CITY OF MISSOURI CITY PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
2021 - 2031
PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
City of Missouri City
2021-2031
City of Missouri City Contact:
Jason S. Mangum, Director of Parks & Recreation
Therron Wade Dieckmann, Assistant Director
2701 Cypress Point Drive
Missouri City, Texas 77459
Office: 281.403.8637
MHS Planning & Design Contact:
Hunter N. Rush, Senior Planner & Partner
Connor L. Paschall, Graphics Designer 212 W 9th Street
Tyler, Texas, 75701
Office: 903.597.6606
Acknowledgments
The City of Missouri City and MHS Planning & Design would like to thank the following community leaders and volunteers for their time and input in the development of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan:
Mayor & City Council
Robin Elackatt - Mayor
Vashaundra Edwards - At Large Position #1
Lynn Clouser - At Large Position #2
Monica Riley - District A
Jeffrey L. Boney - District B
Anthony Maroulis - District C
Floyd Emery - District D
City Administration
Charles “Tink” Jackson - City Manager
Jennifer Thomas Gomez – Development Services Director
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
Jason S. Mangum - Director
Therron Wade Dieckmann - Assistant Director
Barry Hamilton - Parks Superintendent
Daniele Stewart – Recreation Superintendent
Josh Rodrigue - Recreation Manager
Emerson Yellen - Recreation Manager
Parks Board Members
Vacant - Position 1
Thomasine Johnson - Position 2
Raj Joseph - Position 3
Mary Ross - Position 4
Vacant - Position 5
Susan Dierker - Position 6
Diane Giltner - Position 7
Brian Merchant - Position 8
Llarance Turner - Position 9, Chair
Don Johnson - Position 10
J.R. Atkins - Position 11
Buddy Snyder - Position 12, Vice-Chair
Vacant - Position 13
Parks Foundation
Bill Odle - President
Anthony Snipes - Vice President
Alice Aanstoos - Treasurer
James Davidson, Jr. - Secretary
Debbie Poncik - Board Member
E. Joyce Iyamu - Board Member
Julia Hardy - Board Member
Tom S. Nichols - Board Member
Special thanks to the residents of Missouri City for their participation and input during the planning process.
City Ordinance
MISSOURI
CITY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Missouri City Parks System Overview
25 PARKS & TRAILS
14 UNDEVELOPED PARKLANDS
2 RECREATION FACILITIES
10.34 CITY & HOA PARK ACRES PER 1,000 RESIDENTS
$219,900 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD VALUE
63 HOA PARKS
14.40 TRAIL MILES
944.60 TOTAL PARK ACRES (EXCLUDING HOA)
74,259 RESIDENTS
49% RESIDENTS LIVE WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK TO A PARK (TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND)
$108,117 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Master Plan Goals & Focus Areas
Parks and Recreation Goal
To provide a high quality parks system that encourages physical activity and healthy lifestyles by incorporating parks, natural open spaces, trails, and recreational programming to accommodate for Missouri City’s diverse and progressive community.
Natural Open Space Goal
To identify, protect, and conserve natural open spaces for the preservation of plant and animal habitats and sensitive ecosystems, and provide primitive and passive recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of Missouri City.
Trail & Connectivity Goal
To focus on expanding the trails, greenways, and sidewalk system to connect destinations and encourage the community to utilize the trails as an alternative transportation option.
Maintenance Goal
To provide high-quality, technical, and consistent maintenance, as well as customer service, to ensure Missouri City has safe and aesthetically pleasing facilities, parks, trails, and open spaces.
The City of Missouri City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan focuses on six categories. These categories include:
NEW PARKS
EXISTING PARKS
TRAIL & CONNECTIVITY
NATURAL OPEN SPACE
ATHLETICS & RECREATION
GENERAL COMMUNITY
Future Amenity Priorities
The Parks & Recreation Department future amenity priorities are listed below in priority order and should be used as a guide during park redevelopments and new park developments. Although some elements are ranked higher than others, it is important to note that all the
listed opportunities are important and needed throughout the community. The list is prioritized based on the public input received from the citizen surveys, focus group meetings, needs analysis, and taking into consideration the 2015 Parks Master Plan.
Multi-Purpose Paved & Nature Trails
Enhanced Landscaping & Flower Gardens
Natural Areas & Water Features: Creeks, Ponds, Small Lakes, etc.
Shaded Areas: Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Pavilions, etc.
Fishing Piers, Docks & Wildlife Viewing Areas
Dog Park
Bicycling Opportunities: Mountain Bike Trails, Pump Tracks, etc.
Aquatic Facilities: Swimming Pool, Sprayground, Splash Pad, etc.
Multi-Purpose Sports Courts: Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, etc.
Playgrounds
Indoor Recreation Center Expansion (Multi-Generational Facility) Multi-Purpose
Implementation Schedule
The following schedule presents projects and action items that are based on the needs, recommendations, and priorities found in more detail throughout the plan. The purpose of the implementation schedule is to provide a framework to assist with future park and community development planning in the City. An estimated project cost has been provided for each project to help the City budget accordingly for the future. The implementation schedule is intended to be a flexible guide for
the development of parks and facilities over the next ten years. The Parks Master Plan is a living document, meaning the City should evaluate and change the order of implementation if necessary or take advantage of any unforeseen opportunities that may arise that are not identified in this schedule. When reviewing this document and budgeting into the future, it is important to note that land acquisition, design, engineering, and personnel staffing are not included in the estimated cost. *Costs are based on 2021 dollars and do not include land acquisition, design, engineering, and personnel staffing.
Improve Bicentennial Park (#2 - Zone 3)
See page 152
Improve Ridgeview Park (#24 - Zone 7)
See page 153
Develop Z10B
See page 151
Redevelop Sta-Mo Sports Complex (#26 - Zone 5)
See page 156
Acquire Park Acres in Zone 1
See page 151
Develop Freedom Tree Park (#7 - Zone 9)
See page 152
Develop Z5C
See page 151
Improve Hunters Trail Park (#12 - Zone 4)
$15,000,000
Market Value
$3,500,000
$250,000
See page 153 2025-2029 $150,000
Develop Z11C
See page 151
Improve MacNaughton Park (#16 - Zone 7)
See page 153
Improve Roane Park (#25 - Zone 7)
See page 153
Improve Community Park (#4 - Zone 7)
See page 152
Improve Quail Green West Park (#21 - Zone 5)
See page 153
Develop Z8B
See page 151
$3,000,000
$350,000
$75,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$11,500,000
Improve Trails Throughout Missouri City Ongoing $2,500,000
CITY OF MISSOURI CITY PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
ROANE PARK
Purpose of the Plan Methodology
Parks & Recreation Department
Missouri City Community Profile
Purpose of the Plan
The City of Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department strives to enhance the quality of life for its citizens by providing parks, trails, and recreational programming opportunities. City Council, Parks Board, and City Staff are committed to providing the necessary resources to better the community and encourage more active lifestyles. The Parks & Recreation Department is successful in providing recreational opportunities to the residents and visitors of Missouri City because of the hard working staff and partnerships with both public and private entities.
This Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan is Phase II of the two-part Parks Master Plan initiative. Every five to seven years the City develops a new Parks Master Plan or updates the existing one. In 2021, the City of Missouri City hired MHS Planning & Design to guide the City through the master planning process to develop a new Parks Master Plan. This process allows the City to analyze its current parks system, evaluate the status of the previous implementation schedule and on-going projects, and determine future recommendations and priorities.
Phase I, the Parks Level of Service Analysis, was the development of a document that determines how well the existing parks system is meeting the current and future needs of the public. The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) defines Level of Service as an allocation mechanism for the delivery of parks and recreation facilities throughout a community. A Level of Service Analysis determines how many developed park acres are available per 1,000 residents or per 100 dwelling units. This plan takes into account the City’s existing parks system and the park properties that are owned and maintained by Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs). The Parks Level of Service Analysis was designed to serve all areas and residents within the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Missouri City.
Phase II, the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, provides an overview of the community input process and public input results, establishes park system goals and objectives, classifies current and future park system facilities, and reviews the existing park inventory and level of service. There is a comparative analysis of Missouri City to surrounding communities and the NRPA standards. These sections emphasize the quality and current conditions of the park system, which allows the City to identify the current and future community needs, develop system priorities, and establish an implementation schedule.
This document will provide direction and guidance to the Parks & Recreation Department and other City departments for the implementation and construction of parks and recreation projects over the next ten years. This Master Plan covers a ten-year time frame from 2021 to 2031, with a recommendation to conduct a plan update in 2028.
Many recommendations within this plan build upon the existing park framework in the City, while also elevating the community’s needs and desires to revitalize Missouri City’s parks and recreation system. The intent of this plan is to be a strategic and implementable road map for City Council, City Staff, and residents to move forward and make future funding decisions. This plan is built on the foundation of community input and the re-occurring themes of:
MISSOURI CITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ENHANCED LEVEL OF:
Service
Professionalism
Innovation
Respect
Integrity
Teamwork
Methodology
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan process began in 2021 when Missouri City contracted with MHS Planning & Design to develop a new Parks Master Plan. The City initiated the process because the current master plan was expiring and an updated plan was desired to meet the changing needs of the community.
The community, City Staff, and City Council were involved in each major step of the planning process. Each entity provided the local insight needed to produce a successful document to assist in guiding local decision makers through 2031 and beyond. The City of Missouri City is committed to understanding the needs of its residents to develop a quality Parks Master Plan that is representative of both individual and community needs and desires. The City went above and beyond collecting data from citizens through several different avenues such as Focus Group meetings, City Council meetings, one-onone meetings with key City Staff, and a general public survey.
To best reach as many citizens as possible and understand the community’s parks and recreational needs and desires, the Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department developed a general public survey. This survey was meant to supplement the General Community-Wide survey
the City distributed in the spring of 2020. A total of 930 survey responses were received by the City. In addition to gathering public input through the survey, the City hosted seven virtual focus group meetings to better understand these specific group needs within Missouri City. The focus group meetings were hosted on a virtual platform because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The focus groups included City Staff, the Parks Board, the Senior Planning Committee, the Sport’s Association Group, a Local Business Owner Group, Missouri City Green, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, and a Mom’s Focus Group.
Existing and future parks projects were developed based on the 2015 Parks Master Plan, citizen survey results, focus group input, the 2018 park assessment study completed by M2L Associates, and input from City Staff and Council. Taking into account existing inventory, available resources, and professional opinion the parks projects and overall Master Plan focuses on updating the existing amenities, improving trail connectivity, creating visionary park designs, and increasing access and accessibility for all users.
This Parks Master Plan was presented to the Parks Board, Planning Commission, City Staff, and City Council to verify that the Missouri City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities.
Parks & Recreation Department
VISION
“Our vision is to be known and recognized as a superior municipal Parks & Recreation Department.”
MISSION
“It is the mission of the Parks & Recreation Department to provide exceptional parks, programs, and facilities that engage residents and enhance the quality of life in Missouri City.”
COMMON PURPOSE
“Parks & Recreation Makes Life Better.”
QUALITY STANDARDS
Safety. Engagement. Resourcefulness. Cleanliness.
The Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department (MCPARD) is a Texas Gold Medal Award-winning department. MCPARD has three divisions - Urban Forestry, Recreation, and Parks - that maintain and operate various parks, natural areas, trails, athletic complexes, and other facilities. The Parks & Recreation Department supports the many efforts of other City departments throughout the year, as well as several community-sponsored events. The following pages describe in greater detail the divisions within the Parks & Recreation Department.
Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department develops a Business Plan each fiscal year. The purpose of the Business Plan is to create a road map for annual actions to support and accomplish the City’s mission and manage priorities, objectives, and performance measures. These are reviewed throughout the year to ensure
the Department is on course with meeting goals and operational milestones. Each fiscal year, the Parks & Recreation Staff develop a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis. Strengths are features that enable the department to be successful and include viewpoints from customers, citizens, and other governmental agencies. Weaknesses are avenues for improvement within the department such as increasing resources, expertise, technology, and productivity. Opportunities are external to the City Department that may offer a benefit to the operations such as trends, upcoming fundings, or grants. Threats are external factors that threaten the Department’s operations such as external service providers changing legislation, demographic trends, staffing changes, and the economy.
Urban Forestry Division
The Forestry Division is responsible for the overall health of the City’s urban forest and tree management. This Division focuses on the tree canopy of all park properties, City facilities, trails, and non-HOA maintained rights-of-ways and medians. The program is also responsible for landscape bed maintenance and seasonal plantings by planting hundreds of new trees and plants each year. The Forestry Division maintains existing landscaping through pruning, mulching, fertilizing, insect treatments, staking, and watering.
$79,870 in donations for tree projects & programs have been received since 2016.
Recreation Division
Since 2016, the Forestry Division has planted 4,906 trees
6,402 volunteer hours, for forestry programs, have been logged since 2016.
The Recreation Division is responsible for planning and implementing the recreation and fitness program schedules. These schedules have become one of the best known features of Missouri City by attracting large numbers of residents. These events offer some of the most widely attended special events in the area. This division is responsible for adult and youth athletic leagues, athletic field management and permitting, facilitating pavilion, auditorium and multi-purpose room rentals, and operating the Recreation and Tennis Center.
The Recreation Division offers many programs and special events for all age groups throughout the year. Since 2016, the Division has been increasing its programming and special event offerings. In 2019, there were 11 new programs and events offered for residents. This Division has seen positive trending statistics over the past several years such as revenue, enrollment, and rental increases.
The Recreation Division is responsible for the Recreation & Tennis Center which hosts the majority of the recreation and fitness classes, features 13 tennis courts, 4 batting cages, a cardio and weight room, multi-purpose rooms, and a full-size gymnasium. The Community Center is also under the responsibility of the Recreation Division. The Center features an outdoor plaza area and event facilities for parties, business meetings, and wedding receptions.
Parks Operations Division
The Parks Operations Division manages the day-to-day maintenance of park properties, and directs the overall safety function of the department. They perform inspections, conduct preventive maintenance, and provide support for special events, maintains the park grounds, equipment, trail system, athletic fields, pavilions, park restrooms, and lake properties. This Division also oversees the mowing contracts on numerous parks and road rights-of-ways, logistical support for all special events, and all other park amenities and various equipment/supplies that are critical to the high-quality maintenance of the parks system.
Since 2016, the Parks & Recreation Department has undertaken projects to improve individual parks. The following page is a brief overview of the individual park projects.
2016
• Sta-Mo Sports Park: Replace bleachers, replace restroom plumbing & repair athletic field lights.
• Hunters Glen Park: Install new shade structures.
• Hunters Glen Jogging Trail: Resurfaced 1/3 mile of trail.
• Freedom Tree Park Plaza: Installed electrical outlets.
• Quail Valley North Park: Improve drainage.
• Community Park: Repaint pavilions.
• MacNaughton Park: Consulted with Quail Valley Fund to install a new ADA accessible playground, 1.5 miles of trail, six outdoor exercise stations, restroom facility, shade structures, parking improvements & demolition of existing half-way house.
