As the Dallas City Council finalizes next year's budget, residents could see some major changes.

The proposed $5.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 emphasizes public safety, but includes cuts to libraries, the Office of Arts and Culture, and the Parks and Recreation Department.

Parks department faces $3 million cut

"Three million dollars have to come from the park department. These are hard emotional decisions, but in looking at the data, we feel that these decisions have to be made," said Rudy Karimi, District 14 Park Board member.

The department has suggested closing three of the city's oldest pools: Glendale, Grauwyler, and Walnut Hill.

Pools built in 1940s and 1950s

"Some of these were built in the late '40s, very early '50s, and so they've just served their lifespan. Equipmen

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