A new metal sculpture was recently added to the landscape along the east side of the Trinity River walking trails. The sculpture is a stainless steel Alligator Gar that stands 24’ overlooking the river and Willow Park North. The piece was selected to reflect the area and add to the already beautiful scenery. Joe Barrington is […]

Published January 9, 2019, in Weatherford Democrat At Wednesday’s meeting of the Willow Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board, an update on the construction projects that have been completed or are underway within the district was given. A TIRZ is a method local governments can use to pay for improvements that will draw private investment […]

Published August 20, 2019, in Weatherford Democrat Written By: Autumn Owens The East Parker County Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially welcome the SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel to Willow Park Tuesday morning. In May, the Willow Park City Council approved a site plan revision for the 22,650 square foot hotel, which […]

Developing a growing community like Willow Park can often feel like a conundrum. You want it to have all the benefits of a big city but still keep the small-town feel and values of a local community. Within the vision of Willow Park North, Wilks Development is keeping this unique challenge in mind when it […]

Published December 12, 2018, in Weatherford Democrat Written By: Autumn Owens The Willow Park city council unanimously approved a special use permit and site plan for the Springhill Suites by Marriott 60-foot hotel that is proposed to be constructed behind The Shops at Willow Park. During the public hearing Tuesday, community members Jean Martin and […]

Published by Weatherford Democrat on February 9, 2019 At the end of the last fiscal year, October 2017 through September 2018, the city of Willow Park made history collecting $1,001,798 in sales tax revenue and is now on track to surpass that amount this fiscal year. According to the city, at this time last year the city […]