2017
• Renovations at Community Center.
• Quail Valley North Park: Replace playground.
• Buffalo Run Park: Improve pathways.
• Oak Hill Park: Replace playground.
• General Park Signage Replacement.
2018
• Community Park: Expand playground and construct skate park.
• Independence Park: Complete handicap ramp and 75’ of sidewalk.
• Roane Park: Complete KaBOOM! Community Build Playground.
• Bicentennial Park: Upgrade the electrical service and add area lighting and landscaping.
2019
• Mosley Park: Constructed sidewalk.
• Veterans Memorial: Ground breaking ceremony on November 11, 2019.
• Ongoing Projects American Legion Park upgrade, Veterans Memorial Park construction, Freedom Tree Park redesign, City Hall Master Plan.
• Park Signage Replacement at American Legion Park, Community Park & Hunters Glen Park
2020
• American Legion Park: Construct pavilion with additional seating, add restrooms, upgrade electrical, add water and sewer & pave parking lot.
• Roane Park: Compete playground replacement.
• First Colony Trail: Replace decomposed granite trail with concrete surface.
• Mosley Park: Replace parking lot, complete trail connection & add new landscaping.
• Park Signage Replacement at Independence Park, Mosley Park & Roane Park.
2021
• American Legion Park: Concrete ADA paths at both fishing piers.
• American Legion & Buffalo Run Parks: Bank erosion control rip rap.
• Community Park: Replaced playground.
• Hunters Trail Park: Replaced playground.
• Park Signage Replacement at Bicentennial Park & Sta-Mo Sports Park.
• Severe freeze & winter storm recovery.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AWARDS
2016
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Promotional Award of the Year
2017
• Keep Texas Beautiful Gold Star Award - Missouri City & Missouri City Green
2018
• American Society of Public Administration Public Interface Award – Paul Wierzbicki
• Houston Area Urban Forestry Council Project of the Year Award (Buffalo Run Park Volunteer Tree Planting Competition) – Paul Wierzbicki
• Keep Texas Beautiful Gold Star Award - Missouri City & Missouri City Green
• Texas Recreation & Park Society Presidential Award of Honor - Kevin Browne
• Texas Recreation & Park Society Textern Recipient - Julia Thompson
2019
• ARC of Fort Bend Community Awareness Award - Kyle Frye & Cristina Escamos
• Keep Texas Beautiful Gold Star Award - Missouri City & Missouri City Green
• Texas Recreation & Park Society Academy of Leadership Development Cohort - Julia Thompson
• Texas Recreation & Park Society Young Professional of the Year - Kevin Browne
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Director of the Year - Jason Mangum
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Innovative Program Award (Mom & Son Challenge)Daniele Stewart
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Recreation Professional of the Year - Kevin Browne
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Rookie of the Year - Adam Lofters
2020
• Greater Houston Chapter of American Society of Public Administration’s Leadership Award - Jason Mangum
2021
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Advocate of the Year – Llarance Turner
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Young Professional of the Year – Daniele Stewart
• Texas Recreation & Park Society East Region Part-Timer of the Year – Javier Calvin
Missouri City Community Profile
Missouri City is a unique community with a rich history. The City’s proximity to the Houston Metropolitan Area offers residents and local businesses access to national and international opportunities. The residents are able to enjoy the small-town, suburban character while taking advantage of the urban-area amenities. The community is diverse and active with top-rated schools, welcoming neighbors, and growing businesses. Missouri City is home to multiple awardwinning master planned communities and is part of the highly acclaimed Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) and Houston Independent School District (HISD).
TOP 3 ASSETS:
Proximity to Houston
High Reputation of Schools
Master Planned Communities
$219,900
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Households
$108,117
Median Household Income
HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE
POPULATION BY RACE
POPULATION BY ETHNICITY
MISSOURI
CITY
EXISTING PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM
Parks System Classification
Parks System Inventory
Existing Parks Map & Service Areas
Individual Park Aerials
10-Minute Walk Campaign
Recreation Programs & Special Events
Parks System Classification
To better understand the existing conditions of Missouri City's parks system, an inventory and assessment was conducted. The assessment of the parks system included walk throughs of each park, interviews with City Staff, a review of the annual City budget and annual Department report, and an analysis of the 2015 Parks Master Plan. The parks classification system for all parks in the City are separated into six major categories where each category serves a unique purpose.
An Undeveloped Parkland category was included to differentiate developed City-owned parks and City-owned undeveloped parkland. It is important for the City to categorize the property they own and have designated as future parks but are not currently developed or accessible for the residents. Once these parkland properties are developed, it is important to reclassify those properties, include the developed land into the Level of Service and update this plan accordingly.
It is important to note the City owns the 315 acre Quail Valley Golf Course, however, MCPARD does not manage it.
Neighborhood Park 1/2 Mile 1-12 acres 500-10,000
Basic unit of the parks system & serves as the recreational & social focus of the neighborhood. Developed for both active & passive activities and fulfills neighborhoodspecific recreational needs. Accommodates for all park users regardless of age & ability.
$100,000$175,000 per acre Community Park 2 Miles 40-150 acres
Larger in size and serving a broader purpose than neighborhood parks, these parks focus on meeting the recreational needs of several neighborhoods & large sections of a community. They can preserve landscapes & open spaces & be programmed for both active & passive recreational opportunities.
Larger than Community Parks, these parks serve populations beyond the city limits, feature multiple recreational amenities, may preserve natural areas & provide various facilities for passive & active recreation for all users regardless of age & ability.
$70,000$200,000 per acre
$2,000,000 & Up
Trails (Linear Parks) Varies
Determined by Park Length Varies on Park Length
Special Use Varies
Parkland Varies
Determined by Primary User Varies on Primary Use
Determined by Primary User Varies on Primary Use
*Estimated development costs are in 2021 dollars.
These parks link other park and community spaces together, create long, linear trail networks, and create active recreational opportunities. These corridors preserve natural areas and provide recreational amenities. $225,000$750,000 per acre
Serves a specific purpose depending on the function such as an aquatic facility, sports complex, fitness equipment, skate park, civic building, and historic property. Varies
City owned undeveloped deeded park properties for the development of future parks. Varies
Parks System Inventory
The graphics and images on this page provide a summary of the amenities and facilities the City offers. The existing parks of Missouri City are classified in the tables shown on the following pages. The tables depict an overview of the entire parks system in Missouri City. The type of park, park zone, total and developed acreage, and available amenities are documented in the following tables.
ACRESTOTAL DEVELOPEDACRES benches golfdisc gazebo tablespicnic centerrec./community fieldsbaseball fountainsdrinking playground restrooms courtsbasketball parking pond volleyballsand grillsbbq rampboat stationrepairbike fishingpier equipmentexercise pavilions fieldssoccer gardensensory fieldssoftball padsplash courttennis trails binstrash linezip parkdog poolswimming
courtspickleball
HOA PARKS INVENTORY
ACRES benches gazebo picnic tables club house baseball/ softball fields playground basketball courts sand volleyball bbqgrills fishingpier dogpark pavilions soccer fields tennis courts swimmingtrails pool
5th Street Apartments
Colony
Existing Parks Maps & Service Areas
PARK ZONE MAP
Zone 1
Total Developed Park Acres: 1.02
7. Gammill Park
16. McLain Park
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 0.00
Zone 2 - No Parks or Parkland
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.00
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 0.00
Zone 3
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.91
2. Bicentennial Park
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 0.00
Zone 4
Total Developed Park Acres: 150.86
3. Buffalo Run Park - (21.28 Undeveloped Acres)
9. Hunters Glen Jogging Trail
10. Hunters Glen Park
11. Hunters Trail Park
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 21.28
Zone 5
Total Developed Park Acres: 94.92
12. Independence Park - (83.44 Undeveloped Acres)
20. Quail Green West Park - (7.1 Undeveloped Acres)
21. Quail Valley North Park
25. Sta-Mo Sports Park
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 140.39
Z5A
Z5B
Z5C
Zone 6
Total Developed Park Acres: 54.83
1. American Legion Park
13. Lexington Creek Park
14. Lexington Village Park
19. Oyster Creek Trail
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 0.00
Zone 7
Total Developed Park Acres: 184.60
4. Community Park - (7.89 Undeveloped Acres)
8. GCWA Trail
15. MacNaughton Park
17. Mosley Park
18. Oak Hill Park
22. Recreation & Tennis Center
23. Ridgeview Park
24. Roane Park
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 7.89
Zone 8
Total Developed Park Acres: 4.96
5. First Colony Trail
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 39.74
Z8A
Z8B
Z8C
Zone 9
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.79
6. Freedom Tree Park - (4.94 Undeveloped Acres)
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 4.94
Zone 10
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.00
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 21.51
Z10A
Z10B
Zone 11
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.00
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 13.8
Z11A
Z11B
Z11C
Zone 12 - No Parks or Parkland
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.00
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 0.00
Zone 13
Total Developed Park Acres: 0.00
Total Undeveloped Parkland Available: 7.8
Z13A
Z13B
Z13C
EXISTING PARKS MAP
To illustrate the geographic distribution and areas of the City currently served by the parks system, the service area of each existing park has been shown on the following pages. Ideally, all developed areas of the City and ETJ should fall within the service area of a neighborhood park or community park.
1. American Legion Park
2. Bicentennial Park
3. Buffalo Run Park
4. Community Park
5. First Colony Trail
6. Freedom Tree Park
7. Gammill Park
8. GCWA Trail
9. Hunters Glen Jogging Trail
10. Hunters Glen Park
11. Hunters Trail Park
12. Independence Park
13. Lexington Creek Park
14. Lexington Village Park
15. MacNaughton Park
16. McLain Park
17. Mosley Park
18. Oak Hill Park
19. Oyster Creek Trail
20. Quail Green West Park
21. Quail Valley North Park
22. Recreation & Tennis Center
23. Ridgeview Park
24. Roane Park
25. Sta-Mo Sports Park
EXISTING UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND MAP
To illustrate the geographic distribution and areas of the City currently served by the parks system, the service area of each existing park has been shown on the following pages. Ideally, all developed areas of the City and ETJ should fall within the service area of a neighborhood park, or community park.
ZONE 5
ZONE 8
Z8A
Z8B Z8C
ZONE 10
ZONE 13
Z13A
Z13B
Z13C
ZONE 11
City Park Non City Park Site
Undeveloped Parkland
City Boundary ETJ Boundary
Local Road
Major Road Water Source Trail
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS MAP
1/2 mile radius service areas
1. American Legion Park
2. Bicentennial Park
5. First Colony Trail
6. Freedom Tree Park
7. Gammill Park
10. Hunters Glen Park
11. Hunters Trail Park
13. Lexington Creek Park
14. Lexington Village Park
16. McLain Park
17. Mosley Park
18. Oak Hill Park
20. Quail Green West Park
21. Quail Valley North Park
23. Ridgeview Park
24. Roane Park
HUNTERS GLEN PARK
2 mile radius service areas
3. Buffalo Run Park
4. Community Park
12. Independence Park
15. Macnaughton Park
City Park
Non City Park Site
Undeveloped Parkland
City Boundary
ETJ Boundary
Local Road
Major Road
Water Source
Bike Lane Trail
Individual Park Aerials
The following park aerials show the individual City parks in Missouri City and the ETJ. The pages highlight each City park, its address, classification, Park Zone, total and developed acreage, amenities on site, and maintenance map.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 6 Total Acres - 21.32 Developed Acres - 21.32
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Fishing Piers
• Parking Lot
• Pavilion Site Amenities
12 1
• Picnic Tables
• Pond
• Restrooms
• Trail • Trash Bins 4015 Lexington Boulevard
H
1 2 3 Maintenance Level
23 Z13A Z13A Z11A Z11A Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Bicentennial Park
2130 Adams Street
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 3
Total Acres - 0.91
Developed Acres - 0.91
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Street Parking Site Amenities
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Trash Bins H i 24 12 2 1 13 23
Maintenance Level 1 2 3
• Benches
• Boat Ramp
• Drinking Fountains
• Parking Lots
• Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Grills
• Playgrounds
• Trash Bins Site Amenities
• Restrooms • Sand Volleyball
• Trails
• Fishing Piers
• Observation Tower
• Pond
• Baseball Fields
• Basketball Courts
• BBQ Grills
• Benches
• Disc Golf
Z13C Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
• Drinking Fountains
• Fishing Pier
• Gazebo
• Parking Lots
• Pavilions
• Picnic Tables
Playground
Pond
Restrooms
Sand Volleyball
Soccer Fields
Softball Fields
Trails
Trash Bins
First Colony Trail
5330 Cross Lakes Boulevard
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 8
Total Acres - 4.96 (0.38 MILES OF CONCRETE)
Developed Acres - 4.96
Z11A Z11A
Z11B Z11B
Z11C Z11C
Z13A Z13A
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Exercise Stations Site Amenities
2 3 K L M H J B A i 24 15 25 14 12 2 1 16 3 4 13 5 23
Z13B Z13B
• Parking Lot
• Trail
• Trash Bins
Z13C Z13C
16 3 4 13 5 23
Z13B Z13B Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
• Historic Freedom Tree
• Overlook Deck
• Street Parking
• Trash Bins Site Amenities
11747 McLain Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 1
Total Acres - 0.32 Developed Acres - 0.32
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Parking Lot Site Amenities
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Trash Bins
Independence Park to Valley Forest Drive
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 11.86 (1.27 MILES OF DECOMPOSED GRANITE)
Developed Acres - 11.86
Site Amenities
• Parking Lots*
• Playgrounds**
• Trails
• Trash Bins
* At Independence Park, Roane Park, and Rec Center
** At Rec Center and Roane Park
1500 Block Texas Parkway to 1300 Block Independence Boulevard Hunters Glen Jogging Trail
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Total Acres - 54.30 (3.25 MILES OF DECOMPOSED GRANITE)
Developed Acres - 54.30
• Parking Lots
• Trails
• Trash Bins Site Amenities
1 2 3 K L M N E C B A D 15 19 18 17 9 6 7 16 4 20 8 5 Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C
Hunters Glen Park
1340 Independence Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Total Acres - 17.58
Developed Acres - 17.58
Z5A
Z5C Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A Z8C Z8C Z10B Z10B Z5B Z5B Z8B Z8B
Site Amenities
• Basketball Court
• Drinking Fountains
• Exercise Stations
• Lighted Athletic Fields
• Parking Lot
• Pavilion, Picnic Tables, & Grill
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Soccer Fields
• Splash Pad
• Trail
• Trash Bins
Hunters Trail Park
1299 Mimosa Road
18 17 11 9 6 7 20
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Total Acres - 4.86
Developed Acres - 4.86
• BBQ Grills
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Parking Lots Site Amenities
• Pavilion
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Trash Bins
2621 Half Court Road
REGIONAL PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 133.44
Developed Acres - 50.00
Z13A Z11A Z11A
Site Amenities
• Boat Ramp
• Fishing Pier
• GCWA Trail North Access
• Parking Lot
• Pavilion, Picnic Tables, & Grills
Pond
Trails
Trash Bins
2335 Dulles Ave Lexington Creek
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Total Acres - 3.04
Developed Acres - 3.04
