ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council
Steve Babick
Mayor
Christopher Axberg
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1
Jason Carpenter
Council Member, Place 2
Richard Fleming
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3
Dr. Andrew Palacios Council Member, Place 4
Nancy S. Cline Council Member, Place 5
Daisy Palomo Council Member, Place 6
Rowena Watters Council Member, Place 7
Parks and Recreation Board
Chad Averett Chair, 2021-2026
Bill Jones 2023-2025
Carrie Stovall 2022-2026
David Pagel 2023-2025
David Taylor 2020-2026
Meghan Monds 2019-2025
Nancy Stallings 2019-2025
Sharon Mathes 2023-2025
Subal Sakur 2024-2026
Suzanna Dooling 2018-2024
City Staff
Erin Rinehart City Manager
Chrystal Davis Assistant City Manager
Scott Whitaker Parks and Recreation Director
Heather Smith Recreation Manager
Kim Bybee Parks Manager
Consultants
Brad Moulton, PLA, ASLA Project Manager, Dunaway
Philip Neeley, PLA, ASLA Sr. Engagement Manager, Dunaway
Shelby Horton, PLA Landscape Architect, Dunaway
Ellen Soward, AICP Planner, Dunaway
Andrea Thomas National Service Research
Melva Barresi National Service Research
Brian Trusty PROS Consulting
CARROLLTON PARKS & RECREATION
Carrollton is located north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and offers a wide range of parks and recreation services, including a historically preserved homestead, a community sports complex, nature preserves, and a variety of additional recreational facilities. The city is home to more than 30 Carrollton operated parks, along with additional greenbelt trails, special use facilities, and so much more - each one designed to serve residents of all ages and abilities. These community gathering spaces and numerous special events held by the Parks and Recreation Department aid in creating the small-city atmosphere that defines Carrollton today.
City leaders and Park Staff have a vision for a well-balanced community, where the parks system creatively serves the needs of Carrollton's community both now and over the next decade. Carrollton will have to ensure it's growing and diversifying population is reflected in park offerings, communication, and public outreach. A Parks Master Plan will help guide the development of high-quality parks, recreational facilities, and programs to meet current needs and emerging trends while planning for Carrollton's future. From neighborhood parks to major sports complexes, the park system plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for its citizens through physical activity, social gatherings, and community events.
This Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for City leaders to prioritize improvements, from new park programming and trail connections to enhancing existing facilities, ensuring each project aligns with the city's vision and mission.
MISSION:
As a leader, Parks and Recreation provides innovative, diverse, and quality recreation and leisure opportunities for everyone, while preserving City parks and natural resources that contribute to the safety, health, and enjoyment of our customers.
PURPOSE OF MASTER PLAN
This Master Plan offers detailed direction for park development, focusing on amenities, accessibility, environmental sustainability, and community involvement. It outlines clear priorities for enhancing recreational spaces while ensuring effective resource management. The plan emphasizes improvements that expand recreational opportunities, protect natural areas, and foster inclusivity for all residents.
By establishing a strategic vision for both development and maintenance, it supports decisionmaking that will create vibrant, welcoming, and adaptable parks and recreation spaces to benefit Carrollton for generations to come.
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THIS MASTER PLAN INCLUDED:
• Document the current park system and range of resources offered
• Engage the community through a proven process for public input
• Evaluate current recreation programming and future needs
• Consolidate community input into clearly defined priorities
• Outline an Action Plan for capital improvements over the next 5 to 10 years
• Identify potential funding sources and implementation strategies that might be used for annual improvements
To ensure these objectives were met, City Staff worked closely with the Dunaway team during all phases of the master planning process. This Master Plan will serve as a strategic tool for fiscal planning and development of the Carrollton park system. Regular reviews of progress will enable City staff and leaders to be responsive to development patterns and trends in recreation.
02 METHODOLOGY
PLANNING PROCESS
Throughout the master planning process, the Dunaway team worked closely with Carrollton staff, Parks & Recreation Board, and the City Executive Team. Each of these groups provided significant input at key meetings that helped guide the process and gain consensus for the overall Master Plan.
The Master Plan was prepared using a twophase planning process. Phase I focused on the Inventory and Needs Assessment. Phase II involved recommendations, implementations & preparation of the Master Plan document. A detailed outline of the process is as follows:
Phase 1: Inventory & Needs Assessment
Data Collection & Base Mapping
A base map was prepared from the GIS data provided by the city. The base map illustrated information such as existing park sites, schools, city facilities, drainage corridors, streets, etc.
Inventory & Facility Analysis
A current inventory of the entire park system was developed from information provided by the City. Team members and city staff performed a tour of the existing city parks and recreational facilities available throughout the city. Each site was documented for its existing conditions and amenities.
Population Analysis & Demographic Trends
Latest updates of demographic and population data were obtained from U.S. Census Bureau and from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri). This included factors of population, race, housing, employment, income, and future growth.
Standards Analysis
Published recommendations by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), as well as local DFW guidelines, were used to evaluate standards for both park acreages and facilities.
Benchmarking
The team coordinated with city staff to select cities in the DFW region, other parts of Texas, and across the Nation with similar characteristics such as built-out communities, evolving demographics, and key urban spaces.
Recreation Program Analysis
PROS conducted a recreation program analysis based on current programs offered (age segment distribution, lifecycle analysis, core programs, similar providers/duplication, market position/methods, etc.) Recommendations are provided for program enhancements that result in successful & innovative recreation programs.
Demands Analysis & Needs Assessment
With National Service Research leading this effort, a series of steps were utilized to determine the park and recreation needs of the community. This included focus groups, public open houses, and then an online survey through the city’s website. From the feedback, the team was able to quantify the specific needs or desires of the citizens.
Phase 2: Master Planning
Priority Rankings
A priority criteria system was developed for ranking high, moderate, and lower priority needs. From these criteria, a weighted priority ranking was established based upon input from the Citizen Survey, Park Board, Parks and Recreation Staff, City Executive Team, and the Dunaway team.
Action Plan
Specific recommendations were prepared in an Action Plan that outlines renovations and new development of parks and recreational facilities to meet current and future needs within the community.
Implementation Plan
An Implementation Plan was developed for potential projects within the Action Plan. This included funding recommendations that could be utilized over the next 10 years.
Preliminary Master Plan
The Preliminary Park Master Plan document was prepared, outlining the entire process, findings, and recommendations. This included preparing exhibits/maps for the items recommended with the Action Plan.
Final Master Plan
The team prepared the Final Master Plan document. This task included final presentations to the Park Board and City Council.
03 PARKS INVENTORY
PARKS INVENTORY
Utilizing information provided by City staff, an inventory of existing parks, recreation facilities and open spaces was compiled. From this inventory, the Dunaway team toured and photographed each park site in Carrollton. Acreage and amenity inventories for each of the City-owned parks were provided to Dunaway. The following pages provide a summary inventory of the existing parks and recreational facilities within the City including park location, size, and list of amenities per park.
See complete facilities and park inventory table starting on page 78.
Indian Creek Ranch Park
Oakwood Springs Park
Cedar Elm Park
San Chester Park
Eisenhower Greenway
T.C. Rice Jr Natural Area
RD
Del Santer Tract
Oak Hills Park
Rosemeade Dog Park
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex
Timbercreek Park
Indian Creek Golf Course
McInnish Dog Park
Harold K Bessire Park
Ken Good Park
Rosemeade Practice Fields & Park Raiford Park Senior Center
Rosemeade Recreation Center
Harvest Run Park
Greenbelt 09
Branch Hollow Park
Greenbelt 08
Standridge Memorial Park
Greenbelt 07
Greenbelt 06
Greenbelt 03
Greenbelt 05 (Woodlake)
Greenbelt 04 (Croft)
Greenbelt 02
Greenbelt 01
Martha Pointer Park
Greenbelt (Nob Hill)
Greenbelt (Raiford)
Clifford E "Bill" Hall Park
Ward Steenson Park
Amphitheater
Josey Ranch Lake
Josey Ranch Sports Complex
W.J. Thomas Park & Sports Complex Jimmy Porter Park
Sports Complex A.W. Perry Museum & Gravley Park
Elm Fork Nature Preserve
Oak Creek Tennis Center
Oak Creek Park
Mary Heads Carter Park
Mill Valley Park
Keller Springs Park
Greenbelt 12
R.E. Good Sports Complex
Historic Downtown Square
Pioneer Park
Francis Perry Park
Holman D Rhoton Park Dimension Tract Crosby Recreation Center
Carrollton City Limits
Developed Parks
Undeveloped Parks Flood Prone Area
CROSBY RECREATION CENTER
ADDRESS: 1610 E Crosby Rd
ACRES: 4.61
CLASSIFICATION:
Facility
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 28,072
Drinking Fountains
Esports Center
Functional Fitness Room
Kitchen
Multi-Court Sports - 1
Parking
Playground
Rental Facilities
Restrooms & Locker Rooms
Weight & Cardio Room
ROSEMEADE RECREATION CENTER
ADDRESS: 1330 E Rosemeade Pkwy
ACRES: 7.01
CLASSIFICATION:
Facility
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 74,000
Benches
Cardio & Weight Rooms
Dance Room
Drinking Fountains
Elevated Track
Esports Center
Kitchen
Multi-Sport Courts - 3
Parking
Playground
Restrooms & Locker Rooms
Rental Facilities
ROSEMEADE RAINFOREST AQUATIC COMPLEX
ADDRESS: 1334 E Rosemeade Pkwy
ACRES: 7.88
CLASSIFICATION:
Facility
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 6,036
Concession
Drinking Fountain
Parking
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Rental Facilities
Restrooms & Locker Rooms
SplashPad
Swimming Pools
SENIOR CENTER
ADDRESS: 1720 Keller Springs Rd
CLASSIFICATION:
Facility
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 17,000
Ballroom
Drinking Fountain
Kitchen
Parking
Rental Facilities
Restrooms
Weight & Cardio Room
AMPHITHEATER
ADDRESS: 2035 E Jackson Rd
ACRES: 4
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES:
Amphitheater / Stage
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Parking
Rental Facility
Restroom
A.W. PERRY MUSEUM & GRAVLEY PARK
ADDRESS: 1509 N Perry Rd
ACRES: 13.3
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 3,229
