# Dallas Sued For More Than $20 Million Over Fair Park

> Oak View Group sues Dallas for $20M over Fair Park management disputes.
- Title: Dallas Sued For More Than $20 Million Over Fair Park
- Summary: Oak View Group sues Dallas for $20M over Fair Park management disputes. Oak View Group claims Dallas breached contracts by underfunding Fair Park and…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/city/oak-view-group-sues-dallas-over-former-fair-park-management-contract
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-03T13:30:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oak view group, dallas, fair park, dallas park and recreation director, john jenkins, fair park first, state fair of texas, wfaa, kera, news, politics
## Oak View Group sues Dallas
Oak View Group, Fair Park's former private operator, sued Dallas Wednesday seeking more than $20 million over alleged breaches of the park's former management arrangement.
## Suing Dallas Park Director
The lawsuit names Dallas Park and Recreation Director John Jenkins, with a demand including $5.72 million in damages and additional lost compensation.
## OVG alleges funding failures
OVG claims Dallas promised adequate funding for Fair Park revitalization but failed to fulfill commitments and disclose infrastructure maintenance issues.
## Misleading city representations
Attorneys for OVG wrote that city representations during procurement were misleading, leading to facilities in worse condition than disclosed.
## Donor funds dispute
A 2024 audit found $5.7 million in spending violating donor restrictions, with OVG claiming it processed accounts per nonprofit instructions.
## City took over operations
Dallas terminated Fair Park First's agreement on June 18, 2025, and took over park operations in September 2025.
## OVG continues managing convention center
OVG still manages the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, with a five-month contract extension approved by Dallas City Council.
## Key takeaway

Oak View Group claims Dallas breached contracts by underfunding Fair Park and mismanaging donor funds, seeking $20 million in damages.