Park
Site Amenities
• Backstop
• Basketball Court
• Benches
• Parking Lot
• Picnic Tables
• Playgrounds
• Soccer Field • Trail • Trash Bins
Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A
2 3 H i 24 12 13 23
1210 Autumn Green Drive Lexington Village Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Total Acres - 3.28
Developed Acres - 3.28
i 24 25 14 12 13 23
Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13B Z13B
• Benches
• Pavilion
• Picnic Tables
• Playground Site Amenities
Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A
• Street Parking
• Concrete Trail
• Trash Bins
1 2 3
3047 Hampton Drive MacNaughton Park COMMUNITY PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Acres - 38.54
Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13B Z13B
Z11C Z11C
Site Amenities
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Exercise Stations
• Multigolf Course
• Parking Lot
• Pavilions
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Trails
• Trash Bins
Z13C Z13C
Z11A Z11A
Z11B Z11B
Z13A Z13A
Z13B Z13B
Z11C Z11C
• Benches
• Parking Lot
• Tennis Courts Site Amenities
Z13C Z13C
3333 FM 1092 Mosley Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 3.08
Developed Acres - 3.08
• BBQ Grills
• Bike Repair Station
• Oyster Creek Trailhead South Site Amenities
2 3 K L M N H J C B A i 24 15 25 18 17 14 12 16 13 23 Z13B Z13B Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
• Parking Lot
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Bins
Oak Hill Park
3323 Broken Bough Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 0.30
Z13B Z13B Z11C Z11C
Z13C Z13C
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Street Parking Site Amenities
Developed Acres - 0.30 1 2 3 K L M N J C B A i D 24 15 25 19 18 17 16
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Trash Bins
Maintenance Level
The Edible Arbor Trail from Mosley Park to Dulles Avenue Oyster Creek Trail
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Total Acres - 30.79 (2.36 MILES OF PAVED CONCRETE)
• Benches
Developed Acres - 30.79 1 2 3 K L M N J E C B A D 15 25 19 18 17 14 16 20
• Parking Site Amenities
• Trails
• Bike Repair Station*
• Trash Bins
*Near Cartwright Road and at Mosley Park
Maintenance Level
Quail Green West Park
1802 Fresh Meadow Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 18.45
Z11C Z11C
Z10A
Z13C
• Basketball Courts
• Drinking Fountains
• Parking Lot Site Amenities
Developed Acres - 11.35 Maintenance Level 1 2 3 K L M N F E C B A D 15 21 19 18 17 16 20
• Playground
• Athletic Fields
• Trash Bins
Quail Valley North Park
22 21 19 18 17 16 20
2202 Bermuda Dunes Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 4.97
Developed Acres - 4.97
M N
Z5A Z5A
Z8A Z8A
Z10A Z10A
Z5B Z5B
Z8B Z8B
Z10B Z10B
Site Amenities
• Parking Lots
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Trash Bins
Z8C Z8C
2701 Cypress Point Drive Recreation & Tennis Center
SPECIAL USE PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 8.03
Developed Acres - 8.03
C B G D 22 21 19 18 17 20
Site Amenities
• Batting Cages
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• GCWA Trail Access
• Parking Lot
Z5B Z5B
• Trash Bins M N
• Pickleball Courts
Z8A Z8A Z8C Z8C
Z10A Z10A
Z8B Z8B
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
Z10B Z10B
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
• Rec Center/Gym/Cardio/Weights/Rooms
• Restrooms
• Sensory Garden
• Tennis Courts
• Trails
3902 Ridgeview Drive Ridgeview Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 9.71
Developed Acres - 9.71
Site Amenities
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• Parking
• Pavilions, Picnic Tables, & Grills
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Splashpad
• Trail
• Trash Bins
1 2 3 H 23 Z13A Z13A Z11A Z11A
Roane Park
1440 Turtle Creek Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Total Acres - 17.63
Site Amenities
• Benches
• Drinking Fountains
• GCWA Trail South Access
• Parking Lots
Developed Acres - 17.63 Maintenance Level 1 2 3
i 24 25 23
• Playground
• Restroom
• Soccer Fields
• Trash Bins
Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A
• Pavilion & Picnic Tables
SPECIAL USE PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 28.60
Developed Acres - 28.60
i 24 25 23
Site Amenities
• Baseball Fields
• Drinking Fountains
• Parking Lots
• Pavilion
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Bins 1917 Moore Road
Z13B Z13B
• Restroom
Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
• Softball Fields
Z5A
3600 Block Independence Boulevard
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 1.54
Developed Acres - 0.00K
• Undeveloped
• Public Art Statue Site Amenities
Maintenance Level 1 2 3
Between FM 1092 Road & Independence Boulevard
Z5A Z5A
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 46.81
L M N
Developed Acres - 0.00
• Undeveloped Site Amenities
Z5C
FM 1092 & Independence Boulevard
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 5
Total Acres - 1.50
N
Developed Acres - 0.00
Z8A Z8A Z8C Z8C
Z10A Z10A
Z5B Z5B Z8B Z8B
Site Amenities
Z10B Z10B
• Undeveloped Maintenance Level 1 2 3
Lake Creek Circle to Gable Wing Lane Z8A
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 8
Total Acres - 8.61
Z13C Z13C
• Designated Conservation Area
Developed Acres - 0.00 Maintenance
• Undeveloped Site Amenities
Near Creekstone Crossing Drive & Shadow View Lane Z8B
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 8
Total Acres - 31.13
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
Developed Acres - 0.00 1 2 3
South of Heritage Colony Dr. Z8C
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 8
Total Acres - 2.99
Developed Acres - 0.00
Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A
Z10B Z10B Z8B Z8B
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
Z10A
Along Mustang Bayou & Siderno Drive
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 10
Total Acres - 17.68
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
Developed Acres - 0.00 Maintenance
2 3
Z10B
4022 Diantha Street
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 10
Total Acres - 3.83
Developed Acres - 0.00
Z10A Z10A
Site Amenities
• Anticipated Development 2022-2023
Hagerson Road & Brazos River Z11A
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 11
Total Acres - 3.80
Developed Acres - 0.00
• Undeveloped Site Amenities
Z13A
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Hagerson Road & Nolan Ridge Court
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 11
Total Acres - 10.00
Developed Acres - 0.00
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
1 2 3
Z11C
Along Thompson Ferry Rd. (South of LJ Pkwy.)
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 11
Total Acres - 117.34
Developed Acres - 0.00
Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
9500 Blk Thompson Lake Drive
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 13
Total Acres - 4.80
Developed Acres - 4.80
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
9800 N Bank Way
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 13
Total Acres - 3.00
Developed Acres - 0.00
Z13A Z13A
• Trails Site
Amenities
• Benches
1 2 3
Z13C
Between Heritage Park Dr. and Brazos River
Z13B Z13B Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 13
Total Acres - 70.43
Developed Acres - 0.00
Site Amenities
• Undeveloped
10-Minute Walk Campaign
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Trust for Public Land (TPL) are encouraging cities to improve access to parks and green spaces by ensuring that all residents have safe and easy access to a quality park within a reasonable 10-minute walk (1/2 mile). TPL publishes a report each year with statistics about each City’s progress on providing quality parks within a 10-minute walk of each residence.
According to this report, on average, 49% of Missouri City residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. The National average is 55%. This means Missouri City is 6% below the National average. The study also states that 4% of Missouri City’s city land is used for parks and recreation. The National median is 15%. The statistics below show residential access based on race and ethnicity, income, and age.
49% of residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park. The National average is 55% of residents.
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*The data and map are based on the Trust for Public Land: https://parkserve.tpl.org/mapping/index.html?CityID=4848804
Recreation Programs & Special Events
The City of Missouri City has a strong Recreation Division. During the community engagement process, residents praised the programming and special events hosted by the City. There are a variety of programs for all interests and ages.
Athletic Programs
• Youth Volleyball
• Adult & Youth Soccer
• Adult & Youth Basketball
• Youth Football
• Youth Baseball
• Youth Softball
Tennis & Racquet Sports:
• Junior Tennis Program
• Ladies Doubles Match Play
• Mixed Doubles Match Play
• Pickleball Practice Play
• Pickleball Beginner Class
• Open Play Badminton
• Open Play Ping Pong
Fitness Programs:
• High Intensity Interval Training
• U-Jam Fitness
• Yoga
• Gentle Yoga
• Senior Strength Training
• Private & Group Training
Senior Programs:
• Art & Painting Classes
• Bingo
• Senior Foodies
• Senior Walking Club
• Afternoon with an Expert
• Book Talk
• Senior Holiday Party
• Senior Trips
Typically, the special events are catered to families and occur around holidays. The list below highlights the recreation programs and special events in the City.
Volunteer Programs:
• Park Clean Ups
• Park Ambassador Program
• Blood Drives
Adaptive Programs:
• Drum Circle
• Sports Days
• Adaptive Tennis
Youth & Family Programs:
• Summer & Seasonal Camps
• Family Fun Nights
• Kids Night Out
• Baton Twirling
• Jui Jitsu
• Mayor’s Youth Commission
• Life Skills Lab
Outdoor Recreation:
• Archery Classes & Workshops
• Junior Olympic Archery Development
• Family Campouts
• Kayak Workshops
• Walk the Wilderness
• Fishing Competitions
• Little Explorers
• Outdoor Explorers Series
• Geocaching & Scavenger Hunts
• MCTX Bike
Major Special Events
Dad & Daughter Dance: This annual event invites Dads & Daughters to enjoy dinner, dancing, confetti cannons and more to create unforgettable memories.
Friday Night Flicks: Action-packed family movies are shown for residents. During Covid-19, families enjoyed a Drive-Up Movie Series from their vehicles.
Mother Son Challenge: Mothers and sons can team up together to complete a series of challenges including inflatables, Nerf gun battles and more.
MCTX Chalk Art Festival: Community-wide event featuring local and regional chalk artists, food, and entertainment.
Independence Day Celebration: Community-wide event celebrating the holiday with free entertainment, live music, tasty treats, and fireworks.
Oktoberfest: Community-wide event for all residents to experience traditional German culture featuring decorations, music, games, food, and beverages.
Tricks & Treats in the Park: A traditional Halloween festival with a tricks and treats trail, petting zoo, haunted trail, games, and candy.
Snowfest: Community-wide event for all residents to enjoy the winter weather. Participants can enjoy the tree lighting ceremony fireworks, 3-lane snow hill, holiday light trail, crafts, and photos with Santa.
OF MISSOURI
LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
Level of Service Overview
Level of Service Summary
Parks Level of Service
Facilities Level of Service
Maintenance Level of Service
Benchmarking Communities
Level of Service Overview
Level of Service is a measurement of usable park acres per 1,000 residents within the corporate city limits. The measurement of 1,000 residents comes from NRPA and is used nationwide for most communities. Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department wants to analyze usable park acreage for Neighborhood Parks using a formula of 1 acre per 100 dwelling units. This measurement is used to determine 1 acre of dedicated park land for residential areas in Missouri City (See Sec. 82-174 (b) in City Ordinances).
The purpose of the Level of Service information is for the City officials and residents of Missouri City to better understand the importance of the parks system and the role it plays within the City. The Level of Service helps support essential decisions by government officials regarding parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities in the future. This analysis can help support investment decisions related to land acquisition, facility improvements, and population changes over time. The Level of Service for parks and open spaces are based on usable park land, therefore, undeveloped and/or unusable park land, private
recreational facilities, and public schools are not typically factored into the Level of Service calculation. While these private recreational spaces such as Homeowner Associations (HOAs) parks and open space lots and outdoor public school play areas/sports fields are valuable for the community, these facilities are not owned or maintained by the City. In the case of Missouri City, the HOA facilities are an integral part of the City’s parks system and their services do not need to be duplicated by the City. The Neighborhood HOA parks will be added to the Level of Service calculations because they play such an integral role in Missouri City’s parks system.
The 2031 Recommended Level of Service is based on the NRPA benchmark of 9.9 acres per 1,000 residents and the surrounding communities’ Level of Service. The NRPA Standard is a national benchmark to give park and recreation agencies a starting point for establishing longterm benchmarks. As of 2021, Missouri City is exceeding the recommendation of 9.00 acres per 1,000 residents.
2021 missouri city ’ s existing level of service
6.69 acres per 1,000 residents
Total Developed Acres: 496.49 acres
Total Population: 74,259
2021 city, hoa & county existing level of service
10.33 acres per 1,000 residents
Total Developed Acres: 767.34 acres
Total Population: 74,259
missouri city ’ s 2031 recommended level of service
9.00 acres per 1,000 Residents
(Based on the NRPA Standard and Benchmark Communities)
BENCHMARK COMMUNITIES - LEVEL OF SERVICE
The City of Missouri City was compared to benchmark communities and the NRPA benchmark standard of 9.9 acres per 1,000 residents. Benchmark communities were chosen based on proximity to Missouri City, comparable population trends, local demographics, and Parks & Recreation Departments.
The graph above displays the overall Level of Service for the communities. The calculations include developed City-owned park properties and HOA/Subdivision and/or County park properties that fall within the city limits. City-Owned Level of Service HOA-Owned Level of Service
To create a recommended standard for the Level of Service Analysis, Missouri City was compared to surrounding communities and the NRPA benchmark. The NRPA benchmark of 9.9 acres per 1,000 residents is meant to be a recommended guide, not a specific rule. Each community will set their own community-specific standard based on previous trends and neighboring communities. Missouri City is responsible for determining their own balance of quantity versus quality parks system. It is important to continue monitoring the Level of Service that best suits Missouri City based on future population projections, available land, and high-quality parks. Missouri City’s current Level of Service is 6.69 acres per 1,000 residents,
which is comparable to other benchmark communities. By 2031, it is recommended for Missouri City to have a Level of Service of 9.00 per 1,000 residents. When not including HOA or County properties, the City is currently below the 9.00 acres per 1,000 residents Level of Service projected for 2031. To achieve a LOS of 9.00 acres, the city will need Level of Service and stay above 9.00, the City will need to continue developing park land and maintaining its parks. As the population increases, the City will need to develop an additional 275.32 acres over the next ten years. This is taking into account a population increase of 11,498 residents. By 2031, the City of Missouri City and ETJ would need to have a total of 771.81
land.
Level of Service Summary
The purpose of comparing past, present, and future spatial levels and determining how many park and open space acres per 1,000 residents is available is to ensure that sufficient area is allocated for all the outdoor recreation needs of the community. These comparisons and trends over time give Missouri City the ability to track their progress and plan ahead to provide outdoor
and indoor recreation spaces. It is important to track these numbers and changes over time so the City can identify and acquire park land before it is developed. Residents are currently served by various parks with different amenities such as tennis courts, an indoor recreation center, golf courses, and privately-owned HOA facilities.