Barn
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Gazebo
Parking
Pollinator Garden
Rental Facility
Restrooms
Trail (miles) - 0.25
ELM FORK NATURE PRESERVE
ADDRESS: 2335 Sandy Lake Rd
ACRES: 49.54
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 632
Benches
Center
Parking
Picnic Tables
Pond, River
Rental Facility Trail (miles) - 0.78
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE
ADDRESS: 1106 S Broadway
ACRES: 0.56
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES: Benches Gazebo Parking Rental Facility
INDIAN CREEK GOLF COURSE
ADDRESS: 1650 Frankford Rd
ACRES: 411.76
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 5,500
Clubhouse
Drinking Fountain Golf Course (Holes) - 36
Parking Pavilion
Ponds
Rental Facility
Restroom
M cI NNISH DOG PARK
ADDRESS: 1845 Legends Trail
ACRES: 4.57
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES: Dog Wash Stations
Drinking Fountains
Parking Pavilions
Pond SplashPad
OAK CREEK TENNIS CENTER
ADDRESS: 2531 Oak Creek Dr
ACRES: 6.39
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES:
Facility (SF) - 1,500
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Parking
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Tennis Courts - 12
ROSEMEADE DOG PARK
ADDRESS: 1330 E Rosemeade Pkwy
ACRES: 1.22
CLASSIFICATION: Special Use
AMENITIES: Dog Wash Stations
Drinking Fountains
Parking Shade Structure
T.C. RICE JR NATURAL AREA SPECIAL
ADDRESS: IH35E frontage north of Frankford
ACRES: 258
CLASSIFICATION: Undeveloped
AMENITIES:
Extensive natural area with river
GREENBELTS
EISENHOWER GREENWAY
ADDRESS: Eisenhower & Parkwood
ACRES: 29.35
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Trail (miles) - 1.5
GREENBELT (NOB HILL)
ADDRESS: McCoy & Crooked Creek
ACRES: 66.23
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Ponds Trail (miles) - 0.81
GREENBELT (RAIFORD)
ADDRESS: Raiford & Old Denton Road
ACRES: 43.12
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 0.66
GREENBELT 01 GREENBELTS
ADDRESS: Scott Mill Rd, south of Thompson School
ACRES: 15.37
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Drinking Fountains Tennis Courts - 4 Trail (miles) - 0.31
GREENBELT 02
ADDRESS: Josey & Southern Oaks
ACRES: 40.68
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches
Disc Golf (Holes) - 18
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Sand Volleyball Court
Trail (miles) - 1.4
GREENBELT 03
ADDRESS: Josey & Tree Line
ACRES: 29.65
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.66
GREENBELT 04 (CROFT)
ADDRESS: 3000 Furneaux
ACRES: 23.52
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Parking
Playground
Tennis Courts - 2
Trail (miles) - 1.02
GREENBELT 05 (WOODLAKE)
ADDRESS: Josey & Peters Colony
ACRES: 39.73
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches
Grills
Picnic Tables
Pond Trail (miles) - 0.53
GREENBELT 06
ADDRESS: West side of Josey Ln, North of Frankford
ACRES: 36.21
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 0.73
GREENBELT 07
ADDRESS: Peters Colony, East of Josey
ACRES: 25.78
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 0.59
GREENBELT 08
ADDRESS: Toulan & Furneaux
ACRES: 8.94
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 0.31
GREENBELT 09
ADDRESS: Branch Hollow & Arbor Creek
ACRES: 32.83
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 1.08
GREENBELT 12
ADDRESS: Between Josey & Kelly
ACRES: 51.64
CLASSIFICATION: Linear
AMENITIES: Benches
Disc Golf - 18 Holes
Parking Trail (miles) - 0.66
FURNEAUX CREEK TRAIL SEGMENTS
ADDRESS: Blue & Orange Trails
AMENITIES: Benches Drinking Fountains Trail (miles) - 7.25
HUTTON BRANCH TRAIL SEGMENTS
ADDRESS: Green & Purple Trails
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain Trail (miles) - 3.61
BRANCH HOLLOW PARK
ADDRESS: 2050 E Branch Hollow
ACRES: 2.8
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Tennis Courts - 2
CEDAR ELM PARK
ADDRESS: 3845 Menard Dr
ACRES: 5
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.36
CLIFFORD E “BILL” HALL PARK
ADDRESS:
NW corner Jackson & McCoy
ACRES: 6.07
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
StoryWalk
Trail (miles) - 0.31
DEL SANTER TRACT
ADDRESS:
Eisenhower Dr & Mapleview
ACRES: 1.02
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Grills
Picnic Tables
Playground
DIMENSION TRACT
ADDRESS: South of R.E. Good Sports Complex
ACRES: 45.9
CLASSIFICATION: Undeveloped
AMENITIES: Benches Kayak / Canoe Launch River
FRANCIS PERRY PARK
ADDRESS: 1400 Francis
ACRES: 2.27
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES:
Basketball Goal
Benches
Grills
Pickleball Courts - 2
Picnic Tables
Playground
HAROLD K BESSIRE PARK
ADDRESS: 1117 Dentonshire
ACRES: 5.5
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground Trail (miles) - 0.39
HARVEST RUN PARK
ADDRESS: 4334 Spurwood
ACRES: 5.13
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.33
HOLMAN D RHOTON PARK
ADDRESS: 2250 Ridgedale Dr
ACRES: 3.99
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES:
Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Multi-Purpose Court
Parking Pavilion
Pickleball Courts - 2
Picnic Tables
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.23
INDIAN CREEK RANCH PARK
ADDRESS: 1645 Coyote Ridge
ACRES: 6.63
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Fishing Dock
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Pond
Trail (miles) - 0.29
JIMMY PORTER PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: 1871 Sherwood Ln
ACRES: 7.64
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES:
Baseball Fields - 2
Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
JOSEY RANCH LAKE
ADDRESS: 1720 Keller Springs Rd
ACRES: 25.33
CLASSIFICATION: Community
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Parking Pier
Pond Trail (miles) - 0.66
Veteran's Memorial
JOSEY RANCH SPORTS COMPLEX
ADDRESS: 1440 Keller Springs
ACRES: 48.48
CLASSIFICATION: Regional
AMENITIES: Adaptive Field
Benches
Drinking Fountains
Fishing Dock
Football Field
Outdoor Fitness Parking
Playgrounds - 2
Pond
Rental Facilities
Restrooms - 2
Softball Fields - 4
KELLER SPRINGS PARK
ADDRESS: 2146 Kelly Blvd
ACRES: 3.62
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking
Picnic Tables
Playground
KEN GOOD PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: Jackson Rd & Broadway
ACRES: 22
CLASSIFICATION: Community
AMENITIES: Benches Grills Picnic Tables Ponds
MARTHA POINTER PARK
ADDRESS: 2742 Scott Mill Rd
ACRES: 5.93
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood
AMENITIES:
Backstop
Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
Tennis Courts - 2
Trail (miles) - 0.38
MARY HEADS CARTER PARK
ADDRESS: 2320 Heads Ln
ACRES: 11.6
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Rental Facility
Restrooms
Trail (miles) - 0.33
M cI NNISH SPORTS COMPLEX
ADDRESS: 2340 Sandy Lake Rd
ACRES: 213.8
CLASSIFICATION:
Metropolitan
AMENITIES:
Baseball Fields - 10
Benches
Cricket Field
Concessions - 3
Drinking Fountains
Drone Racing Field - 1
Fishing Dock
Grills
Kayak / Canoe Launch
Multi-Purpose Field
Parking
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Playground
Pond
Rental Facilities
Restrooms - 4
Soccer Fields - 5
Softball Fields - 5
MILL VALLEY PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: 2100 Carmel Dr
ACRES: 8.25
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches Tennis Court
OAK CREEK PARK
ADDRESS: 2537 Oak Creek Dr
ACRES: 45.15
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Backstop
Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Grills
Multi-Purpose Field
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.5
OAK HILLS PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: 1225 Royal Palm Ln
ACRES: 4.3
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
SplashPad
Sand Volleyball Court
Trail (miles) - 0.25
OAKWOOD SPRINGS PARK
ADDRESS: 1817 Hamilton Dr
ACRES: 5.58
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Pond
Sand Volleyball Court
Trail (miles) - 0.33
PIONEER PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: 1199 S Main St
ACRES: 0.27
CLASSIFICATION: Pocket
AMENITIES: Benches
RAIFORD PARK
ADDRESS: 2998 Kirin Rd
ACRES: 6.66
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches Pavilion
Playground
R.E. GOOD SPORTS COMPLEX
ADDRESS: 2335 Sandy Lake Rd
ACRES: 38.79
CLASSIFICATION: Metropolitan
AMENITIES:
Concession
Cricket Field
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking
Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Rental Facilities
Restrooms
Soccer Fields - 5
ROSEMEADE PARK & PRACTICE FIELDS
ADDRESS: 1332 E Rosemeade Pkwy
ACRES: 11.36
CLASSIFICATION: Community
AMENITIES:
Backstops - 2
Grills
Multi-Purpose Fields - 7
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground Trail (miles) - 0.6
SAN CHESTER PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: NE corner Eisenhower & Parkwood
ACRES: 9.02
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches Pond Trail (miles) - 0.69
STANDRIDGE MEMORIAL PARK
ADDRESS: 1715 Rosemeade Park Cir
ACRES: 0.96
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Benches Trail (miles) - 0.18
TIMBERCREEK PARK PARKS
ADDRESS: 1717 W Rosemeade Pkwy
ACRES: 8.47
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES: Basketball 1/2 Court (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground Trail (miles) - 0.21
TOR HILL PARK*
ADDRESS: 4220 Plano Parkway
ACRES: 4.9
CLASSIFICATION: Undeveloped
*Under lease with Lewisville ISD. Construction scheduled to begin Summer 2025.
WARD STEENSON PARK
ADDRESS: 2050 E Jackson Rd
ACRES: 21.07
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood
AMENITIES:
Basketball (Outdoor)
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Grills
Parking Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Playground
Trail (miles) - 0.23
W.J. THOMAS PARK & SPORTS COMPLEX
ADDRESS: 1955 N Perry Rd
ACRES: 29.63
CLASSIFICATION:
Community
AMENITIES:
Baseball Fields - 2
Benches
Concession
Drinking Fountains
Football Field
Grills
Multi-Purpose Court
Parking
Pavilions
Pickleball Courts - 6
Picnic Tables
Playground
Rental Facilities
Restrooms - 2
SplashPad
EXISTING FACILITIES INVENTORY
PARK NAME
Crosby Recreation Center 4.61 1610 E Crosby Rd
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex 7.88 1334 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Rosemeade Recreation Center 7.01 1330 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Senior Center 1720 Keller Springs Rd Facility Subtotal 19.5
Amphitheater 4 2035 E Jackson Rd
A.W. Perry Museum & Gravley Park
Elm Fork Nature Preserve
Historic Downtown Square
Indian Creek Golf Course
1509 N Perry Rd
2335 Sandy Lake Rd
1106 S Broadway
1650 Frankford Rd
McInnish Dog Park 4.57 1845 Legends Trail
Oak Creek Tennis Center 6.39 2531 Oak Creek Dr
Rosemeade Dog Park 1.22 1330 E Rosemeade Pkwy
T.C. Rice Jr Natural Area
Greenbelt (Nob Hill)
Greenbelt (Raiford)
Greenbelt 01
Greenbelt 02
Greenbelt 03
Greenbelt 04 (Croft)
Greenbelt 05 (Woodlake)
Greenbelt 06
Greenbelt 07
Greenbelt 08
Greenbelt 09
Greenbelt 12
IH35E frontage north of Frankford
Eisenhower & Parkwood
McCoy & Crooked Creek
Raiford & Old Denton Road
Scott Mill Rd, South of Thompson School
Josey & Southern Oaks
Josey & Tree Line
3000 Furneaux
Josey & Peters Colony
West side of Josey Ln, North of Frankford
Peters Colony, East of Josey
Toulan & Furneaux
Branch Hollow & Arbor Creek
Between Josey & Kelly Greenbelts Subtotal
Furneaux Creek Trail Segments Blue & Orange Trails
Hutton Branch Trail Segments Green & Purple Trails
Trails Subtotal N/A
*Except for Eisenhower Greenway, greenbelt trails are considered part of the Furneaux Creek or Hutton Branch Trail Segments. Only Eisenhower Greenway's trail length is included in the total trail miles, to avoid duplication.
