brother, her father, and another unrelated child who were doing their best to save her.
Three Would-Be Rescuers Drown Trying to Save Young Girl in Texas
Jun 16, 2004 · FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- An 8-year-old girl drowned and her father, brother and another child died trying to rescue her from a deep, swirling pool at a water garden where ``No swimming'' signs...
4 drown in Fort Worth Water Gardens fountain | HeraldNet.com
Jun 17, 2004 · In the pool where the four drowned, water comes down several irregularly spaced steps, creating waterfalls that empty into the pool. The water is then recirculated through a drain at the...
Upgrades headed to the Fort Worth Water Gardens - FTWtoday
Mar 26, 2024 · Upgrades headed to the Fort Worth Water Gardens City Council recently approved a $367,000 contract with engineering firm Freese & Nichols to evaluate the 50-year-old downtown landmark.
Fort Worth Water Gardens: when a splashy downtown feature …
Jun 3, 2021 · But weekdays are typically more desirable for major conventions, and this Sunday in particular the Fort Worth Convention Center was empty. Yet here, against all odds, we see at least two dozen people gathered around the rushing water.
Fort Worth Water Gardens Due for Revitalization with $366K
Mar 25, 2024 · The iconic Fort Worth Water Gardens, a staple of Texan pride and architectural wonder, is slated for a much-needed overhaul. The City Council has greenlighted a plan to spend $366,877 on...
Fort Worth council hires firm to assess water gardens aging ...
Mar 25, 2024 · According to a city news release, Fort Worth City Council approved spending $366,877 on a contract for an engineering firm to evaluate the park’s infrastructure during its regular meeting...