2015 city, hoa & county existing total open space *
26.43 acres per 1,000 residents
2015 Total Park Acres: 1,844.21
2015 Total Population: 70,185
* 2015 Data includes all developed and undeveloped parkland
2021 missouri city ’ s existing level of service
6.69 acres per 1,000 residents
Total Developed Acres: 496.49 acres
Total Population: 74,259
2031 missouri city ’ s level of service with additional developed park acreage
9.00 acres per 1,000 residents
Total Developed Acres: 771.81 acres
Total Population: 85,757
2031 missouri city ’ s level of service without additional developed park acreage
5.79 acres per 1,000 residents
Total Developed Acres: 496.49 acres
Total Population: 85,757
Parks Level of Service
The Needs Assessment is a way to quantitatively measure and assess what parks, facilities, and maintenance practices are available and needed by the community. The Level of Service methodology will communicate which park classifications and facilities the Missouri City
Parks & Recreation Department is lacking. These analyses will take into account the facilities provided by HOAs and other private entities. Typically, a needs assessment uses three different techniques: Standard-based, Demand-based, and Resource-based.
Standard-Based: Uses locally developed Level of Service ratios of parks and facilities to population to analyze where the City currently is and where is might be in the future as population grows and the parks system remains the same. This method measures “park acres per 1,000 residents” or “park acres per 100 dwelling units.”
Demand-Based: Uses actual and anticipated usage trends and citizen input to determine which facilities and programs are most desired by citizens.
Resource-Based: Uses physical and natural features to determine how these spaces can convert into recreation or open space assets that help meet the needs and desires of the community. In Missouri City, Oyster Creek and the Brazos River can provide natural opportunities for open space, nature trails, conservation, and preservation.
While there are National guidelines and standards published by NRPA, these guidelines are not a “one size fits all” approach. They are anticipated to be used as a starting point for park planning and then adjusted to meet the local desires and needs of each community. Through public input, City Staff meetings, the advice of City Council and the Parks Board, and the consultant’s professional opinion the
following needs assessment is custom-tailored for Missouri City and the projected growth of the community. The Recommended Level of Service Standards for the various park classifications, on the following pages, are referenced from the City’s Parkland Dedication Ordinance and the 2015 Parks Master Plan. The Level of Service analysis is accomplished through three methods: Spatial, Access to Park Land, and Facility.
Spatial: Determines the quality of park land needs and is expressed as a ratio of developed park acreage to population. This defines the distribution of developed parks throughout Missouri City.
Access to Park Land: Geographically determines Missouri City residents’ ease of access to parks, while also mapping where park land is needed to increase accessibility.
Facility: Determines the number of facilities needed to serve specific recreation desires throughout the community. These facility standards are typically expressed as a ratio of one facility per population size.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS LEVEL OF SERVICE
The City has 15 developed neighborhood parks in its parks system. These parks include 111.88 total acres with 99.84 developed acres. When taking into account the 50 HOA neighborhood parks with 217.80 acres of park land, Missouri City does have an adequate amount of neighborhood park land. The recommended Level of Service for neighborhood parks is 1.0 acres per 100 dwelling units. As of 2021, Missouri City, with the HOA park land, has a Level of Service of 1.13 acres per 100 dwelling units. By 2031, there is projected to be a deficit of 0.13 acres per 100 dwelling units. Missouri City and HOAs will need to develop an additional 46.66 neighborhood park acres to reach the recommended 1.0 Level of Service by 2031.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SERVICE
1.0 neighborhood park acres per 100 dwelling units
MISSOURI CITY WITH HOA EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE
1.13 acres per 100 dwelling units
2021 Developed Neighborhood Park Acres: 316.84
2021 Total Dwelling Units: 28,106
Park Acreage Maintained
COMMUNITY PARKS LEVEL OF SERVICE
The City has three developed community parks which total 237.28 total acres with 208.11 developed acres. There are not any HOA community parks to take into consideration when calculating the Level of Service. Missouri City has a deficit of 163.19 acres of community park land. The recommended Level of Service for community parks is 5.0 acres per 1,000 residents and the City, in 2021, has 2.8 acres per 1,000 residents. This is a deficit of 2.2 acres per 1,000 residents. If no additional land is developed, the projected deficit by 2031 is 2.57 acres per 1,000 residents. Missouri City will need to develop an additional 220.68 community park acres to reach the recommended 5.0 Level of Service by 2031.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SERVICE
5.00 community park acres per 1,000 residents
MISSOURI CITY EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE
2.80 acres per 1,000 residents
2021 Developed Community Park Acres: 208.11
2021 Total Population: 74,259
Acreage Maintained
REGIONAL PARKS LEVEL OF SERVICE
The City has one developed regional park and includes one developed Fort Bend County regional park; totaling 240.00 developed regional park acres. Kitty Hollow County Park is included in the Level of Service calculation because it is located within the city limits of Missouri City, and the services provided do not need to be replicated by the City. Missouri City currently has a deficit of 502.59 acres of regional park land. The recommended Level of Service for regional parks is 10.0 acres per 1,000 residents. The City, in 2021, has 3.25 regional park acres per 1,000 residents. This is a deficit of 6.75 acres per 1,000 residents. The projected deficit by 2031 is 7.20 acres per 1,000 residents. Missouri City will need to develop an additional 617.57 regional park acres to reach the recommended 10.0 Level of Service by 2031.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SERVICE
10.00 regional park acres per 1,000 residents
MISSOURI CITY WITH KITTY HOLLOW COUNTY PARK
EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE
4.36
acres per 1,000 residents
2021 Developed Regional Park Acres: 240.00
2021 Total Population: 74,259
ACCESS TO PARK LAND
Access to park land is a Level of Service strategy to geographically determine Missouri City residents’ ease of access to parks while also mapping where park land is needed to increase accessibility. This strategy was applied specifically for Community and Regional Parks. It is the Parks & Recreation Department’s goal to have a community or regional park in each of the four park sectors on the adjacent page. As of 2021, the City has a community or regional park in sectors 1, 2, and 3 but is lacking these large parks in the southern part of the City; specifically in sector 4. There is one large park, Z8B, south of Highway 6 which is currently undeveloped. The City’s Parks & Recreation Department should be considering the acquisition and development of additional large-scale parks towards Sienna Plantation, specifically by 2031. It is important to note the majority of the City without a community or regional park is located in Missouri City’s ETJ. Baseball
3. Buffalo Run Park 4.Community Park
Park
Park
Undeveloped
Facilities Level of Service
Facilities Level of Service defines the number of facilities recommended to serve different types of recreational opportunities. An inventory of the existing facilities, such as the number of fields, courts, pools, etc. was documented. These quantities are expressed as the usage capacity served by each recreational unit.
The target Levels of Service shown on the following pages are based on Missouri City’s inventory and comparisons with standards and benchmark communities. The following page has a table of the 2021 Target Level of Service for each recreational facility. These facility needs are based both on ratios related to the existing population and the demand for each type. The demand was determined based on the 2015 public input and 2021 available user information.
Similar to the Parks Needs Assessment, the Facilities Level of Service have been adjusted to serve Missouri City and its unique recreational goals. The target Level of Service for each type of facility is a guide to provide the most basic recreation facilities for the community. The facilities analysis can help support future investment decisions related to land acquisition, facility improvements, and purchasing.
Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department should establish its own minimum requirements to ensure the City is serving its residents and meeting their unique recreational needs. Periodically, the City should evaluate the residents’ recreational needs and determine if the parks system is still offering relevant and high-quality facilities.
Between the City and local HOAs, these agencies have provided a surplus amount of playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, soccer fields, and fishing piers. It is important to continue maintaining and updating these amenities at a high-level to ensure each park can stay relevant and be used for its anticipated lifespan.
There are basic facilities that each park should have. These facilities will need to be maintained and occasionally repaired or replaced if they are damaged or outdated. These general facilities include picnic tables, benches, drinking fountains, trash bins, and shade structures
The City has a deficit of basketball courts, backstops, batting cages, and sports practice fields. Practice fields should be incorporated into each park, if feasible, and sports teams should have the opportunity to practice on non-tournament fields.
The City has a deficit of baseball/softball fields. The existing fields at Community Park are over-used and need to be upgraded. Sta-Mo Sports Park should be redesigned with multipurpose amenities.
The City is lacking special use facilities that enhance the residents’ quality of life. These amenities include dog parks, additional community gardens, another skate park, sand volleyball courts, and splash pads. These amenities can be included during park redevelopments or become individual parks.
The City should continue to build trails along drainage corridors, bayous, and creeks. This expanded and connected trail network will increase the residents’ abilities to recreate in safe environments and away from vehicles, while also providing opportunities for alternative transportation to residential areas, commercial districts, and schools.
The City and local HOAs should prioritize inclusiveness when designing and developing parks and facilities. These facilities can include playgrounds and splash pads that are easy to use for all residents regardless of age and ability.
CITY-OWNED PARK FACILITIES
The table below summarizes the existing Facilities Level of Service for City-owned parks and recreation amenities, the target Level of Service, and the amenity amount needed by 2031 to meet the target level. The target Level of Service is based on three sources: the 2020 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Agency Performance Review, an older NRPA Standards resource, and the 2015 Missouri City Parks Master Plan.
The Current Amount is the number of facilities for each type. The Number of Residents Served per 1 Amenity is the total population (74,259 residents) divided by the Current Amount. The Target Level of Service (LOS) is the recommended number of residents served for one facility. The Amount Needed is calculated using the projected 2031 population (85,757 residents) by dividing 85,757 by the Target LOS. A deficit or surplus is determine by comparing the Amount Needed in 2031 by the Current Amount.
Unless identified, the Target LOS is cited from the 2020 NRPA Agency Review: https://www.nrpa.org/siteassets/nrpa-agency-performance-review.pdf **https://hnr.k-state.edu/doc/rres-489/nrpastandards.pdf
***From the 2015 Missouri City Parks & Recreation Plan
HOA & CITY-OWNED PARK FACILITIES
The table below summarizes the existing facilities Level of Service for HOA and City-owned parks and recreation facilities, the target Level of Service, and the facility amount needed by 2031 to meet the target level. The target Level of Service is based on three sources: the 2020 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Agency Performance Review, an older NRPA Standards resource, and the 2015 Missouri City Parks Master Plan.
The Current Amount is the number of facilities for each type. The Number of Residents Served per 1 Amenity is the total population (74,259 residents) divided by the Current Amount. The Target Level of Service (LOS) is the recommended number of residents served for one facility. The Amount Needed is calculated using the projected 2031 population (85,757 residents) by dividing 85,757 by the Target LOS. A deficit or surplus is determine by comparing the Amount Needed in 2031 by the Current Amount.
Unless identified, the Target LOS is cited from the 2020 NRPA Agency Review: https://www.nrpa.org/siteassets/nrpa-agency-performance-review.pdf
*https://hnr.k-state.edu/doc/rres-489/nrpastandards.pdf
**From the 2015 Missouri City Parks & Recreation Plan
Maintenance Level of Service
The Maintenance Level of Service Analysis is a review of park maintenance practices within the Parks & Recreation Department. This section is an overview of key findings and current maintenance practices. The majority of the information in this section has been provided by the City. Parks and
amenities that are clean, safe, and functioning efficiently are a critical element to delivering high quality programs and services. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains 998.32 acres of parks, open space, trails, and municipal grounds. The parks system, amenities, and City
facilities require different levels of maintenance and service. The different maintenance levels and various services require diverse skill levels and different time requirements to complete. The general maintenance needs of the Parks Department include mowing, edging, weedeating, blowing, and trash collection. Additional services include irrigation, fertilizing, planting and pruning, ballfield maintenance, flood control, and various other tasks. Technical staff should continue to be hired and trained in areas of sports fields, irrigation, fertilization, and playground inspection
and repair. Missouri City should continue to invest, train, and provide certification opportunities for technical skill-sets. The parks system is split into three different categories based on the level of maintenance performed. The categories are Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Depending on the level of maintenance required, each park will have predetermined amounts of acreage designated within each level of maintenance. The following pages describe each level and the amount of park acreage the City maintains.
EDIBLE ARBOR TRAIL AT OYSTER CREEK TRAIL
LEVEL 1 - HIGH VISIBILITY & HEAVILY USED AREAS
Level 1 maintenance parks are developed parks with high-activity use that are maintained and operated by the City. Typically, a portion of neighborhood parks, community parks, and special-use parks are maintained at a high level. In addition to these park, the City also maintains the municipal grounds for multiple public buildings such as the Animal Shelter, City Hall, Fire Stations, Public Works, and roadway medians. These facilities involve mowing, edging, fertilizing, watering, trash collection, litter control, irrigation system repairs and maintenance, tree and shrub trimming, etc. Typically, the maintenance on these properties take precedence over other facilities.
Level 1 Maintenance
Level 2 maintenance parks are developed parks with medium-activity use that are maintained and operated by the City. Portions of neighborhood parks, community parks, and special-use parks are maintained at medium maintenance levels. These facilities involve biweekly or as-needed mowing, edging, fertilizing, watering, trash collection, litter control, irrigation system repairs and maintenance, tree and shrub trimming, etc.
Level 2 Maintenance
LEVEL 3 - LOW MAINTENANCE AREA
Level 3 maintenance areas are typically the undeveloped portions of parks and tracts of City-owned property. These spaces are maintained on an as needed basis with tractor mowing, monthly litter control, removal of hazardous/fallen trees, and limited to no fertilization or watering.
Level 3 Maintenance
Undeveloped Parkland
CITY OF MISSOURI CITY PARKS, RECREATION &
ROANE
COMMUNITY INPUT
Public Input Overview
Community engagement is the foundation of this Parks Master Plan. The feedback received from the community was the basis for the Needs, Priorities, and Recommendations. Residents were surveyed and interviewed to determine current perceptions of the parks system and future needs and desires. The various types of public engagement methods included Focus Group interviews, an online survey, City Staff interviews, Parks Board meetings, and City Council meetings. Highlights of each engagement method are presented on the following pages.
When asked what are the expectations of the Parks Master Plan, many residents desire a plan that shows an overview of individual parks with amenities, a future-focused plan, and projects that provide unique recreational opportunities during park updates.
When interviewed about Missouri City and what makes it a great and unique place to live, residents had a variety of answers but the major themes were diversity, it’s progressive, family-focused, and in close proximity to Houston.
Focus Group Findings
To better understand the needs of the citizens and invested groups within the City, eight Focus Group meetings were conducted. These Focus Group meetings were hosted virtually during February 2021. It is important to meet with these invested stakeholders to understand their expectations of the Parks Master Plan, perceptions of the existing parks system such as strengths and weaknesses, greatest facility
and program need, the role of youth athletics, and general desires for the future of Missouri City Parks and Recreation. The participation of the various groups assured diverse input across Missouri City and throughout the development of the Parks Master Plan. The meetings and public input will help assist future improvements that will enrich the quality of life in Missouri City.