EXISTING PARKS INVENTORY
PARK NAME
Branch Hollow Park 2.8 2050 E Branch Hollow
Cedar Elm Park 5 3845 Menard Dr
Clifford E "Bill" Hall Park 6.07 NW corner Jackson & McCoy
Del Santer Tract 1.02 Eisenhower Dr & Mapleview
Dimension Tract 45.9 South of R.E. Good Sports Complex
Francis Perry Park 2.27 1400 Francis
Harold K Bessire Park 5.5 1117 Dentonshire
Harvest Run Park 5.13 4334 Spurwood
Holman D Rhoton Park 3.99 2250 Ridgedale Dr
Indian Creek Ranch Park 6.63 1645 Coyote Ridge
Jimmy Porter Park 7.64 1871 Sherwood Ln
Josey Ranch Lake 25.33 1720 Keller Springs Rd
Josey Ranch Sports Complex 48.48 1440 Keller Springs
Keller Springs Park 3.62 2146 Kelly Blvd
Ken Good Park 22 Jackson Rd & Broadway
Martha Pointer Park 5.93 2742 Scott Mill Rd
Mary Heads Carter Park 11.6 2320 Heads Ln
McInnish Sports Complex 213.8 2340 Sandy Lake Rd
Mill Valley Park 8.25 2100 Carmel Dr
Oak Creek Park 45.15 2537 Oak Creek Dr
Oak Hills Park 4.3 1225 Royal Palm Ln
Oakwood Springs Park 5.58 1817 Hamilton Dr
Pioneer Park 0.27 1199 S Main St
Raiford Park 6.66 2998 Kirin Rd
R.E. Good Sports Complex 38.79 2335 Sandy Lake Rd
Rosemeade Practice Fields & Park 11.36 1332 E Rosemeade Pkwy
San Chester Park 9.02 NE corner Eisenhower & Parkwood
Standridge Memorial Park 0.96 1715 Rosemeade Park Cir
Timbercreek Park 8.47 1717 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Tor Hill Park 4.9 4632 Warmington
Ward Steenson Park 21.07 2050 E Jackson Rd
W.J. Thomas Park & Sports Complex
1955 N Perry Rd Parks Subtotal
POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
04
OVERVIEW
This analysis assesses the demographic characteristics and population projections of Carrollton residents to understand who the Parks & Recreation Department serves. The Demographic Analysis describes the population in Carrollton. This assessment is reflective of the City’s total population and its key characteristics such as age, race, and income levels. It is important to note that future projections are based on historical patterns and unforeseen circumstances during or after the time of the analysis could have a significant bearing on the validity of projected figures.
Demographic Implications
While it is important not to generalize recreation needs and priorities based solely on demographics, the analysis suggests some potential implications for Carrollton, Texas:
Carrollton’s fluctuating but rising population trends may indicate a need to identify and understand the interests of all ages, especially middle-aged and elderly populations. Adding more recreational activities for the active adult population, such as exercise classes or recreational leagues, may prove to be beneficial in keeping many populations active. An awareness of demographics, like those shown on the following pages, will give the City to a better idea of what offerings may serve the community best.
Population
Sources: US Census, Esri
In comparison to the United States average (0.65%), Carrollton had a low annual growth rate from 2020 to 2024 (0.17%). However, the annual growth rate is projected to increase to 0.5% from 2024 to 2039, showing a continuation of the growth the community has seen in the past decade. The population used for analysis in Carrollton's previous Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan was lower than it is today (estimated 121,150 in 2012). This aligns with the upward growth illustrated in this section. This population growth should be considered and accounted for when planning new amenities and offerings for the community, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of current offerings.
Households
Population: 134,335 Total Households: 51,407
Annual Growth Rate: 0.17%
Median Age: 38.6
Largest Age Segment: 35-54
Sources: US Census, Esri
Carrollton’s relatively high household income characteristics suggest potential disposable income at the individual and family level. The Department should be mindful of this when pricing out programs and events and considering amenities, while staying aware of the projected upward income trend that they can expect over the next decade.
Income Characteristics
Sources: US Census, Esri
Comparative Income
Sources: US Census, Esri
Carrollton should ensure its diversifying population is reflected in its offerings, marketing/ communications, and public outreach. With increasing diversity in both race and age, as well as continued population growth, Carrollton should remain prepared to change its offerings over time. This may require creating specialized staff positions after a thorough understanding of community interests and recreational trends are studied.
Population by Age Group
Population by Race
2023 Estimate, Esri
2023 Estimate, Esri
05 STANDARDS
CRITERIA FOR STANDARDS
It is important to understand the range of parks, facilities, and open space areas utilized for recreation. A key part of this evaluation was comparing the needs of the present population, as well as considering future growth expected. This Master Plan Update includes traditional national standards established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for facility development as applicable to growing communities like Carrollton. This includes recommendations set forth in NRPA's 2024 Agency Performance Review Report for select park amenities. These standards have traditionally been key in NRPA’s support of the park & recreation industry by serving as:
• A national expression of minimum acceptable facilities for the citizens of urban and rural communities
• A guideline to determine land requirements for various kinds of park and recreation areas and facilities
• A basis for relating recreation needs to spatial analysis within a community wide system of parks and open spaces
• A means to justify the need for parks and open space within the overall land use pattern of a region or community
The purpose of these standards is to present guidelines for park and recreation space that are applicable for the planning, acquisition, and in the development of park systems. These traditional standards serve as a reference and may include variations to reflect the unique social and geographical conditions of a community. Local benchmarking comparisons were also conducted as part of this Master Plan and can be found in Section 6: Benchmark Analysis, starting on page 99.
In recent years, the NRPA has enhanced its offerings by providing a specific database of Park Metrics, which serves as a comprehensive source of peer agency review data. This information helps park professionals across the United States benchmark their park systems for a diversity of offerings. While the City of Carrollton takes pride in not only meeting standard expectations for its park system but also in striving to exceed and innovate beyond these minimums, these metrics provide a valuable comparison for establishing a diversity of offerings for Carrollton’s residents and visitors.
This section summarizes a comparison of Carrollton’s park system to national metrics in terms of acreage per population, recreational facilities per population, and other equity standards. These standards should be used in conjunction with the expertise of park planners when evaluating the community to which they are applied.
As the team evaluated the Carrollton park system, they slightly revised the classification of each park by type, size, service area, and acres per 1,000 population. The seven (7) NRPA classifications for parks that were used for this Master Plan are described at right.
Pocket Park (Mini Park) is used to address limited, isolated or unique recreational needs of concentrated populations. Typically 1/4 mile distance away, the size of a Pocket Park ranges between 2,500 square feet and 1 acre in size. These parks may be either active or passive, but speak to a specific recreational need rather than a particular density. NRPA standards for these parks are .25 to .50 acres per 1,000 population.
Neighborhood Parks serve a variety of age groups within a limited area or “neighborhood”. They range in size from 1-15 acres and generally serve residents within a 1/4 to 1/2 mile radius. The neighborhood park is an area for active recreation such as field games, court games, playgrounds, picnicking, etc. Facilities are generally unlighted and there is limited parking, if any, on site. NRPA standards for these parks are 1 to 2 acres per 1,000 population.
Community Parks are larger than neighborhood parks and serve several neighborhoods. They range in size from 16-99 acres and serve the entire City. The community park may be a natural area or developed area for a variety of outdoor recreation such as ballfields, playgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and trail systems. NRPA standards for these parks are 5 to 8 acres per 1,000 population.
Metropolitan Parks are large park facilities that serve multiple surrounding communities. They range in size from 100-499 acres and serve the entire City. The metropolitan park is a natural area or developed area for a variety of outdoor recreation such as ballfields, playgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and trail systems. NRPA standards for these parks are 5 to 10 acres per 1,000 population. Size: 100-499 ac
Regional Parks are very large multi-use parks that serve several communities within a particular region. They range in size from 500 acres and above and serve those areas within a one hour driving distance. The regional park provides both active and passive recreation, with a wide selection of facilities for all age groups. They may also include areas of nature preservation for activities such as sight-seeing, nature study area, wildlife habitat, and conservation areas. NRPA standards for regional parks vary due to the specific site and natural resources.
Special Use Areas and parks are for specialized or single purpose recreation activities. NRPA defines these areas such as historical areas, nature centers, marinas, zoos, conservatories, arboretums, arenas, amphitheaters, plazas or community squares. There are no specific standards for size or acreage since each community will vary.
Size: 500+ ac Service Area: Several Communities Acres per 1,000 Population: Varies
No Applicable Standards
Linear Parks are built connections or natural corridors that link parks together. Typically, the linear park is developed for one or more modes or recreational travel such as walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating, hiking, horseback riding, and canoing. NRPA does not have any specific standards for linear parks other than they should be sufficient to protect the resources and provide maximum usage. No Applicable Standards
PARK LAND CONSIDERATIONS
Carrollton has close to two thousand acres (1,829.01) of managed parkland and recreation facilities. For the current and projected population, Carrollton meets general park provision standards. This is primarily due to Carrollton's extensive greenbelt system which provide nearly 500 acres of additional parkland within the city. Special Use designated parks contribute an additional 491 acres of recreation space. Indian Creek Golf Course and Elm Fork Nature Preserve contribute 461 acres to the Special Use designation alone, and are further supported by the Oak Creek Tennis Center, multiple dog parks within Carrollton, and more.
The following pages provide a detailed comparison of standard guidelines as they apply to both the current and projected populations of Carrollton. It is important to consider additional providers such as HOA's, private facilities, and other recreational programs that may supplement any deficits shown in the following tables for city provided park offerings.
Pocket Parks
The city currently provides 1.23 acres of Pocket Parks, which is over a 100% increase from the 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan due to a reclassification of Pioneer and Standridge Parks. This is below the NRPA recommendations for Carrollton's current population at 33.58 acres.
Neighborhood Parks
The city currently provides 120.84 acres of Neighborhood Parks, which is similar to the previous total in the 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (127.20 acres). Carrollton nearly reaches the NRPA threshold for recommended Neighborhood Park acreage, which is 134.34 acres for the current population. This slight deficit of neighborhood park acreage needed to meet this standard is made up by the offerings provided by HOA parks. Carrollton contains 20 neighborhood parks, the largest number of each park type within their system.
Community Parks
The city currently provides 276.35 acres of Community Parks, which is close to the previous 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (274.30). The recommended NRPA threshold for Community Park types is 671.68 acres. However, the service area of community parks may be supplemented by greenbelt and linear park types which is not considered in NRPA's specifications.
Linear Parks
The city currently maintains 443.05 acres of linear/greenbelt parks. While NRPA does not provide specific acreage recommendations for this park classification, Carrollton should consider this parkland as priority asset within their system. These park types support the expansion of linear trail connections, helping to link key areas such as parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial zones, and neighboring communities.
Greenway
McInnish Sports Complex Del Santer Tract Rosemeade Practice Fields & Park Raiford Park
Memorial Park Timbercreek Park San Chester Park Harold K Bessire Park
Pointer Park
Greenbelt (Raiford)
(Nob Hill)
E "Bill" Hall Park Ken Good Park
Springs Park
Perry Museum & Gravley Park
Good Sports Complex
Rhoton Park Dimension Tract
Perry Park
NRPA PARK CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES
NRPA Guidelines for Park Service Areas
The map previously shown illustrates the service reach of Carrollton's developed park system and facilities according to NRPA guidelines for each park type. NRPA delineates a quarter of a mile service area for pocket parks, half mile for neighborhood parks, and two mile reach for community parks.
This map provides a realistic service area when considering driving as a viable method for accessing each park. The service areas are more generalized than the 10 minute walk analysis on the following pages but illustrate the potential need for park offerings in neighborhoods north of Hebron Parkway, west of Marsh Lane, south of Keller Springs Road. Additional consideration in these areas of private park offerings may be beneficial for a holistic comparison of recreation opportunities across Carrollton.
NRPA Park Acreage Guidelines
The following tables compare Carrollton's existing park acreage to the standard guidelines set forth by NRPA. These guidelines do not include standards for Greenbelts or Special Use parks, in which Carrollton has over 900 acres.
NRPA's methodology for estimating the appropriate amount of acreage per park classification are based on self-reported municipal amenities and their respective populations. It appears that Carrollton falls behind the mark in each park classification if the supplemental categories are not included in the comparison. In total, removing any park classification, Carrollton is comfortably in the range for suggested park acreage per its current population of 134,335.
1 Total existing acreage includes 19.5 acres of land used for facilities.
NRPA Park Acreage Guidelines Compared to 2039 Population
Carrollton may choose to study the park acreage guidelines further with additional comparisons of other recreational offerings, such as HOA's and private centers. The table below could be augmented with the results of such a study to demonstrate a smaller difference between existing offerings and suggested NRPA acreages for a population of 144,844 in fourteen years. Regardless, Carrollton still meets the minimum overall total park acreage suggestion with 1,829.01 acres of parkland and facilities.
1 Total existing acreage includes 19.5 acres of land used for facilities.
Facility Development Standards Applied to Carrollton
Similarly to the previous two tables, NRPA provides guidelines for certain amenities provided in parks and facilities for municipalities. Even with the recent expansion of Rosemeade Recreation Center, Carrollton falls under the recommended square footage for its current and projected populations.
1 Facility guidelines from NRPA guidelines as well as DFW area standards.
2 Definition deviated from NRPA guideline. Aquatic feature which may include: splash pads, lap pools, swim beaches, etc.
3 Recommendation provided from the NRPA 2024 Agency Performance Review, median number of residents per outdoor park and recreation facilities.
10-MINUTE WALK TO A PARK
In addition to distributing park service areas according to the NRPA standards described above, Carrollton leaders may choose to utilize a nationwide movement led by NRPA, Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the Trust for Public Land. This movement encourages communities to set goals to provide all citizens “safe access to a quality park or green space within a 10-minute walk from home by 2050” (10minutewalk.org). The City should continue to pursue the goal of providing a 10-minute walk throughout the park system.
The map on the following page represents the service area of Carrollton's existing park and facility offerings within a 10-minute walk to park entrances. About thirty-seven (37%) of Carrollton's total area falls within the 10-minute walk to a developed park. Furthermore, sixty-four percent (64%) of residential zoning within Carrollton is located within a 10-minute walk to a developed park.
While Carrollton provides substantial open space and recreation offerings to a majority of neighborhoods within their system, further attention in select areas could be provided for additional walkability access. It is also important to consider private recreation offerings and trail access that is not apparent on the following map. Evident gaps in city provided park offerings exist in Northwest Carrollton neighborhoods, along E Hebron Parkway, and Southeast Carrollton neighborhoods. Additionally, private offerings from Courtside Sports Center, Maridoe Golf Club, and any HOA's should be considered when viewing a lack of city provided offerings in Northwest and Southeast Carrollton neighborhoods.
Carrollton's undeveloped parkland is either located on the edge of the city or close to developed parks, thus limiting the ability to use this available land to fill in gaps in park access. The San Chester Park may provide additional walkability access to neighborhoods in Northwest Carrollton, but would not service the neighborhoods north of W Hebron Parkway. However, gaps within the park service area may be further decreased when HOA parks and other private offerings are further considered.
Methodology
The 10-minute walk study was completed using Esri's Generate Travel Areas tool. This geoprocessing analysis began by assigning "access points", or pedestrian park entries, to each developed park. The tool then generated a walk buffer that includes areas within a 10-minute walk of these access points. The tool's default walking speed (3.1 miles per hour) was used in this analysis, along with Esri's built-in road network.
The tool and its results are intended for generalized study only, since they may not factor in local conditions such as inaccessible sidewalks or unsafe road crossings. However, these elements — among many others that play into a walk's comfort or safety — are crucial to creating walkable neighborhoods, where residents can access recreational opportunities, along with other services the community offers.
Hollow Park Greenbelt (Nob Hill)
06 BENCHMARK ANALYSIS
METHODOLOGY
Carrollton Parks and Recreation (“Department”) identified operating metrics to benchmark against comparable parks and recreation agencies. The goal of this analysis is to evaluate how Carrollton is positioned amongst peer best-practice agencies, therefore, the information sought was a combination of operating metrics that factor budgets, staffing levels, programming, and inventories.
Information used in this analysis was obtained directly from each participating benchmark agency (when available) and information available through the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Park Metrics Database (2024).
Due to differences in how each system collects, maintains, and reports data, variances may exist. These variations can impact the per capita and percentage allocations, and the overall comparison must be viewed with this in mind. The benchmark data collection for all systems was complete as of March 2025, and it is possible that information in this report may have changed since the original collection date. In some instances, the information was not tracked or not available from the participating agencies, which is indicated by a blank space in the data tables where the information was missing.
The agencies listed below were selected for benchmarking because they were either communities of similar size and socioeconomic characteristics as that of Coppell, or had aspirational aspects of their system of which we wished to know more. These benchmarked agencies include the following:
• Bedford, Texas
• Allen, Texas
• Hurst, Texas
• North Richland Hills, Texas
• Frisco, Texas
• Lewisville, Texas
• Farmers Branch, Texas
• Coppell, Texas
• Colleyville, Texas
• Grapevine, Texas
The table below lists each benchmark agency in the study, arranged by total population served. Peer agencies represent local geographic coverage in North Texas. Of all the agencies examined, Carrollton's served population is the third highest of the benchmarked agencies (at 134,335). The jurisdiction size served by Carrollton (37.10 square miles) is also the third largest area. Carrollton's large population and large jurisdiction size result in an average population per square mile of 3,621.
SYSTEM INVENTORY
The following tables provide a general overview of each system’s inventory, including total park acreage, trail mileage, and recreation facilities. Assessing the level of service for park acres, Carrollton ranks near the top of those agencies evaluated for amount of total park acres with 1,829.01 total acres owned or managed. In terms of acres per population, Carrollton has 13.62 acres per 1,000 residents, which falls in the middle of this analysis, but well above the NRPA median for agencies serving similar sized communities (8.9 acres). Carrollton owns and manages 19.66 total miles of trails resulting in 0.15 trail miles per 1,000 residents, which is the third lowest average in this analysis.
NRPA Median for agencies serving 100,000 to 250,000: 8.9 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents
This analysis also included a breakdown of each agency’s parkland acres that are developed (and/or regularly maintained) or undeveloped (mostly considered natural areas or open space), as well as the amount of trail mileage within each agency. Carrollton owns the second highest amount of developed acres (1,521.47) and the third highest amount of natural areas/open space (307.54).
NRPA Median for agencies serving 100,000 to 250,000: 31 total miles of trail
SYSTEM INVENTORY, CONTINUED
Each benchmarked agency was also benchmarked for their total number of developed parks, playgrounds, rectangular sports fields, and diamond sports fields. Carrollton was firmly in the higher end of this section, with 54 developed parks, 29 playgrounds, 38 rectangular fields, and 24 diamond fields.
Finally, the benchmarking analysis also included the number of indoor recreation facilities and outdoor aquatic centers/pools owned or managed by each agency. Carrollton has 3 indoor recreation facilities that are roughly 119,072 combined square feet. Carrollton also provides one aquatic outdoor recreation facility, Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex (6,036 SF). The full list of facilities and square footage can be found in the table below. Excluding agencies where square footages were not available, Carrollton ranks first for number of indoor recreation facilities available.
OPERATING EXPENSE
The table below details each agency’s total FY2023 operating expenses in terms of earned revenue, operating expense per acre and operating expense per FTE. Carrollton ranks fifth among peer agencies for total operating expenses ($14.6 million) and last in expense per acre ($2,499). Carrollton falls below in the comparison when studying the NRPA Median of $7,323 expense per acre. Carrollton had a 15% cost recovery (the amount of operating expenses recovered by earned revenue), which was in the lower half of agencies in this comparison. It is important to note these results are based on self-reported data provided by the benchmark agencies.
Median for Agencies Serving
Additionally, the table below reveals the last three years of capital expenditures from FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023. These figures were then utilized to show the average annual capital investment for each agency. In this analysis, the top performing benchmark agencies are investing significant dollars into Capital Improvement Program (CIP) efforts each year, with all except Coppell having average annual capital expenditures of over $1 million in the 2023 fiscal year. Carrollton had the seventh highest average annual capital expenditure at $3,341,826. Carrollton averages $24.88 for annual capital expenditure per resident.
07 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES
OPERATIONS & PROGRAMMING STRATEGY
The Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department has a rich tradition and strong history of forwardthinking operations, maintenance, and recreational programming. This section of the Master Plan process involved interviews with leadership staff and program coordinators, a robust community engagement process, an analysis of current departmental performance, and research in which the consultant team completed on local and national best practices. As a result, this ‘Operations and Programming Strategy’ section of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan details the predominant strategies for operations, performance management, programming, and cost recovery strategies as the master plan is implemented over the next 10 years.
More detailed recommendations for each of these sections is found in the appendices of this master plan.
Operational Priorities
The operational priorities established in this Master Plan are organized into three categories:
1. Maintenance
2. Partnerships
3. Financial Management
Maintenance
The Parks Maintenance Division of the Department maintains a total of 1,829.01 acres of parkland which includes 1,109.71 in developed park acres and 307.54 acres of natural acres/open space. This does not include any city-wide maintenance responsibilities of the Division in maintaining boulevard landscaping and maintenance around other city facilities. In addition, all aquatic facilities are managed by the Division.
One of the cardinal aspects of the Parks Maintenance Division is that it prides itself in the continual pursuit of greater efficiency through the utilization of emerging technologies and improved practices. For example, the Division is the first in north Texas to integrate the use of autonomous mowers in ballfield maintenance and is working to have a fully electric crew in 2025.
Recommendation: Assessing Park Maintenance Unit Costs
An important recommendation of this master plan for the Parks Maintenance Division is focused on assessing current maintenance costs and any growth in the park system that occurs over the next 10 years. Currently park maintenance costs are tracked at the Division level which also includes management of Carrollton’s aquatic facilities. As the Department implements a maintenance work order system in the upcoming years, the ability to track unit costs for park maintenance and aquatic maintenance separately will be greatly improved. Taking the opportunity at that time to assess park maintenance unit costs (cost / acre / year) would be highly advised.
Recommendation: Align With National Maintenance Best Practices
For the purpose of efficiency, it is key for any Parks and Recreation agency to be aware of trending technology in the field. For all types of agencies, even relatively small and underfunded agencies, one of the first places that should be considered when looking to accumulate resources and revenue is your own maintenance and operations practices. Recommendations are provided for the following areas of focus:
• Maintenance Management Guiding Principles
• Cost Avoidance
• Additional Trends in Maintenance and Operations
Recommendation: Assessing Major Asset Lifecycle Replacement Needs
Carrollton should be proud of an extensive system of parks and recreation facilities within the community. Taking care of these assets over time is a huge responsibility that often outpaces the financial resources of an agency to progressively address site and facility conditions within its means. This should always be the underpinning of capital investment planning as repair and replacement of existing infrastructure is at the heart of long-term capital planning.
Recommendation: System Improvements
A multitude of additional recommendations are provided that address several opportunities for system improvement. These include the following:
• Investment in Irrigation Systems to Reduce Annual Maintenance Requirements
• Continued Commitment to Safety for Park Maintenance Crews
• Improvements to Trail System to Reduce Ongoing Trail Maintenance
Partnerships
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department is committed to the thoughtful use of partnerships in order to better meet the parks and recreation needs of residents, as well as improve the overall efficiency of the department’s operations and programming. Based on a thorough evaluation of current and potential future partnerships, as well as detailed discussion with leadership staff, recommendations were developed in the following areas of focus to further enhance the partnership program of the Department.