FOCUS GROUP MEETING PARTICIPANTS
City Staff
Parks Board
Senior Planning Committee
Sports Association Group
Local Business Owners Group
Mayor’s Youth Commission
Mom’s Focus Group
Missouri City Green & Quail Valley Garden Club
EXPECTATIONS OF THE MASTER PLAN
• Guiding document for City Council, City Staff, and residents.
• Design and maintain quality community spaces to create cohesion and improve the quality of life.
• Have a plan for individual parks and updated amenities.
• Focus on quality equitable spaces for all residents to access recreational opportunities.
• Distribute to the general public so all residents know about and can use the parks system.
WHY MISSOURI CITY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
• It feels like a small-knit community where parents want to raise a family.
• Proud of diversity, culture, and progressive community.
• Proximity to Houston while remaining a citizen-focused City.
• Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and special events.
• City Staff is easily accessible and listens to their residents.
STRENGTHS OF THE PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM
• Strong programming with a variety of classes and special events.
• Maintenance Staff does an excellent job of taking care of the current parks system.
• Edible Trail Arbor is a focal point of the parks system.
• Diversity in the programs, events, and amenities creates recreational opportunities for everyone.
• Large expanses of trails, natural areas, creeks, and linear parks.
AREAS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE PARKS SYSTEM
• Focus on developing recreational opportunities in Park Zones without parks.
• Update Sta-Mo and Community Park ballfields.
• The parks system, overall, needs to improved and updated with newer amenities and facilities.
• Increase outdoor nature programming and recreational opportunities through partnerships .
• Increase outdoor shaded spaces with tree canopies and/or shade structures.
GREATEST FACILITY & PROGRAMMING NEEDS
• City-Owned Swimming Pool; All-Accessible Playground; Shade; Trails.
• Interpretive and wayfinding signage in parks and at trailheads.
• Expand Recreation Center to have more indoor spaces for sports courts and table games.
• A destination facility that draws visitors to the City.
• Trails within parks and linear trails connecting citizens to commercial, residential, and educational areas.
• More advertising about programs, classes, and special events hosted by the City.
• Better aesthetics at events such as unique locations, on grass and not concrete.
• Continue to diversify programs, classes, and events such as art, fishing, camping, hiking, family nights, etc.
ROLE OF YOUTH ATHLETICS IN MISSOURI CITY
• Youth athletics is a big part the young adult families in the City.
• Recognized Sports Associations (RSA) utilize the majority of the City’s sports fields.
• Sports fields are outdated and over-used and should be upgraded to maintain high quality recreational play opportunities.
• Community benefits from sports facilities being multi-purpose.
• City Staff, youth athletic leagues, and public-private partnerships that work together create a functional and well-run youth athletic program.
ROLE OF HOA PARKS IN THE CITY PARKS SYSTEM
• HOAs support the City parks system, but City parks should standout and provide specialty recreational considerations.
• HOA pools are reserved for members and residents that are specific to that neighborhood.
• HOAs are encouraged to construct trails that tie into the City’s trail system.
• Continue to forge partnerships between HOAs and the City to fund, build, and maintain parks.
• Encourage developers to build parks in new developments and donate the park to the City to maintain the grounds and amenities.
Resident Survey Findings
The Missouri City Parks & Recreation Survey was developed by the staff at the City and MHS Planning. The survey included 17 questions and the purpose was to gather input from local residents regarding their perceptions of the existing parks system and their desires for future changes. This survey is used to supplement the needs assessment and provide a citizen-driven process for the Parks Master Plan. The survey was distributed through the City’s Parks & Recreation Department email listserv, advertised on the City’s social media sites,
and shared through Fort Bend ISD. The survey was available online through Survey Monkey from February 12th to March 9th, 2021. A total of 932 responses were received.
Additionally, applicable data and results from the 2020 Missouri City Community Survey conducted through ETC Institute is included in this chapter. This includes general data about overall satisfaction, safety and security, and quality of life within Missouri City.
Quality of Parks & Recreational Facilities
Q. How would you rate existing parks and recreational facilities in Missouri City? N=930
Results: 69% of residents rated existing parks and recreational facilities as excellent or good. Only 4% (36 respondents) rated the facilities as poor.
Quality of Park & Facilities Maintenance
Q. How would you rate the level of maintenance of parks and recreational facilities in Missouri City? N=919
Results: 63% of residents rated the level of maintenance as excellent or good. Only 4% (34 respondents) rated the maintenance level as poor.
10-Minute Walk Access from Home
Q. Can you reasonably and safely walk or bike to a City park in Missouri City from your home within 10 minutes? N=918
10-Minute Walk Access from Work
Q. Can you reasonably and safely walk or bike to a City park in Missouri City from your work within 10 minutes? N=893
HOME WALK
Results: 64% of residents can reasonably and safely walk or bike to a City park from their home.
Results: 30% of Missouri City residents can reasonably access a park within 10 minutes from their work, compared to the 64% of residents who can access a park within 10-minutes from their home.
Q. Are additional parks and recreational facilities needed in Missouri City? N=908
Results: 73% of the respondents answered yes, additional parks and recreational facilities are needed in Missouri City.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Additional Parks & Recreational Facilities Needed
Most Needed Facilities in Missouri City (Online Resident Survey)
Q. Please rank your top five additional facilities you would like to have in Missouri City. N=908
Results: The priority rank lists, in rank order, the respondents’ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th most important facilities or amenities. These rankings will provide guidance for the Amenity Priorities List on page 148.
Upgrade & Improve Facilities
Q. Existing parks in Missouri City should be upgraded and/or improved to include additional facilities. N=915
Results: 93% of residents strongly agree and agree that existing parks in Missouri City should be upgraded and/or improved to include additional facilities.
Sta-Mo Park as the Premier Sports Complex
Q. The City recently developed a new site master plan for Sta-Mo Park, a multipurpose sports and playground park with trails. The City should focus on developing this property as the premier multipurpose sports park in the City and region. N=908
Results: 83% of residents strongly agree and agree the City should focus on developing Sta-Mo Park as the premier multipurpose sports park in the City and region.
Neighborhood Parks
Q. More neighborhood parks (up to 10 acres in size) are needed. N=906
Results: 82% of residents strongly agree and agree that more neighborhood parks are needed in Missouri City.
Community Parks
Q. More community parks (40 to 150 acres in size) are needed. N=907
Results: 74% of residents strongly agree and agree that more community parks are needed in Missouri City.
Connectivity
Q. Residential neighborhoods, parks, and schools should be connected by linear parks and trails along creeks and other corridors, such as utility easements, and detention ponds. N=907
Results: 85% of residents strongly agree and agree that neighborhoods, parks, and schools should be connected through linear parks and trails.
Providing Information to Citizens
Q. The City provides citizens with information regarding local parks and recreational opportunities. N=915
Results: 76% of residents strongly agree and agree the City provides citizens with information about local parks and recreational opportunities.
Informing Citizens
Q. How should the City inform the public of upcoming events? N=922
Results: Residents prefer to be informed about upcoming events through social media, email, and the Department’s website. “Other” answers included text messages, Fort Bend ISD announcements, newspapers, flyer mail-outs, ‘Neighbors’ or ‘NextDoor’ App, HOA meetings, and information at events to promote future events.
- 7%
*Text messages, FBISD, newspapers, mail-out flyers, phone apps, etc.
Role of Parks & Recreation Over the Previous 10 Years
Q. Compare the role of parks, recreation, and open space in Missouri City today versus 10 years ago. N=921
Results: The majority, 65% of residents, feel the role of parks and recreation are more important today versus 10 years ago.
Worth the Cost to Taxpayers
Q. Parks and recreational facilities are well worth the cost to taxpayers. N=915
Results: 93% of respondents strongly agree and agree that parks and recreational facilities are well worth the cost to taxpayers.
Support of Municipal Bond Funding
Q. The acquisition, development, and maintenance of park land and facilities can be expensive. In additional to state grants, municipal bonds should be used to assist in funding the development and maintenance of parks in Missouri City. N=913
Results: 89% of respondents strongly agree and agree that municipal bonds should be used to assist in funding the development and maintenance of parks in Missouri City.
Future Park Considerations
Q. Please rank your top three considerations regarding future parks in Missouri City. N=903
Results: The priority rank lists, in rank order, the respondents’ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th most important facilities or amenities. These rankings will provide guidance for the Master Plan priorities.
2020 Missouri City Community Survey Findings
91% of residents rated Missouri City as an “excellent” or “good” place to live.
85% of residents rated Missouri City as an “excellent” or “good” place to raise children.
75% of residents were either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the quality of life in the community
63% of respondents feel safe walking on City trails and in City parks
77% of residents are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the overall quality of parks and recreation programs and facilities.
The highest levels of satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) with parks and recreation services include the maintenance of City parks (80%), the quality of facilities at City parks (74%), and the maintenance and appearance of City community centers (73%).
According to survey respondents the following services should receive the most emphasis over the next two years:
• The quality of facilities at City parks
• The maintenance of City parks
• Senior citizen programs
• The number of walking/biking trails
CITY OF MISSOURI
PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goals & Objectives
The following goals and objectives are provided to give direction for future community decisions regarding parks, recreation, and open spaces in the City of Missouri City. These goals and
objectives take into consideration the feedback and comments from the focus group meetings, public surveys, and City Staff and build off the 2015 Parks Mater Plan.
QUAIL GREEN WEST PARK
Parks and Recreation Goal
To provide a high quality parks system that encourages physical activity and healthy lifestyles by incorporating parks, natural open spaces, trails, and recreational programming to accommodate for Missouri City’s diverse and progressive community.
Parks and Recreation Objectives
• To ensure all parks and recreational opportunities are available to the residents of Missouri City regardless of age, physical or mental ability, race, income or religion.
• To provide high-quality and updated recreational facilities in parks throughout Missouri City.
• To create spaces for programming, City-wide events, and quality social interaction by expanding the current park facility offerings and event locations.
• To construct support facilities to ensure each resident is comfortable and safe in City parks.
• To acquire park land through future residential developments using the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, future land purchases, and/or donations.
• To continue building partnerships with public and private organizations for the development and operation of recreational facilities and programs.
• To develop and install consistent signage throughout the entire parks and trails system.
• To develop and provide City parks and/or trails throughout the community that are within a reasonable 10-minute or ½-mile walk to all residents.
• To ensure every Missouri City resident lives within a 2-mile radius of a Community or Regional Park.
Natural Open Space Goal
To identify, protect, and conserve natural open spaces for the preservation of plant and animal habitats and sensitive ecosystems, and provide primitive and passive recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of Missouri City.
Natural Open Space Objectives
• To limit development in existing open spaces to reduce adverse effects on valuable natural environments.
• To minimize development in the floodplain therefore reducing flooding risks.
• To be proactive in the acquisition and protection of natural spaces along the creek corridors and drainage canals.
• To create unique spaces that allow residents to have balanced recreational opportunities in both active and passive environments.
• To increase the native flora and fauna of Fort Bend County.
Trail & Connectivity Goal
To focus on expanding the trails, greenways, and sidewalk system to connect destinations and encourage the community to utilize the trails as an alternative transportation option.
Trail & Connectivity Objectives
• To continue constructing trail segments in the community to create an extensive, complete, and connected sidewalk and trails system.
• To intentionally design trails that can increase trail tourism and the health and wellness of Missouri City citizens.
• To identify and incorporate natural features, steep slopes, sensitive habitats, and floodplains into the trails system.
• To research the feasibility of developing the trails and sidewalk system along natural features, floodplains and creeks, utility easements, road rights-of-ways, and railroad rights-of-ways.
• To improve trail wayfinding through signage, pavement markings, gateways, trailheads, and directional maps to improve connectivity and enhance the user experience.
• To provide necessary amenities such as bike racks, benches, rest stations, water fountains, and shaded areas to encourage trail usage.
• To continue developing the trails system to connect with neighboring cities.
• To invite the community to participate in trail usage to increase physical activity and social interactions.
Maintenance Goal
To provide high-quality, technical, and consistent maintenance, as well as customer service, to ensure Missouri City has safe and aesthetically pleasing facilities, parks, trails, and open spaces.
Maintenance Objectives
• To continue adhering to the adopted maintenance standards for all parks, trails, and amenities.
• To hire, train, and retain qualified personnel with technical skills to provide high quality maintenance services and increase staff capacities as new facilities are developed and older parks are upgraded.
• To research partnerships with public and private organizations for the maintenance of Missouri City’s parks and recreation facilities.
• To create an equipment maintenance schedule for vehicles, tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, etc. to increase the useful life of each piece of equipment.
• To create a capital project and amenity life-cycle replacement plan for equipment and recreational amenities that includes projected budget needs.
FUTURE PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM
Existing & Future System Needs
Future Amenity Priorities
Future Parks System Recommendations
Future Parks & Trails Map
Existing & Future System Needs
The Needs Analysis is based on the input from focus group meetings, citizen surveys, City Staff interviews, the consultant’s professional opinion, and the goals and objectives. Over the next few pages are the general needs in the parks system detailed based on individual categories such as
NEW PARK NEEDS
Missouri City is a well established community with a strong parks and recreation system. The residents of Missouri City desire an evenly disbursed parks system throughout the community. On pages 38 and 39, the Park Zone Map shows the distribution of the parks and highlights the existing gaps of the parks system. In zones 2 and 12 there is no park land available. Other zones have undeveloped park land, which the City should prioritize developing to provide quality park and recreational opportunities.
Amenities at new parks should complement the existing parks system by providing updated facilities and constructing additional highly-used, existing amenities. Amenities to be considered at new parks should include trails, aquatic facilities, playgrounds, support facilities, sports courts, natural open spaces, and pavilions. The highest priority facilities requested by residents that was identified through the Parks Survey include botanical and flower gardens, nature trails, a dog park, indoor recreation center expansion, and multi-use trails. There is a desire for Missouri City to construct a destination park with niche amenities. Examples of a destination park may include a water park, unique sports complex, ninja warrior park, skate and BMX park, etc.
When asked about top considerations for future parks, Missouri City residents top results included quality of facilities in design and construction; maintenance of facilities after construction; preservation of natural areas; proximity of facilities to their home; and number of facilities. Members of the Parks Board desire for the City to focus on increasing the amount of green space
new parks, existing parks, trails, natural spaces, athletic and recreational, and general community needs. The Needs Analysis is the basis for the remainder of the Parks Master Plan and will influence and determine the amenity priorities, recommendations, and implementation schedule.
within the City. When the amount of green space is increased, residents have the opportunity to participate in various levels of exercise and improve health outcomes.
The City of Missouri City has 14 undeveloped parks, totaling 323.46 acres. Over the next ten years, the City needs to consider developing individual site plans to design each space. Recently, the City contracted with a landscape consultant to design a concept plan and develop an engineer’s cost estimate for the Herrin Tract. The members of the Parks Board desire for this park to provide facilities for environmental education, outdoor classrooms, wetland preservation, and nature conservation.