• Oak Creek Tennis Center
• Indian Creek Golf Course
• School District Partnerships
• Neighboring Municipalities and League Programs
• Elm Fork Nature Preserve
Financial Management
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department is a very forward-looking agency in tracking and evaluating its financial performance as a public service and responsible steward of public financial resources. The recommended strategies of this Master Plan in the realm of financial management are organized into three major categories:
1. Personnel Efficiency
2. Business and Long-Term Planning
3. Cost Recovery Strategy
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING PRIORITIES
The recreational programming priorities established in this Master Plan are organized into two major categories:
1. Performance Management / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
2. Program Strategy
Performance Management / KPIs
These recommendations are provided as initial targets that should be evaluated and evolve over the course of the next 10 years based on the Department’s goals and priorities, and community needs. This is also reinforced by the current business planning completed by the Department every three years. Recommendations for recreational programming performance management are provided in 13 areas of focus:
1. Aquatics
2. Special Events
3. Leagues
4. Adaptive Programming
5. Elm Fork Nature Center
6. Off-site Programming
7. Facility Reservations
8. Memberships / Day Passes
9. Visitation
10. Specialty Groups
11. General Programming
12. Esports
13. Total Facility Recovery
Program Strategy
Recreational programming is an important element of how Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department enriches the lives of residents, provides support for pursuing healthy lifestyles, builds skills and competencies, and provides opportunities for gathering and strengthening community connections. The recommendations for recreational program strategy within the context of this Master Plan were developed from the findings of a variety of analyses performed in this planning process:
• Recreation Program Analysis – an evaluation of the current recreation program portfolio of the Department across age segments served, program lifecycle, program classification, and pricing strategies.
• Program Benchmarking Analysis – researched performed specifically for this project on national best practices and emerging trends in the areas of senior programming, outdoor recreation, pickleball and tennis, arts and cultural programming, teen / young adult programming, and esports.
• Community Needs Assessment – feedback received from community engagement in this planning process including a community survey.
• Department Leadership Insights – input received from parks and recreation leadership staff on specific areas of programming interest, desired growth, and evolution of the program portfolio.
Recommendation: Youth Athletics and Sports
Youth athletics in the DFW metropolitan region in particular has evolved significantly over the last 10 years. Today, there is a strong prevalence of select club sports as opposed to the more traditional recreational leagues, which has dramatically changed the landscape in which municipal parks and recreation agencies approach their youth sports programming. This is certainly true in Carrollton as well. It is recommended that the City continue partnering with neighboring communities such as Lewisville and The Colony to consider the possibility of partnering together to help fill recreational sports programs to a level that is more sustainable and cost effective to offer as opposed to each city struggling with this issue independently.
Recommendation: Arts and Culture Programming
The Carrollton community is highly diverse and expresses strong interest in arts, culture, and performing arts programs, as well as possible STEAM programming. Similar results were seen in local participation trend data. There are several existing festivals and community events that are extremely well attended, with none of them experiencing apparent decline in participation. This does not come as a surprise as many communities not only in north Texas, but across the U.S. are requesting an expanded definition of “recreation programming” from their municipal parks and recreation departments to include more arts, cultural and STEAM experiences and opportunities. The consultant team has seen this in just about all communities they are recently working in, and particularly communities that are highly diverse and active similar to Carrollton. It is recommended the Department continue to provide the current highquality events and programs in this area of focus, as well as explore additional events or programs that meet these interests and needs.
Recommendation: Senior Programs
The findings in a research report produced by NRPA affirms that parks and recreation is a vital service provider to older adults, and yet there remains significant opportunity to do much more. Some of the key findings in the report indicate that more than nine in ten park and recreation agencies report that they offer facilities, activities and programming that cater to older adults. These activities vary, including providing older adults with chances to socialize with others, ways to stay healthy and active, and opportunities to serve others in their communities. Senior programming and activities most often held by nationwide Parks and Recreation agencies typically include exercise classes, field trips, tours, vacations, arts and crafts classes, opportunities to volunteer, special events and festivals targeted at older adults, group walks, and even paid job opportunities to lead exercise classes, work in Community Centers, or at parks. The list of Senior and Older Adult activities typically offered by agencies varies from active to passive and everywhere in-between.
Recommendation: Youth and Teen/Young Adult Programs
Some of the national trends in youth programming are centered around both new technology and a new understanding of how children play, accessibility for all participants, and the role of parents within that space.
In terms of accessibility, interactive and sensory play has become much more important and widely available across parks and recreation agencies in the United States. Many agencies are also turning to technology to advance the way that participants play. This technology and play fusion, while costly, can allow an agency to become a leading competitor in a region by offering exclusive experiences based on technology that allows for new and improved playing. Lastly, Intergenerational and CommunityOriented Programs are becoming more popular in and out of the Parks and Recreation space. Allowing for parents and grandparents to get involved in the way their children and grandchildren play is often the optimal method of ensuring repeat participation in programming.
Recommendation: Esports
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department shows its innovation with the opening of its gaming center in Crosby Recreation Center in 2022. This program is still in its beginning stages as the Department works to further expand offerings with strong appeal to the local and regional market, and strengthen the performance of existing offerings especially in tournament success. Carrollton esports has recently been expanded to be available at Rosemeade Recreation Center as well. Recommendations for esports were focused on the following areas:
• Popular games
• Potential partnerships
• Addition of Coaching
• Programming Opportunities
Recommendation: Potential Areas of Program Evolution or Reductions
It is always healthy for a parks and recreation agency to continually evaluate its program portfolio for those programs that may no longer be meeting necessary or desired performance measures. This could be programs that struggle to meet necessary registration requirements in order to justify their provision, programs that regularly face challenges in securing reliable instructors, or programs that are not meeting any financial performance goals they may have. Based on the consultant team’s observations and discussions with Department leadership, there are a few areas in which possible program reduction may be warranted. These are listed below:
• Outdoor recreation programs – over the last several years, there has been waning interest in outdoor recreation programs that are provided by the City. Residents seem to prefer more passive, self-guided experiences in the natural areas and open spaces of the community.
• Certain educational classes – Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department has had difficulty in recent years maintaining a consistent portfolio of educational programs because of a lack of available and reliable instructors. This may be a set of offerings that should be reduced and possibly look to other providers to meet community needs.
• Summer camps – There is little or no capacity to grow these programs as they are predominantly provided out of Crosby Recreation Center. The provision of these programs largely occupies the Crosby Recreation Center for most of the summer season, thereby squeezing out other uses of the center in more demand by the community than summer camps.
• Programs at the Senior Center – Akin to the summer camps, the spatial limitations of the Carrollton Senior Center prohibit further growth of senior programming. As a result of constant demand for use of space in that facility, it is quickly becoming overcrowded in peak usage periods, thereby diminishing the overall quality of experiences. As noted previously, there are potential partnerships that could be explored as alternative program venues. It is strongly recommended that the Department embark on completing a Senior Services Master Plan to fully evaluate current and emerging community needs, available current facilities, and future facility growth or development alternatives.
09 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
METHODOLOGY
National Service Research (NSR) completed a comprehensive research study for the City of Carrollton as part of the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. An important aspect of the Master Plan was to conduct a demand and needs assessment which involved citizen input. The purpose of the needs assessment study was to provide a foundation for the Master Plan that will provide guidance based upon citizen needs and priorities. NSR worked closely with Dunaway Associates and the City of Carrollton staff throughout the research process.
In order to complete this study effort, National Service Research and Dunaway conducted two public focus groups, two public meetings, and three City of Carrollton special events as listed below. Carrollton Parks and Recreation board members were present at all focus group meetings and aided in facilitating engagement with community members.
November 4, 2023 - Festival at the Switchyard
December 2, 2023Santa on the Square
Survey Summary
The survey sampling plan included mailed postcards to 7,000 household addresses. The postcard message directed residents to the online survey. The survey was posted on the Carrollton website and various social media sites. Postcards were mailed April 26, 2024. The survey opened April 26 and closed July 8, 2024.
The online survey was available in English, Spanish and Korean. A total of 1,145 respondents completed the entire survey. All questions were optional to answer, therefore, the number of respondents varied on each question from 1,145 to 1,618. The margin of error of this sample size at a 95% confidence level is plus or minus 3%.
The results of these discussions assisted in the design of the survey document. The following list of items demonstrate the needs that arose during those discussions:
ADDITIONAL TRAILS AND TRAIL CONNECTIONS
ADDITIONAL PICKLEBALL COURTS
ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC FIELDS
NATURE AREAS, PRESERVES, OPEN SPACE
FEATURES IN PARKS
ADDITIONAL SPLASH PAD
COVERED PICNIC PAVILIONS
ADDITIONAL DOG PARK
EXPAND SENIOR CENTER
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
PONDS, LAKES, FISHING AREAS
INDOOR POOL/AQUATIC CENTER
PLAYGROUND MORE SPECIAL EVENTS IN PARKS
MORE BENCHES/SEATING IN PARKS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
INTERACTIVE PLAY INSTALLATIONS
Awareness of Parks, Recreation Facilities and Programs in Carrollton
More than half of survey respondents find out about parks, recreation facilities and programs through the City of Carrollton website and 31% through social media and Leisure Connection Magazine.
CITY OF CARROLLTON WEBSITE
FACEBOOK/SOCIAL MEDIA
LEISURE CONNECTION MAGAZINE
EMAILS FROM CITY OF CARROLLTON
WATER BILL
Rating
87% rated recreation facility cleanliness as excellent or good, 86% rated park maintenance as excellent or good.
Frequency of Use
This chart depicts the most frequently used park facilities in Carrollton.
Frequency of Use
This chart depicts facilities that are used by 36% to 59% of the respondents.
Frequency of Use
This chart depicts facilities that are used by 23% to 34% of the respondents.
Frequency of Use
This chart depicts facilities that are used by 13% to 21% of the respondents.
Programs of Interest
Respondents were asked to rank their top three programs of most importance for Department focus within the next five years (1,218 responses). The result of this ranking by respondents is shown below.
Age Groups Interested in a Carrollton Recreation or Leisure Program
All age groups have interest in participating in a Carrollton recreation or leisure program. 38% of respondents 30 to 49 years of age have interest in a recreation or leisure program in Carrollton.
Carrollton Survey Priorities
The mean score is a weighted calculation of the 4, 3, 2, and 1 scores provided by survey respondents to each facility priority item. The mean score excludes the weight of no opinion responses. The number of responses for each facility priority ranking score are represented in the percentages below. This data will assist in developing the final Master Plan priorities, which is discussed more in the "Priority Rankings" section.
*Technology Features in parks – Wi-Fi, benches with charging stations, digital displays, QR codes with information about plant material, birds, etc.
**Interactive play installations in parks – games, sounds, lights & buttons to engage kids/adults in fun play.
***Additional athletic fields - football, baseball, softball, soccer
****Interpretive signs in parks/trails - plant, bird, tree identification, etc.
Willing to Pay
71% of respondents are willing to pay additional property taxes annually to help fund the improvement priorities suggested in this survey. Respondents are willing to pay an average of $88 per year to help fund the improvement priorities suggested herein.
Funding Option Support
Respondents had strong support for sponsorships and increased park improvement fees for developers as a funding strategy to pay for developing and maintaining park and recreation facilities/amenities.
How did you find out about the survey?
Frequency of Use – Carrollton Parks and Recreation
This chart depicts facilities that are used by 36% to 59% of the respondents.
AREA 1 - NORTH OF TRINITY MILLS, WEST OF JOSEY
AREA 2 - NORTH OF TRINITY MILLS, EAST OF JOSEY
AREA 3 - SOUTH OF TRINITY MILLS, WEST OF JOSEY
AREA 4 - SOUTH OF TRINITY MILLS, EAST OF JOSEY
Demographics
How long have you been a resident of Carrollton?
The mean years respondents have lived in Carrollton is 18.3 years.
Age Groups Represented in Household Percentages
due to multiple answers
Gender in Carrollton
One Two Three Four Five+
PROCESS FOR RANKINGS
At the completion of the citizen survey during the needs assessment phase, a method of ranking priorities was implemented. This method included using specific input from the citizen survey results, Park Board members, city staff, and the Dunaway team, as well as additional Advisory Committee feedback. The following weighted values were assigned to each:
Citizen Input / Survey Results (50%)
The specific needs and requests by the Carrollton community as tabulated from the citizen survey
Park Board (15%)
The specific parks and recreation needs in Carrollton as identified by the appointed Parks Board.
Park & Recreation Staff (15%)
The specific needs as identified by Park staff based upon recreation programs and demands upon resources
Dunaway Team (10%)
The specific recommendations by the Dunaway planning team based upon assessing the unique needs of the Carrollton community, current park resources, demographic profile, and future demands for recreational resources
City Executive Team (10%)
The specific recommendations and input from the city manager's office and additional department heads.
The results of the priority ranking were tabulated into three categories: Higher Priority, Moderate Priority, and Lower Priority. The table on the following page provides a summary of these priorities for Carrollton.
Establishing clear priorities for the park system is essential for guiding a successful Master Plan. This allows city leaders to understand the importance of annual budgeting and strategies that will meet the needs throughout the Carrollton community. The priorities in this section are a result of incorporating the inventory of current resources and citizen engagement into a ranking of priority needs.
2024 PARKS & FACILITIES PRIORITY RANKINGS
Additional trail connections to neighboring communities
Nature areas, preserves, open spaces
Expand senior center
Additional trails
More special events in parks
Additional pickleball courts
Additional benches/seating areas in parks and along trails
Eco-friendly maintenance – fleet, etc.
Historical Preservation
Restrooms in neighborhood parks
Additional splash pad
Indoor pool/aquatic center
Additional covered picnic pavilions
Interpretive signs in parks/trails
Interactive play installations in parks
Performing arts center
Additional athletic fields
Additional playgrounds
Technology features in parks
Ponds / lakes / fishing areas in selected parks
Additional dog park
Skate Park
PARKS & FACILITIES PRIORITY DESCRIPTIONS
ADDITIONAL TRAILS CONNECTIONS TO NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
Create additional concrete trail connections (10'-12') that will link the city to neighboring communities. These new trails will enhance regional connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters, promoting active transportation and recreational opportunities.
NATURE AREAS, PRESERVES, OPEN SPACES
Expand and enhance natural areas in Carrollton including Elm Fork Nature Preserve and T.C. Rice Jr. Natural Area. This initiative will involve select enhancements, updates, or preservation to these open spaces. The goal is to provide more opportunities for outdoor activities, improve biodiversity, and promote environmental sustainability, while also enhancing the overall quality of life for the community through increased access to nature.
EXPAND SENIOR CENTER
Expanding the Senior Center presents an opportunity to enhance services and facilities for the growing senior population. The expansion could include a variety of amenities designed to support social, recreational, educational, and health-related programming for seniors. Amenities to expand or enhance include multi-purpose activity rooms, fitness center, wellness rooms, locker rooms and gym, outdoor gardening and walking trails, social and dining areas, art and crafts rooms, and community engagement spaces. Refer to the "Carrollton Operations and Programming Strategy" in the appendix for specific, and in-depth recommendations for Senior Center programming and expansion opportunities.
ADDITIONAL TRAILS
Expand the existing trail network by adding new concrete trail connections to enhance the Blue, Green, Red (future), Purple, and Orange trails. Expansions will help create a more comprehensive, accessible, and interconnected multi-use trail system for all users. The new trail segments will link key areas within the city, including parks, residential neighborhoods, business districts, and nearby communities, promoting active transportation and outdoor recreation.
MORE SPECIAL EVENTS IN PARKS
Promote and enhance events at the parks by improving event spaces and existing pavilions, amphitheaters, and stages to promote large gatherings and festivals. Specifically, ongoing improvements to Woodlake, A.W. Perry Museum, and the future development of Trinity Mills provide exciting and updated gathering spaces to host City events. Existing programs can also be enhanced with improved accessibility, creation of food and vendor spaces, additional event promotion and community engagement, and specific catering to the cities demographic with continued themed and seasonal events.
ADDITIONAL PICKLEBALL COURTS
Providing additional pickleball courts to the park system aims to meet the growing demand for this popular sport by providing more dedicated spaces for recreational play. New courts would be strategically located in existing parks or new developments, offering high-quality surfaces, proper lighting for evening play, and spectator seating.
ADDITIONAL BENCHES/SEATING AREAS IN PARKS AND ALONG TRAILS
Add benches and seating areas in parks and along trails aims to enhance comfort and accessibility for visitors. Strategically placed benches will provide rest stops for walkers, joggers, and cyclists, encouraging longer visits and more frequent use of these spaces.
ECO-FRIENDLY MAINTENANCE
Utilizing sustainable practices such as native plants, water-efficient irrigation, and eco-friendly tools or machines, such as electric mowers and solar equipment. This approach reduces waste, lowers carbon emissions, and promotes biodiversity, ensuring the parks remain healthy and enjoyable for future generations.
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Protecting and celebrating the city's heritage through restoring landmarks, documenting history, and increasing educational opportunities for the community. This includes adaptive reuse, increased funding, and the integration of historical elements into new and current developments and parks. Prioritizing preservation strengthens identity, attracts tourism, and fosters pride while supporting economic growth through revitalization and local business development.
RESTROOMS IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
The addition of restrooms in the parks would provide essential facilities for visitors, ensuring convenience and comfort during their outdoor activities. Restrooms would be strategically located in high-traffic areas, near playgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads.
ADDITIONAL SPLASH PAD
An addition of a splashpad to a park in Carrollton would provide an interactive, water-based play area for children and families, enhancing the park's appeal as a destination for summer recreation. The splashpad would feature water jets, fountains, and colorful, child-friendly designs that encourage active play and cooling off on hot days. This amenity would increase the park's accessibility and appeal for younger visitors, offering a safe and fun environment without the need for a traditional pool.
INDOOR POOL/AQUATIC CENTER
An indoor pool and aquatics center in Carrollton's park system would provide year-round access to water-based activities, catering to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. The center could potentially feature a heated indoor pool for lap swimming, recreational swimming, and water fitness classes, along with a shallow area for children and non-swimmers. Additional amenities could include locker rooms, a hot tub, diving boards, and space for swim teams or lessons.
ADDITIONAL COVERED PICNIC PAVILIONS
Provide sheltered spaces for gatherings which could include picnic tables, trash receptacles, and grills. These spaces are ideal for family outings, social events, or community picnics and they enhance the park experience by offering convenient, comfortable spaces for relaxation, dining, and socializing.
INTERPRETIVE SIGNS IN PARKS/TRAILS
Provide informative and educational displays to enhance visitors’ experiences. These signs could include wayfinding markers to help navigate the trails and park areas, as well as educational labels for identifying local birds, trees, and plants. The signage would feature clear, easy-to-read graphics and descriptions. Additionally, upgrades could include interactive tactile and sensory elements which greatly increases the universal accessibility and enjoyment of interpretive signage in parks.
INTERACTIVE PLAY INSTALLATIONS IN PARKS
Interactive play installations in Carrollton's parks would provide fun, engaging, and immersive experiences for visitors of all ages. These installations could include interactive games, sound sculptures, light displays, and button-activated features that encourage exploration and creativity. Interactive art pieces could invite users to participate, such as motion-sensitive displays or murals that change with touch, offering an opportunity for hands-on interaction. Additionally, designated "Instagram spots" with visually striking designs or backdrops would encourage visitors to take photos, enhancing social media engagement. These installations would enrich the park experience, promote social interaction, and create memorable moments, making the parks more dynamic and appealing to a wider audience.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The addition of a performing arts center to Carrollton's park system would provide a dedicated venue for cultural and artistic events, such as theater productions, music performances, dance recitals, and community gatherings. The center could feature a stage, seating for audiences, lighting, sound systems, and rehearsal spaces for local artists and performers. This facility would support a wide range of programming, including arts education, youth theater, and community performances, fostering creativity and cultural expression.
ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC FIELDS
Adding maintained fields to Carrollton’s park system would provide dedicated spaces for traditional sports, and other, unique, recreational activities such as drone racing, cricket, and lacrosse which have increased interest in the Carrollton community. These fields would be equipped with high-quality turf, lighting, and additional amenities as required. Expanding the number of maintained fields provided will help to reduce the congestion at existing facilities and encourage participation in an expanding array of field sports.
ADDITIONAL PLAYGROUNDS
The addition of new playgrounds to the park system would provide safe, fun, and engaging spaces for children to play and explore. These playgrounds would feature a variety of age-appropriate equipment such as slides, swings, climbing structures, and interactive elements like sensory panels. Some playgrounds may also include inclusive features for children with disabilities, ensuring accessibility for all.
TECHNOLOGY FEATURES IN PARKS
Incorporating technology into Carrollton’s parks would enhance the visitor experience by providing modern conveniences and interactive opportunities. This could include Wi-Fi access throughout the park for easier connectivity, and benches equipped with charging stations to allow visitors to charge their devices while enjoying the outdoors. Digital displays could provide real-time park information, event schedules, or wayfinding guidance. Additionally, QR codes placed near plant materials and birdwatching areas would offer educational content, such as identification guides and fun facts, directly accessible via smartphones. These technological additions would improve park accessibility, engagement, and education, fostering a more connected and informative park experience for all users.
PONDS, LAKES, FISHING AREAS
Upgrading the amenities at existing ponds, lakes, and fishing areas within Carrollton’s parks to provide enhanced recreational access and usability for anglers and nature enthusiasts. Enhancements to water bodies and fishing areas might include accessible piers, benches, boardwalks, and improved fish habitats to support sustainable fishing practices.
ADDITIONAL DOG PARK
An additional dedicated, off-leash area where dogs can safely play, socialize, and exercise. The park would feature separate sections for small and large dogs to ensure safety and comfort, along with fenced enclosures, waste disposal stations, water fountains, and shaded seating areas for dog owners. Additional amenities might include agility equipment for dogs, benches, and walking paths.
SKATE PARK
A dedicated space for skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters to practice and enjoy their sport in a safe and controlled environment. A skate park would include a variety of features such as ramps, rails, bowls, and half-pipes designed for different skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. A smaller skate spot can be included in existing parks to have one or two features that would be in a skate park.
OVERVIEW
The following pages outline a variety of funding sources that can supplement Carrollton’s financial resources, along with a Proposed Action Plan to guide annual budgeting and facility development. These implementation tools should be regularly evaluated by city staff to assess progress and adjust priorities based on community needs as elaborated on in the Recreational Program Analysis.
Funding Sources
One of the biggest challenges for city staff when implementing a park master plan will be prioritizing new capital dollars that will support needed park renovations, expansions, and new amenities. To achieve this, city staff will need to outline an annual strategy for funding capital improvements across the entire park system. To add to the city’s available financial resources, Carrollton has an opportunity to pursue a wide range of other sources that would help fund the various capital improvements prioritized in this plan. The following funding sources listed in the table at right may be included in an exhaustive implementation plan developed by city staff and are further described in the following pages.
Proposed Action Plan
The Proposed Action Plan outlines a path forward for addressing high-priority park facility needs and identifies potential funding sources for future improvements. Strategic implementation by city leaders, along with annual evaluations of progress, is recommended.