As residential development continues to expand near Sienna Plantation, the City should encourage developers to build and donate parks to the City. After the developer donates the developed park land, the City will be responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and amenities. Additionally, it is imperative for City Staff to encourage the acquisition and development of the parks system. The expansion of the parks system is to ensure the City’s developed park acreage increases at the same rate, or faster, as the population. As park development occurs, the City needs to design an overall site plan for each specific project which allows Missouri City to develop new parks in systematic phases to ensure projects can be built on schedule and within a reasonable budget. These park site plans should consider the maintenance requirements and additional staff needed to sustain the high quality amenities for their expected lifetime.
EXISTING
PARK NEEDS
As Missouri City continues to welcome new residents and support existing citizens, the Parks & Recreation Department needs to focus on developing and enhancing the existing parks. A total of 69% of the survey respondents rated existing parks and recreational facilities as excellent or good while 4% feel the facilities are in poor condition. When asked if existing parks in Missouri City should be upgraded or improved, 93% of respondents strongly agree/ agree. A total of 93% of the survey respondents strongly agree/agree the parks and recreational facilities are well worth the cost to taxpayers and 65% of respondents feel the role of parks and recreation are more important today than 10 years ago. As the parks system continues to improve and expand, it is important for City parks to reflect the desires and needs of the community.
Throughout the citizen engagement process, there was repeated discussion regarding the needs and desires of continuing the development and maintenance of trails and connectivity throughout the City and ETJ. With the continuation of park development, many residents desire for the City to upgrade and enhance existing parks by replacing outdated
and damaged amenities and support facilities. Residents agree the parks system has sufficient amenities, but now the City needs to focus on improving or replacing the outdated and/or dilapidated facilities. This undertaking has been described as giving Missouri City’s parks a “face lift.” Residents also desire for City-owned and operated aquatic facilities that are available to all citizens, regardless of which neighborhood or HOA they reside in. Another theme throughout the citizen engagement process was the desire for the City to expand the Recreation Center. The City should consider the Recreation Center expansion to include more space for indoor sports courts, meeting rooms, and space for multi-generational activities.
To improve park safety and accessibility, each playground and supporting element should be routinely evaluated for maintenance, possible structure replacement, and to ensure each amenity is compliant with current safety guidelines. The parks and individual elements need to be assessed in terms of accessibility and, if needed, upgraded to the newest ADA standards, established under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
TRAIL & CONNECTIVITY NEEDS
Throughout the public engagement process, trails and connectivity were the most talked about facility needs and desires. Missouri City residents are passionate about the continued success of having their community connected through multipurpose hike and bike trails that can safely and efficiently accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. Citizens desire trails, paths, and bike lanes that connect residential areas to parks, schools, and commercial areas. Park users also desire walking loop trails within existing parks.
When surveyed about access to parks within a 10-minute walk, 64% of respondents can reasonable and safely walk or bike to a park from home and 30% can access a park from work. This can be attributed to many factors including park distribution, ease of access by trails, awareness of park locations, and individual accessibility. Three types of trails (nature, natural surfacing, and paved surfacing) ranked in the top ten for most needed facilities from the citizen survey. Additionally, 85% of survey respondents strongly agree/agree that neighborhoods, parks, and schools should be connected through linear parks and trails. This indicates the need for a larger trail system with stronger connections to residences, schools, businesses, and parks.
To extend and connect existing trails and implement future trails, the City should consider building trails in utility/pipeline easements, along road rights-of-ways, drainage canals, and on former railroads. The City should continue to plan for future trail opportunities by retrofitting and incorporating trails into the existing system. One way this can be accomplished is for the City to coordinate with HOAs and future developers to construct trails and include trail easements. Citizens voiced concern for stronger and safer walking, running, and biking conditions throughout the City and parks system. Trails should be designed and upgraded to ensure they are fully accessible and can easily be navigated with ADA accessibility and appropriate wayfinding along the trails. Wayfinding may include pavement markings, directional signage, map kiosks, and mile markers.
It is important for the City to focus on the value of trails within floodplains because they provide a natural barrier to the sensitive ecosystems and can limit harmful development. These linear greenbelts can create safe access to natural open areas and provide alternative transportation routes within Missouri City.
NATURAL OPEN SPACE NEEDS
Natural open spaces have always been a priority to the residents of Missouri City and continue to be desired within the community. In addition to the large tracts of natural open spaces, residents desire unique spaces of conservation through pocket prairies and butterfly gardens. During the focus group meetings, it was evident the public is passionate about the preservation and conservation of the existing natural open spaces in Missouri City and the potential to bring native plantings into existing parks.
The continued preservation of open spaces and sensitive ecosystems provide passive recreational opportunities and protection to the flora and fauna. Survey respondents ranked three nature-type facilities in their top ten most needed facilities in Missouri City. These included botanical/flower gardens, nature trails, and water features such as creeks, ponds, small lakes, etc.
Even though Missouri City is a well-established community, it is continuing to develop residential and commercial districts which may result in the loss of natural open space. It is important for City Staff and City Council to prioritize the preservation of natural spaces by engaging developers and property owners in conservation practices to ensure park land is set aside during the sale and development of land. Residents desire the conservation and passive uses for
natural open spaces, creek corridors, and wooded environments. The City can create spaces for walking trails, reading and relaxing, bird watching, wildlife observation, photography, and picnicking. By acquiring unusable space in the floodplain, Missouri City can protect sensitive ecosystems and create linear parks. The City should acquire and preserve the most valuable environmental resources such as the floodplain, creek corridors, wooded environments, and open spaces to ensure a healthy environment is available for flora and fauna to thrive in the future. Many key natural features occur within floodplains which should be a primary focus for recreational opportunities due to the fact that commercial and residential developments are not permitted in these areas. Multi-purpose and natural trails are highly popular and needed along creek corridors.
Natural open spaces should not only be preserved, but should be available for primitive, passive, and active recreational opportunities. The City has an abundance of natural areas and linear water bodies that need conservation along Oyster Creek, Mustang Bayou, the Brazos River, and drainage channels. These natural areas are important to have throughout Missouri City because of the diverse habitat they provide, water recharge and filtration abilities, stormwater mitigation, and improvement to air quality.
ATHLETIC & RECREATION FACILITY NEEDS
At the heart of the Parks & Recreation Department is the Recreation & Tennis Center. This facility houses the majority of the City’s recreation and fitness classes, features 13 tennis courts, 4 batting cages, a cardio and weight room, multi-purpose rooms, a full-size gymnasium, a playground, and a sensory garden. Complementary to the Recreation & Tennis Center is the Community Center. There is a desire to expand the Recreation & Tennis Center to include additional space for indoor sports courts such as basketball and pickleball. There is a desire to construct additional outdoor pickleball courts, as well. The Community Center is often utilized by the City as an event space with an outdoor plaza area which can host parties, business meetings, and wedding receptions.
The residents of Missouri City spoke highly about the City’s programming, class offerings, and special events. Residents recognize and commend the City’s efforts to offer classes and programs for all residents regardless of age and ability. The City offers dozens of programs and classes and is continuing to diversify and add new programs each year. During the public engagement process, residents voiced concern about the special events and how there is a lack of citizen participation outside of the major holiday events. Many citizens felt this was from a lack of marketing, not from a lack of programming quality.
Youth sports and adult recreation leagues have steadily grown in popularity over the past several years in Missouri City and are expected to continue to grow as more families move to the area. Although the City does not facilitate
each sport, they provide the necessary facilities for various leagues in the greater Houston area. Representatives from the local sports associations in Missouri City want to be the go-to City for youth sports tournaments in the greater Houston area. Due to access by major freeways and proximity to Houston and surrounding cities, Missouri City has the potential to host large sports tournaments once the fields and support facilities are upgraded.
As the numbers of players increase in sports, so do the amount of teams. When additional teams are added to the leagues, field space, especially practice facilities, begin to become less available due to demand. Missouri City Staff need to consider new ways to increase sports practice fields and offer additional spaces for new sports fields. This may be accomplished through the redevelopment of existing parks and/or the acquisition and development of new parks. During focus group meetings, there was discussion about the cosmetic and aesthetic needs of the existing sports amenities. These needs include installing more baseball backstops throughout the parks system, constructing additional field and parking lot lights, upgrading restrooms, providing additional storage, installing shade structures at sports fields, and constructing spots for parents/guardians to exercise during practices. There is a desire for multi-purpose turf fields at Community Park. The City should continue to explore opportunities to evaluate and address the demand for additional sports facilities and fields within the community.
GENERAL COMMUNITY NEEDS
Missouri City is home to many engaged citizens who are passionate about improving and updating the parks system. The citizens expect the Parks Master Plan to be a guiding document for City leaders, create a plan for cohesive and quality community spaces, and focus on creating equitable spaces for all residents. The residents anticipate the Parks Master Plan to have an improvement or development plan for each park.
With expectations for an updated and relevant parks system, there is a demand for new support facilities within current and future parks. Support facilities are park amenities that are not specifically recreational-based but instead provide basic, community needs at local parks. These types of amenities typically include benches, bike racks, drinking fountains/water bottle refill stations, grilling and picnic areas, parking lots, restrooms, shade, and wayfinding.
Shade can be provided through trees or manmade elements such as shade canopies, sails, umbrellas, and pavilions. Wayfinding is a process using directional and confirmation signage, trailhead signs with maps, gateways, and mile markers to help residents navigate and orient themselves through the physical environment. Wayfinding can enhance a user’s understanding and experience of a space. The City can implement new technologies into the parks system with surveillance/security cameras, LED and/or solar panel lights on timers, and public WiFi capabilities.
The perceived need of these support facilities is not necessarily unique to Missouri City since many communities across the nation, and especially in the southern states desire more shade, safety, and health infrastructure within their parks system. As the park system continues to develop, it is imperative to incorporate shade into the parks system.
As Missouri City continues to develop and welcome new residents, it is important for the City to remain true to its Vision, Mission, and Values. Missouri City is a unique community because
of how diverse, progressive, and welcoming its residents are to outsiders. To retain its culture and uniqueness, City Council and City Staff should focus on quality of life projects that support the City’s goals and if possible, these projects should be evenly distributed throughout Missouri City so all residents have equitable access to recreational opportunities.
Another community need is for City Staff to proactively plan for the future by acquiring park land through land purchases, donations, and dedications. City Council should continue to enforce the Parkland Dedication Ordinance which requires developers to dedicate land for parks and/or pay a fee in lieu of dedicating land. The dedication of park land allows City Council to protect the interests of current residents while also managing growth. This ordinance ensures that park facilities will be available when new homeowners purchase their homes and it avoids permitting development without ensuring park infrastructure is in place to support the new demands.
City Council and City Staff can be developing positive working relationships with developers to establish the dedication of park land as a priority during the sale and development of land. When new developments occur, the City should encourage developers and consultants to design and construct parks and then donate the park land to the City. The City then manages maintenance and future park improvements. During the planning process for new residential developments and road rightsof-ways expansions, City Staff should encourage the addition and integration of trail alignments and/or easements.
When preparing for and designing additional facilities, enhancing existing parks, and hosting special events, Missouri City needs to continue providing accessible elements and programs. Through the engagement of persons with disabilities and minority groups. City Staff can continue adapting culturally-sensitive programs and including ADA compliant amenities in parks.
Future Amenity Priorities
The Parks & Recreation Department future amenity priorities are listed below in priority order and should be used as a guide during park redevelopments and new park developments. Although some elements are ranked higher than others, it is important to note that all the
listed opportunities are important and needed throughout the community. The list is prioritized based on the public input received from the citizen surveys, focus group meetings, needs analysis, and taking into consideration the 2015 Parks Master Plan.
Multi-Purpose Paved & Nature Trails
Enhanced Landscaping & Flower Gardens
Natural Areas & Water Features: Creeks, Ponds, Small Lakes, etc.
Shaded Areas: Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Pavilions, etc.
Fishing Piers, Docks & Wildlife Viewing Areas
Dog Park
Bicycling Opportunities: Mountain Bike Trails, Pump Tracks, etc.
Aquatic Facilities: Swimming Pool, Sprayground, Splash Pad, etc.
Multi-Purpose Sports Courts: Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, etc.
Playgrounds
Indoor Recreation Center Expansion (Multi-Generational Facility)
Future Parks System Recommendations
The following actions are recommended to be implemented over the next five to ten years to ensure the Missouri City parks system continues to meet the recreational needs of the community. Recommendations are determined by the citizens of Missouri City through the focus group meetings, citizen surveys, goals and objectives, and needs
analysis. City Staff and previous parks system studies provided valuable insight about the needs of the community to ensure the following recommendations will benefit Missouri City today and into the future. The recommendations listed within individual parks can be developed in multiyear phases.
NEW PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
- Z8B
• Design and fund project to develop an outdoor/nature education based park. Amenities may include outdoor classrooms and tree house pods.
- Z10A
• Construct walking trails
• Connect Lakeshore Harbor to Kitty Hollow County Park
• Install site amenities such as signage, benches, shade structures, trash cans, bike racks, picnic tables, BBQ grills, etc.
• Install updated park entry sign
- Z10B
• Establish access easements to park
• Construct nature viewing areas
• Construct nature play area
• Construct walking trails
• Construct picnic areas
• Install site amenities such as signage, benches, shade structures, trash cans, bike racks, BBQ grills, etc.
• Install updated park entry sign
- Z5C
• Design and fund project to develop a future park. Amenities to be determined.
- Z11C
• Design and fund project to develop a future park. Amenities to be determined.
- Acquire a minimum of 5 acres in Park Zone 1 for a neighborhood park
- Acquire park land through land dedication, donation, and/or purchase
EXISTING PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
- American Legion Park
• Regrade northeast drainage areas and provide drain inlet to lake
• Replenish decomposed granite and/or replace with concrete path
• Reinforce shoreline to reduce erosion
• Construct boardwalk or foot bridge to cross south side of lake
- Bicentennial Park
• Construct sidewalk from corner of Adams Street along Woodvale Drive and improve ADA access to the playground
• Replace benches, picnic tables, and swings
• Install nighttime security lighting
• Replace chain link fence
• Improve native landscaping
• Install updated park entry sign
- Buffalo Run Park
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Reinforce shorelines to reduce erosion
• Replace picnic tables and benches
• Replace 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old playground
- Community Park
• Improve soccer and baseball field turf
• Consider the construction of turf soccer fields
• Construct shade structures over sports courts
• Install basketball and sand volleyball court lights
• Construct walking trails throughout the park
• Replace pedestrian bridges at disc golf course
• Replace picnic tables and benches
• Reconstruct basketball courts
• Improve native landscaping
- Freedom Tree Park
• Design and fund project to develop the remaining open space into a park that highlights cultural heritage and history, and connects to Community Park
- Gammill Park
• Install updated park entry sign
- Hunters Glen Park
• Resurface basketball court
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Install sports lighting
• Add shade structures to bleachers
• Add baseball backstops
- Hunters Trail Park
• Replace 2-5 year old playground
• Improve parking
• Install shade structure over playgrounds
• Install updated park entry sign
- Independence Park
• Construct concrete paths to pavilions
• Construct additional fishing piers
• Construct sport paddle launch
• Construct large group pavilion
- Lexington Creek Park
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Determine if this park is school or City property. If City, address needs as appropriate.