Over the next five to ten years, if additional funding becomes available, the schedule of projects can be adjusted at Carrollton's discretion to accelerate timelines for certain initiatives. This flexibility will allow for the advancement of projects within the plan as deemed necessary and will also create opportunities to allocate resources toward longer-range improvements.
COMPLEMENTING MASTER PLANS
The following master plans define enhancements of the trail system or specific parks and locations in Carrollton. These plans should be referenced concurrently with Carrollton's 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan as capital improvements are prioritized.
Trails Master Plan
The Carrollton Trails Master Plan, completed in 2022, offers a vision for pedestrians and bicyclists to experience upgrades to the connectivity they currently enjoy, as well as new expansions that provide safe access across major freeway corridors into adjacent communities for regional trails, and to the city’s beautiful natural resource areas including a segment of the Trinity River Paddling Trail. The new and proposed connections also support economic momentum in key areas of the city. Design guidelines and implementation and funding recommendations provided by the team support the conceptual layout and position the city to strategically invest and continue to grow as a vibrant, active community.
Elm Fork Nature Preserve
The Elm Fork Master Plan provides programmatic and conceptual guidance for improvements within the preserve. Enhancements suggested include water access, arrival accessibility, and expanded classrooms. The full Elm Fork Nature Preserve Master Plan can be found in the appendix.
Downtown Master Plan
As stewards of over half of the properties Downtown, the City of Carrollton is committed to inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration in creating the future for the Downtown area. The Downtown Carrollton Master Plan will define the future development within Carrollton's Historic Downtown and Belt Line Corridor. Areas of interest related to this master plan include:
• Under I-35 Bridge
• Historic Downtown Square
• Trail Connections
• Amenities to support new residential development
Elm Fork Nature Preser ve Fina Concept Review September 12 2024
FUNDING AND REVENUE STRATEGIES
The following list of sources provide guidance for additional park and community services support within Carrollton.
Advertising
This funding source comes from the sale of advertising on park and recreation related items such as the city's program guide, on scoreboards, and other visible products or services.
Corporate Sponsorships
This funding source comes from corporations that invest in the development or enhancement of new or existing facilities. Sponsorships are also successfully used for special programs and events.
Fees / Charges
This funding source comes from fees for use of a facility or participation in a city sponsored recreational program.
Foundation / Gifts
This funding source comes from tax-exempt organizations who give donations for specific facilities, activities, or programs. These may include capital campaigns, fundraisers, endowments, sales of items, etc.
Friends Associations
This funding source comes from friends groups that raise money typically for a single focus priority. This may include a park facility or program that will better the community they live in.
General Fund
This funding source is the primary means in providing for annual capital programs, improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.
General Obligation Bonds
This funding source comes from bond programs approved by the citizens for capital improvements within the parks system.
Grants – TPWD Recreational Trail Program
This funding source comes from grants for the development of new trails or trail extensions.
Grants – Transportation Enhancement (NCTCOG / TXDOT)
This funding source comes from grants for the development of new trails or trail extensions.
Interlocal Agreements
This funding source comes from contractual agreements with other local units of government for the jointuse of indoor or outdoor recreational facilities.
Irrevocable Trusts
This funding source comes from individuals who leave a portion of their wealth for a trust fund. The fund grows over a period of time and is available for the City to use a portion of the interest to support specific park facilities as designated by the trustee.
Naming Rights
This funding source comes from leasing or selling naming rights for new indoor facilities or signature parks.
Park Improvements Fee / Park Dedication Fee
This funding source comes from private developers who give land for public parks. This may include land along drainage corridors that can be developed for greenbelts & trails.
Partnerships
This funding source comes from public/public, public/private, and public/not-for-profit partnerships.
Permits (Special Use Permits)
This funding source comes from allowing other parties to use specific park property that involves financial gain. The City either receives a set amount of money or a percentage of the gross revenue from the service that is being provided.
Private Donations
This funding source comes from private party contributions including funds, equipment, art, and in-kind services.
Reservations
This funding source comes from revenue generated from reservations of parks and facilities. The reservation rates are fixed and apply to group shelters, meeting rooms, and sports fields.
Revenue Bonds
This funding source comes from bonds used for capital projects that will generate revenue for debt services where fees can be set aside to support repayment of the bond.
Sales / 4B Tax (½ Cent)
This funding source comes from a voter approved sales tax that goes toward parks & recreational improvements.
Special Fundraisers
This funding source comes from annual fundraising efforts to help toward specific programs and capital projects.
Volunteerism / In-Kind Donations
This funding source provides indirect revenue support when groups or individuals donate time to help construct specific park improvements (signs, playgrounds, nature trails, etc.)
FUNDING SOURCES BY PRIORITY
(Budget ranges are estimates and subject to change.)
- Recommended Location ✓
ACTION ITEM BUDGET RANGE
Additional trail connections to neighboring communities
Nature areas, preserves, open spaces
$550,000-$1,000,000 per mile
Varies
Expand senior center Varies
Additional trails
$550,000-$1,000,000 per mile
More special events in parks Varies
Additional pickleball courts
Additional benches/seating areas in parks and along trails
Eco-friendly maintenance – fleet, etc.
Historical Preservation
Restrooms in neighborhood parks
Additional splash pad
Indoor pool/aquatic center
Additional covered picnic pavilions
Interpretive signs in parks/trails
Interactive play installations in parks
Performing arts center
Additional athletic fields
Additional playgrounds
Technology features in parks
Ponds / lakes / fishing areas in selected parks
Additional dog park
Skate park
$225,000 for four courts
$5,000-$10,000 each
Varies
Varies
$250,000-$750,000
$750,000-$1,500,000
Varies
$100,000-$250,000
$1,500-$2,500 per sign
$25,000-$200,000
Varies
$400,000-$500,000 per field, $750,000$1,000,000 (artificial turf)
$450,000-$650,000
$50,000
Varies
$500,000-$1,000,000
$3,000,000
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
High Priority Locations
(Possible locations as noted: pending future funding and budgets)
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Moderate Priority Locations
(Possible locations as noted: pending future funding and budgets) - Recommended Location
Restrooms in neighborhood parks
Additional splash pad
Indoor pool/aquatic center
Additional covered picnic pavilions
Interpretive signs in parks/ trails-plant, bird, tree identification, etc.
Interactive play installations in parks (games, sounds, light and buttons to engage kids/adults in fun play)
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Low Priority Locations
(Possible locations as noted: pending future funding and budgets)
- Recommended Location ✓
Performing arts center
Additional athletic fields (football, baseball, softball, soccer)
Additional playgrounds
Technology features in parks (wi-fi, benches with charging stations, digital displays, QR codes with information about plant materials & birds in parks, etc.)
Ponds / lakes / fishing areas in selected parks
Additional dog park
Skate park
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN SUMMARY
Carrollton is well-positioned to build on its progress in developing an engaging park system that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors. To implement this Master Plan, a focused strategy is essential, especially in securing funding and adhering to a strategic action plan. The previous spreads outline potential funding sources for the proposed action items in each Carrollton maintained facility or park, while the implementation tables assign recommendations for improvements. The following maps illustrate the low, moderate, and high priority locations identified.
Carrollton's 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan serves as a comprehensive framework for enhancing the city's public spaces and recreational opportunities. Through thoughtful planning and community engagement, this plan outlines key areas for improvement, as well as opportunities for growth that will better serve residents of all ages and abilities. The successful implementation of this plan will require collaboration, investment, and a shared commitment to building a vibrant parks system with sustainable operations practices that will provide community enjoyment for years to come.
Low Priority Park Locations:
Moderate Priority Park Locations:
High Priority Park Locations:
APPENDIX
Needs Assessment - Engagement Notes
Needs Assessment - Citizen Survey Postcard
Needs Assessment - Citizen Survey
Carrollton Operations and Programming Strategy
Elm Fork Nature Preserve Master Plan
City of Carrollton - Public Meeting Notes
April 9, 2024 – Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex
Approximately 35-40 attendees
Athletics/Sports
• Pickleball
o Current 6 courts (Awareness -4 on web)
o Urgent need **
o Repurpose Tennis
o Additional Instruction more options, time, levels
o Indoor options
o Multi-use courts Lines Bring your own net
• Indoor Pool *
o Destination 2040 - Active Space
o Example-Farmer’s Branch
• Shooting Range-Indoor
o Archery
• Trails *
o Benches
o Trees/Shade
o Dudley Branch
o Connection to Silverline
• Wayfinding at Sports Complex
• Adaptive Rec Partnerships
o Stars hockey
o Basketball *
• Program Offerings and Awareness
• Equitable Expansion
o South Carrollton
o Respond to density in Downtown
o Station area options
o True Recreation//Green Space
• Dart Relationship to impact on system // trails
Outdoor Facilities
• Playground Maintenance
o reporting method
o QR Code, web, number
• More Maintenance
o ex. Oak Hills
o No Maintenance or coordination
• More restroom facilities
• Accessibility at Park/Play Areas
o Parking
o Surfaces Wheelchair friendly
• Mary Heads Park – Green/Open Space
o Wildflowers all year
o More trees/shade
o Plan for space – better use of space
• Playground shade – Oak Creek
o slide too hot for use
• Interest in Parks vs. Trails
• Oak Creek Park – maintenance
• Maintenance during winter-trees
• More splashpads
• Indoor pool
• Amenities south vs. north
• South is difficult
• Rebuild Southside Rec center
o Expansion
o Renovate
• Trail Connections
• Downtown Garland Square
• Maintain Ponds
o De-silt
o Cat tails invasive
• Seed Bombs
o Community involvement
• Playground Surface
o Rubber surfacing
o Cost vs. artificial turf
• Working Drinking / Pet Fountain
• More dog parks
o Downtown Need
o Under 35
• Need for Skateparks?
• Cricket Facility Events/Gatherings
• Events in places other than Downtown (i.e. amphitheater)
• Better parking Downtown
• Resources for neighborhood events
o smaller events
o budget for bunkhouses (etc.) for neighborhood.
o help people know their neighbors/ build community parties.
• Farmers Market in place other than parking lot.
• More outdoor movie nights/Family events (check)
• Beerfest/More “Fests” (Taco fest) (check)
• Citywide Easter egg hunt (Not Easter Sunday)
• More events at local parks/smaller events
o pop -up events w/city-owned bounce houses.
• Events highlighting local businesses (check)
• Better communication system to let residents know about events (check)
• More activities for family campout to attract more people.
• More multi-cultural events
o Culture Fest
o LGBTQ events
• Maybe 5K for Silverline Trail (When completed)
o (or more events on Silverline Trail)
• Charge for community events (Switch yard)
small fee to get in ($5)
let people know where the money is going (i.e. Parks Dept.)
Trails/Nature Areas
• Connection of multiuse trails / connection to various municipalities and cities
o Think about making the trail corridor an amenity space, people want to walk off trail too
o Like Andy Brown Trail, very well wooded
o Also, like Wagon Wheel
o Regional trail system - Lewisville, Denton, Plano
o Connect to TC Rice – Questions about what TC Rice is…Advertise?
o Advertise memorial tree fund to plant more
• More nature trails
o maintained
o Like Campion trail, the width and shade
o Combination of paved and nature
o Coordinate between Scott and Kim of FOFC nature areas
• Balance between no-mow, trees and mowed areas, can we mow less?
• Design elements wanted: shade, places to stop, shade over benches
• Blue Trail width is 12’, make more that wide, don’t like the narrow, older sections
• Maybe more trash cans? Litter pickup crews are out now to help
• Kids Biking – want specific package for bikers who drive their kids to a trail
• Crossings
o Josey and S. Oaks are bad, can we go under this bridge instead
o Blue Trail under Denton is good
o Keller springs crossing is bad…The hill plus the curve makes it scary
• Popped tires for on street bike lanes…How often are they swept?
o Lots of questions! Old Denton and West needs this
o Like the raised bumps to delineate bike lane from road
• More trail spurs for commuters to business centers
o Josey to Frankfurt for instance
o spurs to dining areas?
• Consider mountain bike trails, maybe TC Rice
• Kayak take out area needed, currently at Sandy Lake for Elm fork, like the one at Hebron in Lewisville
• Concern with speed enforcement of e-bikes on trails
• Stop allowing parking in Bike Lanes – Eisenhower and Coit
• Like the traffic calming islands
• Destinations 2040 Conference mentioned wanting lots more trails
• Want connection to Silver Line
• 35E expansion – can we add another lane for cyclists? Specifically, to bridge the Trinity and Marshy areas. Maybe extend along the train line instead.
• Wish they could bike to Frankfurt and Trinity Mills Dart stations
Recreation Facilities and Programs
• Classes/Programs outside of work hours (Senior Center)
o Lunch hours
o After 5pm
• Parking expansion at Rosemeade especially with pool open.
• Pickleball Facility/Programs
o Classes
o Organized tournaments/Pickup
• Mountain bike track
• Expanded Senior Center
o Thursday Cancellations
o More classroom facilities/indoor
• Renaming Senior Center? Trendy Stigma
• Exhibitions/Booth/Health Awareness Seminar/Service at Senior Center
o contact
• Second Senior Center in North (instead of expansion)
o Rosemead two? 2nd one
• Child watch at Rec Center
• Indoor Pool
o Kid centered.
• Programs for 0-5 years
• Expanding Program Activities at more locations/parks
• “Carrollton Cultural Center” !!!
o Performing Arts
• Indian Creek
o Clubhouse is too small
o Practice Bunker
• Nighttime Lightning Maintenance
o Indian creek
o rec centers
• Library Support
o Kid programs
o Keep up
o more computers
• REC Classes Support
o Adaptive
o Art
• Seniors
o Senior Indoor Pool
o Bigger/Expanded Senior Center
o Cheaper/Domestic overnight trips
o Programing Schedule at Senior Center for non-city sponsored events
o Bigger BOS
o Volleyball-transportation to tournaments
• Pickleball instructional courses in city for 8-5 hours multiple days
• Pickleball leagues
• Longer hours at Senior Center after 5 (7pm)
o Gym and/or classes available
• Creative solutions to expansion (Rosemeade)
• Longer hours/cohabiting/working space.
• Indoor pool
o competition/lap/kids/leisure all
• Discounted compost/recycling
o rainwater harvesting bins – encourage sustainability.
• Xeriscaping/ planting maintenance
City of Carrollton – Public Meeting
Notes
April 11, 2024 – Crosby Recreation Center Approximately 13 attendees
Events, Gatherings, & Other
• Monthly astronomy, star program
• Weekly, more consistent Farmers Market
• More community service events
• Petting Zoo
• Miniature golf
• Earth Day event
• Nature/outdoor education programs
• Cultural days (once a year)
• Bee hives, butterfly gardens, native plan tour (informational/educational)
• Chinese New Year celebration
Recreation Facilities and Programs
• Excited for elevated trail at Rosemeade
• Interested in the events – enhance marketing for what programs are available
• App for trails – park features – take a photo and get a report
• Consolidate multiple apps
• Indoor swimming – needed for all weather swimming
• Seniors:
o Want to walk inside
o Enjoy events just to sit and talk
o Cards, pool,
o Maybe a class on how to use technology like smart phones
o A tour of the parks and community facilities
o A history of our community tour
o Tai Chi classes, more physical activities for seniors
• More pools – difficult to reserve a lap lane at the pool
• Need indoor pool – year around option
• Low impact exercise classes for adults
• Need an indoor track at Crosby Rec Center like Rosemeade
• Want art/creative classes at Crosby
• How do we attract more people to come to Crosby
• More activities for empty nesters that aren’t seniors yet – cooking classes
• Theater classes for young people
• Have to use Crosby gym instead of Senior Center because its bigger – expand senior center
• Like Lewisville lazy river
• Sustainable considerations – 15-minute walk to a park maximum
• More staff focusing on stainability
Outdoor Park Amenities
• Pickleball – conceal from noise
• Restrooms at parks – Branch Hollow-petition
• Skate park (2 mentions)
• Mobility parks – ADA
• Kaleidoscope Park – example
• Conceal light from courts
• Park accessibility
• Park amenities – free – TC Rice
• Basketball courts – public use – lights needed
• Create community/family activities
• Sand volleyball
• Power phone connection
• Improvements to senior center
• Trails need lights
Athletics
& Sports
• Destination tournaments
o 12-year-old sized fields
o Where is the gap?
• Indoor water aerobics
• Inclusive access
o Playgrounds – need more
o Autism
• Trails need benches/shade
• Recycling at parks
• Swim – indoor/lap, fitness, partnerships
• Track access/awareness
• Enhance senior program awareness
Trails and Nature Areas
• More trails
• More shade along trails
• Trails near Luna & Bush are unsafe
• More loop trails instead of long and straight
• More signs that that give pedestrians the R.O.W.
• TC Rice – have more nature areas (should not try to make money from it because it’s a flood zone)
• More like Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
• More shade and flowers
• Stop mowing down all the wildflowers on Orange Trail
• Look at 1996 recommendations of the WEAC regarding hardening of the creek sides and storm water handling (i.e.., not channelizing the sides)
• Trails that connect to outdoor/family events
• Access to trails and nature area amenities should be free
• Mowing schedule compatible with wildflowers
• Two feet along the creek so residents can plant trees
• More trees planted along Orange Trail for shade
• More restrooms/benches along trails
• Water fountains for dogs on trails
• Bin by tennis courts to collect stray balls
• Love TC Rice plan for after Hwy. complete
• Lookout fishing spot along the creek so it’s not in the way
• Educational signage along trails
• Friends of Furneaux Creek need more support from the city
o Advertising
o Support and Texas Master Naturalist programs-educational signage, nature areas
o Support Texas State Stream Team monitoring program
• Program like the Lewisville “roots for wings” program
• Trash pick-up for creek (Furneaux) along Blue Trail
• Better communication for events
Carrollton Priority Ranking
The Park, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan citiz en survey will help identify a ranked list of priorities that residents would like to see included in this master plan update. As a next step in the process, we are requesting City Council, Park Board, City staff and the consultant (Dunaway) to also complete priority rankings as directed below. Please answer the questions below. Upon completion, scan and email this form to andrea@nationalserviceresearch.com by July 22.
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The Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department is establishing priorities to direct future departmental actions. How important is it for Carrollton to consider adding the following? (RateEACHfacilityonascalefrom1to4with4beingvery importantand1beingnotatallimportant)
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C Interactive play installations in parks (games, sounds, light and buttons to engage kids/adults in fun play)
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G Interpretive signs in parks/trails-plant, bird, tree identification, etc.
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I Nature areas, preserves, open spaces
J Restrooms
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N Ponds / lakes / fishing areas in selected parks
O More special
R Performing arts center
S Additional athletic fields (football, baseball, softball, soccer)
T Technology features in parks (wi-fi, benches with charging stations, digital displays, QR codes with information about plant materials & birds in parks, etc.)
W Eco-friendly maintenance – fleet, etc.
Operations and Programming Strategy
‘Operations and Programming Strategy’
Operational Priorities
management of Carrollton’s aquatic facilities. As the Department implements a maintenance work
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• “adopt mile” highway programs
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• necessary “actual cost” data for work being performed. The typical components of a work order
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Recreational Programming Priorities
course of the next 10 years based on the Department’s goals and priorities, and community needs.
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“recreation programming” from their municipal parks and recreation departments to include more arts,
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support youth participants’ interest in tournaments (often called Open’s or Invitationals), where entry fees
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meeting any financial performance goals they may have. Based on the consultant team’s observations
Cost of Service and Cost Recovery Recommendations
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Departmental Cost Recovery Strategy
Board, the City Manager’s office, and to some capacity the City Council. A formalized cost recovery plan
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Elm Fork Nature Preser ve
Fina Concept Revie w September 12, 2024
Schedule
Data Gatherings & Programming:
✓ Kick Off Meeting
✓ Site Visit w/ City Staff
✓ Prepare Site Analysis Graphic & Initial Program List
✓ Prepare Existing Conditions Base Map
Concept Development:
✓ Prepare Concept Plans
✓ Review Concept Studies w/ City Staff
✓ Final Color Concept Plan & OPCC
✓ Present Final Deliverables to City Leaders
Park Contex Parcel Ownership
Existing Conditions
Elm Fork Nature Preserve Conceptual Design
Wetland Corridor 1
Characteristics
• Shallow Creek
• Seasonal Flooding
• Erosive / Cut Bank
• Mature Trees / Biodiversity
• Wildlife Corridor
Recommendations:
• Boardwalks
• Interpretive Signage
• Water's Edge Access
Removal
Interpretive
Viewing
Benches
$20,000 $10,000 $200,000 $10,000 $ $240,000 $24,000 $264,000
Arrival
Characteristics
• Parking
• Concrete Walk
• Trailhead Signage
• Wooded Recommendations:
• Enhanced Trailhead Gateway
• New Trail Alignment
• New Boardwalk/Arrival Staging
• Pond Improvements
• LID Programming/Stormwater Enhancements
Trailhead Improvements - Information Kiosk, Trail map, Interpretive Signage
ADA Accessible Path to Nature Center - Accessible Boardwalk, Pedestrian Pavement
Monument Signage
Landscape Enhancements to Pond
Benches & Seating
$15,000 $150,000 $15,000 $50,000 $12,000 $ $242,000 $24,200 $266,200
Nature Center 3
Characteristics
• Unique Architecture
• Space for Gatherings
• Restrooms
• Secluded
Recommendations
• Renovated / Expanded Building
• New Roof
• Architectural Theming
• Expanded Porch
• Realigned & Accessible Arrival
• Wall Displays
• Outdoor Learning Classroom
Renovated Nature Center
Secondary Trailhead
Accessible Trail & Boardwalk Arrival
Primary Trailhead & G oup Arrival
Nature Center
Seco Exist Surfa
Storage Space
Outdoor Classroom/Gathering Space Enhanced Entry
Accessible Approach Nature
Outdoor
Interpretive
Trailhead
$75,000 $5,000 $10,000 $ $590,000 $59,000 $649,000
Existing Conditions: Wooded Trails
Existing Conditions: Wooded Trails
Wooded Trails 4
Characteristics
• Mature Trees / Biodiversity
• Wildlife Corridor
• .87 miles of Trail Recommendations
• Wildlife Viewing Areas
• Updated Interpretive Signage
• (QR codes, Interactive Elements, etc.)
• Outdoor Learning Areas
Removal
Interpretive
Bird
Benches
Trailhead
$20,000 $15,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000 $ $95,000 $9,500 $104,500
Shoreline & Water Access
Characteristics
• Consistent Water Level
• Seasonal Flooding
• Mature Trees / Biodiversity
• Wildlife Corridor Recommendations
• Outdoor Learning Programming
• Interpretive Signage
• Viewing Platforms
• Bird Blinds
• Seating Areas
Trail Boardwalks
Outdoor Learning Classroom - Structure, Seating, Lighting, Electrical
Interpretive Signage
$250,000 $5,000 $175,000 $25,000 $ $455,000 $45,500 $500,500 Schedule
Viewing Platforms/Boardwalk/Overlook Site Furnishings - Benches, Litter Receptacles, Picnic Tables
Data Gatherings & Programming:
Kick Off Meeting
Site Visit w/ City Staff
Present Final Deliverables to City Leaders