- Lexington Village Park
• Replace damaged sidewalk and work towards ADA compliance
• Enhance picnic shelter
• Install updated park entry sign
- MacNaughton Park
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Construct a multi-golf course
• Install updated park entry sign
• Construct additional picnic pavilion
- Quail Green West Park
• Replace concrete sidewalk at basketball pavilion and regrade to court elevation
• Consider the replacement of the sports court pavilion
• Replace park lighting with LED fixtures
• Install sports lighting
• Replace 5-12 year old playground
• Resurface basketball court
• Consider the construction of a dog park
• Install updated park entry sign
- Quail Valley North Park
• Construct trail to Z5B and Independence Park
• Construct loop trail in park
• Construct shaded multi-purpose sports court
• Install updated park entry sign
- Ridgeview Park
• Replace restrooms
• Repair and seal trail
• Replace 5-12 year old playground
• Install updated park entry sign
- Roane Park
• Construct loop trail in park
• Install exercise stations along trail
• Enhance native landscaping
- First Colony Trail
• Replace drinking fountain
• Install a bike maintenance station
• Install park signage such as entrance sign, mile markers, map kiosk, etc.
- GCWA Trail
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Install park signage such as entrance sign, mile markers, map kiosk, etc.
- Hunters Glen Jogging Trail
• Continue to improve decomposed granite trail and/or replace with concrete
• Replace pedestrian bridge
• Install park signage such as entrance sign, mile markers, map kiosk, etc.
• Install updated park entry sign
- Oyster Creek Trail
• Construct pedestrian bridges connecting to neighborhoods across drainage canal
• Install a bike maintenance station
• Install park signage such as entrance sign, mile markers, map kiosk, etc.
- Encourage HOAs and future developments to construct trails with meaningful connections that link to the existing trails system
- Z11A
• Establish access easements to park
• Consider preliminary site design for a future park
- Z5B
• Consider adding a trail connection to Independence Park with appropriate amenities and wildlife viewing areas.
- Acquire non-buildable land through land dedication or donation to conserve sensitive ecosystems and preserve land in floodplains
• Construct concrete multi-purpose and/or nature trails along creek corridors
• Construct wildlife viewing platforms along creek corridors
ATHLETIC & RECREATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- Recreation & Tennis Center
• Replace tennis court fencing
• Convert sports lighting to LED fixtures
• Consider installing sports lighting on Court 13
• Construct additional second indoor gymnasium to create a double court gym
- Sta-Mo Sports Park
• Construct concrete trails
• Construct pavilion
• Install playground
• Construct multi-purpose sports fields to include baseball, softball, cricket, soccer, and football
• Construct pickleball courts
• Construct basketball court
• Construct batting cages
• Construct a restroom
• Construct a maintenance building
• Resurface parking lot
• Plant native landscaping and trees
• Install site amenities such as signage, lights, benches, shade structures, trash cans, bike racks, picnic tables, BBQ grills, etc.
- Continue to foster the working partnership for youth athletics with the City, Recognized Sports Authorities, Fort Bend ISD & Houston ISD
GENERAL COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS
- Ensure all City-owned parks have amenities such as benches, bike racks, drinking fountains/water bottle refill stations, picnic areas, restrooms, shade & signage
- Increase the technology infrastructure at parks by installing LED and/or solar panel lights on timers & providing public WiFi capabilities
- Continue to improve accessibility of parks and facilities while implementing the 2021 ADA Transition Plan over time
- Develop City-specific design standards that support environmental stewardship by utilizing energy conservation components, sustainable building materials, permeable surfaces & green infrastructure when feasible
- Implement Public Art Master Plan throughout the City
Future Parks Map
Missouri City is anticipating continued growth over the next ten to twenty years, with a focus on singlefamily residential developments, with commercial and industrial districts. As the population and development continues throughout the City, it is important to increase the amount of park land and open spaces. Repeatedly throughout the public engagement process residents voiced their appreciation and desire for natural open spaces, high quality parks, and trail connectivity. It is important for the City to purchase or receive park land through land dedications or donations. Although it is necessary to continue acquiring park land when it is available, the City should also develop existing undeveloped park land.
The current Level of Service in the City is 6.69 acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents. The recommended Level of Service in Missouri City is 9.00 acres of usable park acres per 1,000 residents. Based on the projected population of 85,757 residents in 2031, the City will need to develop and/or acquire an additional 275.32 of park land over the next decade to maintain and/or stay about the recommended 9.00 acres of usable park land per 1,000 residents.
The yellow stars on the map on the following page suggest areas throughout the City where future park land should be considered. These locations are based on current needs, future developments, land availability, and the 10-Minute Walk Map (see page 91). These are suggested areas of opportunity where park land acquisition is recommended. It is important to note the stars are representational and do not determine specific parcels of land, instead they suggest areas of the City where parks are needed. The City will need to review each area and coordinate with current landowners on the availability and dedication of land for future parks. In addition to park land acquisition, the Parks & Recreation Department should continue to develop its existing undeveloped park land that is in its inventory. See the table below for a list of existing undeveloped parks in Missouri City.
The city needs to prioritize land acquisition (5 acre minimum) in Park Zone 1 in the northern region of the city limits for the development of a neighborhood park.
MISSOURI
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Implementation Schedule
The following schedule presents projects and action items that are based on the needs, recommendations, and priorities found in this plan. The purpose of the implementation schedule is to provide a framework to assist with future park and community development planning in the City. An estimated project cost has been provided for each project to help the City budget accordingly for the future. The implementation schedule is intended to be a flexible guide for the development of parks and facilities over the next ten years. The Parks Master Plan is a living document, meaning the City should evaluate and change the order of implementation if necessary or take advantage of any unforeseen opportunities that may arise that are not identified in this schedule as long as it fits the goals and objectives of this plan. Every five years the City should evaluate its progress
and update the plan to meet future goals. To successfully accomplish these projects, the City will need a variety of funding sources and take advantage of partnership opportunities. There are various types of Local, State, and Federal funding sources available to develop new parks and renovate existing parks in Missouri City. Although not every funding source will be available for every project, it is important to note that more than one funding source may be used per project depending on the scope and size of the project. A list and description of funding sources can be found on page 169 and 170 of this plan. When reviewing this document and budgeting into the future, it is important to note that land acquisition, design, engineering, and personnel staffing are not included in the estimated cost.
Improve Bicentennial Park (#2 - Zone 3)
See page 152
Improve Ridgeview Park (#24 - Zone 7)
See page 153
Develop Z10B
See page 151
Redevelop Sta-Mo Sports Complex (#26 - Zone 5)
See page 156
Acquire Park Acres in Zone 1
See page 151
Develop Freedom Tree Park (#7 - Zone 9)
See page 152
Develop Z5C
See page 151
Improve Hunters Trail Park (#12 - Zone 4)
2022-2025 $1,000,000
2022-2025 $800,000
2022-2025 $650,000
2022-2025 $15,000,000
2022-2025 Market Value
2022-2025 $3,500,000
2025-2029 $250,000
See page 153 2025-2029 $150,000
Develop Z11C
See page 151
Improve MacNaughton Park (#16 - Zone 7)
2025-2029 $3,000,000
See page 153 2025-2029 $350,000
Improve Roane Park (#25 - Zone 7)
See page 153 2030-2031 $75,000
Improve Community Park (#4 - Zone 7)
See page 152 2030-2031 $2,000,000
Improve Quail Green West Park (#21 - Zone 5)
See page 153 2030-2031 $1,500,000
Develop Z8B
See page 151 2030-2031 $11,500,000
Improve Trails Throughout Missouri City Ongoing $2,500,000
*Costs are based on 2021 dollars and do not include land acquisition, design, engineering, and personnel staffing.
MISSOURI
CITY
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & FUNDING MECHANISMS
Community Involvement
The City of Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreation programs and special events throughout the year. The City aims to provide recreation opportunities and community events for all skill levels, ages, and interests. In addition to the Cityrun programs and events, there are numerous local associations and organizations in Missouri
City that provide programming, offers special events, and/or continue financially to park projects. This section highlights the partners and community organizations that offer programs and funding opportunities in various capacities. These organizations are key contributors to the high quality of life in Missouri City.
Funding Mechanisms
The City of Missouri City has a variety of different funding opportunities available that can assist with the funding of the proposed projects in this plan. The funding opportunities have been divided into two categories: locally generated funds and state and federal funds. There may be additional funding available which is not listed within this plan and can be identified through the Finance Department, a financial advisor, financial database, or a general web search.
LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDS
GENERAL FUND
A pay-as-you-go approach that uses Town funds for smaller projects such as repairs and replacements at existing park facilities.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (GO BONDS)
These bonds are issued by the Town following an election in which the voters authorize their issuance for specific stated purposes, as well as the necessary tax increases to support them. These bonds pledge the property or ad valorem taxing power of the Town. GO bonds are debt instruments used by municipalities to raise funds for large-scale and capital improvement projects.
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION (CO)
These certificates have the same basic effect of GO bonds except they do not require an election to authorize their sale and use (unless a referendum is petitioned). These certificates are issued on the authorization of the Town Council. Repayment is based on the property and sales taxing power of the Town, utility system revenues, or a combination of the two. CO debt can be used for construction and/ or restoration of structures; purchase of materials and supplies; purchase of equipment, machinery, buildings and land; and professional services (architects, engineers, etc.).
TYPE 4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX
The State of Texas authorizes local governments to impose a sales tax, known as Part A and Part B, for economic development and quality of life. Proceeds accumulate in a sales tax fund. State law lists the possible uses of the fund. Part 4B offers all the options of Part A, including job training facilities, parks, tourist facilities, and sports venues.
PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE
Requires developers to dedicate land for parks and/or pay a fee in lieu of dedicating land. This ordinance ensures that park facilities will be available when new homeowners purchase their homes and it avoids permitting development without ensuring park infrastructure is in place to support the new demands. Each community has a specific ordinance, but typically the Town can require the developer to provide land for a park, cash in lieu of the required land, or park development fees.
USER FEES
This method of financing requires the eventual user of each facility to pay a fee for the use of each facility. Fees to be charged users can be established to pay for debt service, maintenance, and operation of the parks system.
PRIVATE OR CORPORATE DONATIONS
Donations from foundations, corporations, and/or private individuals are often used to acquire and develop parks. The Town should constantly identify and pursue opportunities to receive such funding for parks. One avenue for receiving donations is through the use of the Texas Parks & Recreation Foundation. This foundation has been developed to help all communities in the State of Texas to maximize the benefits of donations of land, property, and money.
STATE & FEDERAL FUNDING
TPWD OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS
These grants are intended for communities with a population of less than 500,000 and can be used for the acquisition of parkland, park development or for the renovation of existing parks and open spaces. This grant is a 50% matching grant with a ceiling of $750,000.
TPWD INDOOR RECREATION GRANTS
These grants are intended for communities with a population of less than 500,000 and can be used for the construction of recreation centers, local community centers, nature centers and other applicable indoor facilities. This grant is a 50% matching grant with a ceiling of $1.5 million.
TPWD COMMUNITY OUTDOOR OUTREACH PROGRAM (CO-OP)
These grants are primarily used to assist non-profits and local governments for recreational programming geared toward under served populations. The intent of the funds are to introduce the importance of environmental education and conservation and provide TPWD mission oriented outdoor recreational activities. This grant is a TPWD Sponsored grant with a minimum funding requirement of $5,000 and a ceiling of $50,000.
TPWD RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANTS
These grants are intended for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects; including new trail construction, existing trail improvements, acquisition of trail corridors, trailheads and/or amenities. This grant is federally funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by TPWD. This grant is 80 / 20 grant with up to 80% of the project being funded through TPWD with a ceiling of $200,000 for non-motorized trails and no ceiling for motorized trails.
TXDOT TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE (TA) PROGRAM
TxDOT administers TA funds for locally sponsored bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects in communities less than 200,000. In large urbanized areas with populations over 200,000, TA funds are distributed directly to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to administer according to their needs. MPOs and TxDOT are responsible for selecting projects independent of one another.
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANTS
These funds are federally funded and administered through TPWD through the Texas Recreation Park Account. Note: If a City applies for an Outdoor Grant, Small Community Grant or Indoor Recreation Grant, TPWD may choose to fund a successful project directly through LWCF with no additional or separate application.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) PROGRAMS
These funds are primarily used for parks and recreational opportunities and consist of LWCF & Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act (UPARR) dollars. The United States Congress appropriates funds to each State.
ADDITIONAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
There are numerous grant opportunities through both public and private institutions. Grants.gov is an electronic platform for a comprehensive list of government grant opportunities.
Maintenance & Operation Standards
Park Maintenance Maps
Maintenance & Operations Management Standards
The Maintenance and Operations Management Standards have been set and provided by the City of Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department and the National Recreation and Park Association Park Maintenance Standards. These standards have been developed to assist in guiding the development and maintenance of Missouri City parks. The goal of these
standards is to provide the best possible parks and facilities for the residents of Missouri City. Parks and amenities that are clean and functioning efficiently are a critical element to delivering high quality programs and services. These standards are categorized based on Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and the various types of ballfields.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
TURF Common and/or hybrid Bermuda grass, no overseeded areas.
Appearance
The turf maintenance goal is to provide turf areas of a uniform color within the limitation of soil quality, water availability and funding.
Depressions or mounds that may constitute a trip hazard shall be filled or removed as necessary on a schedule that is based on the severity of the problem.
Large bare areas within turf expanses shall be scarified, top-dressed and reseeded when workload, budgetary constraints and climatic conditions are favorable.
Mowing Operations
Lawn areas shall be mowed and edged to an even height, not to exceed 1-1/2 inch.
Lawn areas adjacent to sidewalks, curbs and hard surface pads or patios, shall be edged with a bladed edger or string trimmer.
Chemical control and string trimming is permitted along chain link fences, sign posts, mature trees and structures and in sidewalk expansion joints.
Grass clippings shall be collected and removed to a refuse container if they are thick enough to be designated as unsightly.
A total of 41-45 mows are budgeted throughout the year and the scheduling is to be determined by the contract administrator and contractor or Park Superintendent.
All mowing tasks begun in a park area shall be completed during the same working day.
Safety during mowing shall be strictly enforced; Exit chutes on equipment shall not throw debris outside the confines of the park.
Grass or weeds immediately adjacent to trees shall be removed; all methods used to remove this growth must insure that no damage is done to the tree.
Aerate/Dethatching
Aerating or dethatching is recommended and will be completed once per year upon available funding.
Pesticide and Related Chemical Use
All chemicals shall be approved prior to use by the appropriate manager.
All chemical control must be performed in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations.
All personnel using pesticides in a park must be certified by the TDA in that specific use category. In every instance, the least toxic pesticide that meets the label requirements for control shall be used.
Weed treatments are to be scheduled for winter weed control when the height and density of the weeds reduce the effectiveness of the park experience, or when appearance is adversely affected.
Fertilization
Type of fertilizer shall be determined by the needs of the turf, contracted supplies, and available funding.
Rates of application shall be between one-half and one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf and determined prior to application being initiated.
Application shall be by broadcast method where one-half of the total is applied in one direction and the remaining applied in a direction perpendicular to the previous.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Any spillage of fertilizer overthrown onto sidewalks, patios, hard surface courts, etc. shall be immediately removed.
Fertilization frequency is recommended three times per year, with a minimum of one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft.
Water
Watering schedules will be maintained to adequately promote growth and maintain a uniform turf. Seasonal frequencies shall be set to use the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health and vigor of the turf.
Weekly maintenance shall be provided to maintain a functioning sprinkler system which is defined as one where all the heads are functioning properly over a given period of time resulting in a uniform pattern, the sprinklers are watering the correct arc, and the controller is keeping time and all stations are operating.
All sprinkler system deficiencies shall be corrected within working day of notice. Broken or leaking mains, valves, meters or backflow devices shall be immediately turned off and repaired within one working day.
Sprinklers should start no earlier than 10 pm and be off no later than 6 am where possible. Sprinklers shall be set at least 12 inches from the base of walls and adjusted to protect these walls from damage. All perimeter walls shall be free from direct sprinkler spray.
Sprinkler installations/designs that waste water, prohibit normal growth of the turf, or adversely affects the maintenance activities of the park, shall be noted and repaired when sufficient funds are identified.
The sprinkler system shall be turned off in the event that sufficient rain has fallen or rain is currently falling and is forecasted to continue. Sprinkler valves affected by pooling water shall be turned off until all standing water is gone.
All remote control valves, quick couplers, flow controls, master valves and gate valves shall be installed in boxes and maintained debris free. All boxes shall be installed level with existing grade with secure lids.
All backflow units must be inspected and approved on a yearly basis. Sprinkler systems where units have failed or have not been approved must be turned off until unit is certified. Disease and Insect Control
Periodic treatments for ant control will be necessary for those infestations that become a nuisance to the park patron.
Bee hives in proximity to parks shall be removed within one working day of notice to protect the welfare of park patrons.
All personnel using pesticides in a park must be certified by the TDA in that specific use category. The applicator must be properly licensed for the specific pest control methods that are utilized.
Contracted maintenance personnel must be certified and under the auspices of a Qualifying Party not affiliated with the City.
LITTER CONTROL
General Cleaning
All debris in or around the exterior of the park's boundaries.
Cleaning services shall include, but not be limited to, removal of all trash, such as paper, cans, bottles, broken glass and dried or dead plants, or parts of plants (i.e., leaves, fronds, branches under 6" in diameter, etc.), and signs attached to or placed in the contracted area.
Trash and debris left in and around lakes and grates shall be picked up and removed daily.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
All debris accumulated from plant material removal or trimming shall be removed during the same working day.
All non-turf areas shall be raked and weeds removed on a weekly schedule.
Debris collected inside of storm water grates or inlets shall be removed weekly.
Blowing or raking debris, leaves, grass clippings or any other matter into the streets or parking lots is not permitted.
All debris accumulated from cleaning operations shall be disposed of in an appropriate refuse container or sanitary landfill.
Trash Receptacles
All trash barrels shall be emptied and trash liners replaced (where necessary) 2 times a week with extra visits as needed.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed. Receptacles set around lakes and water features shall be securely set in ground or attached to non-movable object.
LIGHTING-SECURITY/AREA Poles, fixtures, and wiring
Inspections
Lighting shall be checked on a monthly basis and a list of deficiencies formulated for repair.
Metal and concrete light poles shall be inspected on a quarterly basis to determine stability and safety of the bolt pattern and lower pole sections that are in sprinkled areas.
Repairs
Priority repairs shall be completed within three working days. Priority repairs include; large areas or sections dark (multiple lights out), potentially hazardous locations dark, active play areas with too low light levels, or areas with a history of abuse.
Non-priority repairs will be completed when workload permits or when grouped with other low priorities, usually within one month.
Replacement of lights or fixtures shall be in kind with the existing apparatus unless it is out of production where replacement will be with one of similar appearance. Where a majority of lights are defective, replacement will be with approved fixture for new construction.
Electrical problems that may create a hazardous condition shall be rendered safe immediately upon notice. System shall be disabled until repairs have been completed or safety is assured.
Inventory Control
New park lighting shall be with approved fixture.
The intent of lighting/electrical repairs and maintenance is to standardize the materials used in the field without changing the overall appearance. To this extent, wherever possible, replacement parts should conform to agreed-upon inventories.
HARD SURFACE
Daily Cleaning
Sidewalks, trails, roads, parking lots, fishing piers, ramps, etc.
Sidewalks shall remain clear at all times and plant material shall have a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways. Sucker growth and/or low growth shall be removed as needed.
Weekly/Monthly Cleaning
Stains or discolorations on hardscape surfaces shall be washed and squeegeed dry on a monthly basis.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Soil build-up or accumulated organic material in curb lines shall be removed weekly. Grass or weeds growing in curb lines, expansion joints, or over hardscape areas shall be removed weekly.
Biking/walking trails along canals shall be cleaned and trash containers emptied two times per week.
Accessibility
Minimum maintained width for all walkways/pathways for accessibility is 44".
Any displacement or change in height of a sidewalk/pathway greater than one quarter (1/4) inch will render the pathway inaccessible. Heaved or raised sidewalks greater than 1/4" in height shall be repaired within one month.
Ramp ways connecting to accessible pathways shall have a maximum rise of five percent or 1" rise for every 20" length. A maximum two percent cross slope is allowable.
Security/Safety
Sand/gravel, oil, or materials that may constitute a trip/slip hazard must be removed within two hours of notice.
Parking lots shall be barricaded to restrict access when conditions are not conducive for use.
All hard surface areas shall be inspected at least once per month and a repair list generated for prioritization. Areas that are deemed hazardous shall be rendered unusable until repairs are completed.
Walking/Biking Paths
Walking/biking pathways along canals shall be clearly identified and signed. Designated park trails shall be identified with a site map, use rules, and length designation.
VANDALISM/GRAFFITI Damage to facilities due to abuse.
Repairs
Damage to any park amenity shall be inspected upon notification and prioritized with regard to potential hazard and repairs scheduled accordingly.
Graffiti in or around park areas shall be removed or painted over within 48 hours of notice. Graffiti that is obvious and contains profanity or inappropriate personal information shall be removed within one working day.
Consistent or reoccurring damage to selected park amenities such as volleyball nets, basketball backboards, horseshoe pits, barbeque grills, or selected playground equipment, may result in that park activity being removed indefinitely.
Damage to the structure of walls surrounding the perimeter of parks will be investigated as to the ownership of the wall. The wall will be immediately inspected as to stability and potential hazard, and will be sectioned off if necessary. Upon determination of either City ownership or coownership, it will be repaired within one week.
Advise Code Enforcement to notify, monitor and enforce repairs by owners.
Reporting
All vandalism shall be reported and repaired using work orders that identify the damage as deliberate to track trends and formulate possible prevention actions.
Damage in excess of $500 shall be photographed and documented in an Incident form.
Police shall be notified and a report generated for damage in excess of $1,000, or where a firearm was used.
COURTS
Horseshoes, sand/concrete volleyball, basketball and tennis
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Cleaning
The entire sand area of a contained volleyball court shall be raked, debris removed, and sand leveled to a minimum depth of 12 inches on a weekly basis.
Debris accumulating inside and around all court areas shall be removed twice a week.
Vandalism or damage to the surfacing of courts shall be repaired within 24 hours of notice. Courts shall be immediately rendered unusable where damage is determined to be a safety hazard to the patron.
Dirt or stains on concrete courts shall be washed and removed within two working days of notice.
Horseshoe courts shall be cleaned and weeded twice a week and surfacing releveled weekly.
Court Specifications
Basketball and volleyball concrete courts shall be surfaced using sanded acrylic paint over three applications of an asphalt based sealer. Colors to be determined on an individual basis. Where applicable plain concrete courts shall have lines clearly marked.
Sand volleyball courts shall be surrounded by a curb with sand a minimum of 12" deep.
Horseshoe pits shall be constructed to approved plans. Placement shall be approved prior to installation.
Resurfacing/Replacements
Courts will be scheduled for resurfacing when the existing surfacing has worn and created slipping problems with participants.
Courts that develop cracks or displacements more than 1/4" high or wide will be or repaired when funded. Courts that have developed openings or displacements that are considered immediate hazards will be rendered unusable and given a high priority for replacement/repair funding.
Horseshoe court's infrastructure, fencing, posts, backboards, and throwing pad shall be inspected at least once per month and repaired within two weeks of notice.
Lighting
Courts installed with lighting shall be lit with fixtures.
TREES/SHRUBS
Trimming and Staking
Plant material growth and vigor
All vegetation maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to encourage and maintain the healthy growth and vigor of the plant material.
Staking and ties shall be removed from a tree as soon as the tree has demonstrated that rooting and trunk strength has developed sufficiently to hold the head without bending. Trimming may be necessary to assist in this endeavor.
Approximately six months to one year after initial planting, new trees shall be trimmed and structured to promote correct branching and growth patterns.
Trees that block or impact sidewalks or right-of-ways shall be trimmed to allow a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways and structured to balance the growth. Trees planted in close proximity to sidewalks that cannot be trimmed to allow clearance shall be transplanted or removed.
All tree trimmings accumulated from maintenance activities shall be removed during the same working day.
Any tree that has been damaged must be surveyed by a qualified inspector to determine safety, health and condition in order to determine direction of care.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Any tree that constitutes an immediate hazard, i.e., broken branches overhanging right of ways or trees fallen/leaning into pedestrian areas, shall be promptly barricaded and the hazard alleviated as soon as possible.
Trees less than five years planted shall be trimmed yearly and larger, more mature trees as needed or approximately once per three years as funding permits.
Shrub pruning will be scheduled when the plant is blocking sight lines or encroaching on sidewalks or right-of-ways. Pruning will be designed to encourage the natural shape of the plant.
Shrub species shall be determined by size limitations, drought and heat tolerance, aesthetics, and location. The placement of shrubs around playgrounds and sports courts should be avoided.
Replacements
Trees removed from landscaped areas shall be replaced with approved species within six weeks of removal.
Trees planted within three feet of sidewalks or right-of-ways will be replaced at an adjacent site where appropriate.
Shrubs planted in landscaped areas will be replaced within three months where appropriate. Shrubs planted in groupings that inhibit the natural growth pattern of the plant will not be replaced.
All tree and shrub species replacements shall be on the approved list for parks and planted and staked in accordance with established specifications.
Fertilization
Native trees and shrubs are not routinely fertilized. Fertilization occurs only when problems or growth deficiencies are realized.
Trees planted in planters or restricted growth conditions shall be fertilized once per year.
RESTROOMS
Cleaning
Standalone or with concessions
Restrooms shall be cleaned and restocked twice a week.
Cleaning services shall be contracted with the contractor specified to fulfill specific tasks twice a week.
Concession stand cleaning is the sole responsibility of the concessionaire.
Repairs
All vandalism or offensive graffiti in or on restrooms shall be repaired within the same working day. Where repairs are not able to be completed, the fixture or entire facility will be closed until repairs are completed.
Fixtures that are unable to be used shall be clearly marked as out of order.
Restrooms with clogged or slow draining plumbing lines shall be closed until repairs are completed. Repairs to the infrastructure of the concession stand, including electrical, cooling, water, block, etc., is the responsibility of the City. Repairs to the appliances and storage is the responsibility of the concessionaire.
Accessibility
All restrooms shall meet the appropriate ADA guidelines with respect to accessibility and barrier free pathways.
Walkways leading to restrooms shall be barrier free and meet ADA guidelines with respect to width.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
All fixtures shall meet design criteria formulated to resist vandalism.
Painting of restroom walls and sealing of floors shall be completed at least once per year.
Fixture Specifications
All fixtures shall be designed to be vandalism resistant and water saving.
Concession fixtures and infrastructure shall meet all guidelines formulated by the Missouri City Inspections and Permits Department for food handling.
FENCING, WALLS & GATES
Repairs
Interior and perimeter walls including City and privatelyowned.
Walls on City-owned property that have been damaged but do not constitute an imminent hazard shall be repaired within two weeks.
Walls sufficiently damaged on City-owned property that allow easy access to canals or other hazardous areas, or that opens residents to inappropriate dangers, shall be either repaired or replaced with alternate fencing until repairs can be initiated within four hours of notice.
Repair of private walls that have been damaged surrounding park grounds is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Request Code Enforcement notify owners and monitor and enforce repairs by owner.
Ownership
A wall that separates a residential development from a park will be considered to be privatelymaintained.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
Graffiti located on a wall surrounding a park will be removed or painted over by the City within 48 hours of notice regardless of ownership.
Painted walls that are on City property will be repainted when the appearance detracts from the overall aesthetics of the park.
PLAYGROUNDS
Cleaning
Surfacing and accessible areas with play equipment.
Debris accumulating inside playground sand areas shall be removed twice weekly. When high displacement of surfacing occurs in play areas, the area shall be filled or raked level weekly.
The entire surfacing area of a contained playground shall be raked, debris removed, and leveled inches on a weekly schedule.
Graffiti on playground apparatus shall be removed within one working day.
Design Specifications
Apparatus that have overlapping fall zones or that do not meet ASTM guidelines with respect to design shall be evaluated and a report generated for review.
Accessibility
All playgrounds constructed after 1990 must meet guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Subsequent playgrounds must meet all the updated regulations of the Act prior to construction as do all areas that have been augmented or changed. Current regulations, as stipulated by ASTM guidelines, must be followed when determining fall zones, transfer points, barriers, railings, height requirements, surfacing, and replacements. Inspections
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
It is recommended playground apparatus, accessible surfacing and surrounding area shall be inspected for ADA and ASTM compliance, wear, and structural stability a minimum of once every month.
All play areas shall be inspected daily for debris, graffiti/vandalism and safety.
Repairs
Apparatus or surfacing that has been damaged or worn that creates a potential hazard will immediately be rendered unusable and repaired as soon as possible.
Apparatus or their parts that do not meet current ASTM guidelines, such as old spring animals, barriers, ladders, see saws, etc., when damaged or unusable, shall be replaced with an approved new version.
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Cleaning/Debris Removal
Storm water transport piping and infrastructure
Soil build-up or plants growing inside drainage inlets or along weirs that disrupt the normal water movement through piping or into retention areas shall be removed when workload permits.
Underground Piping
Debris blocking or hindering drainage of the underground piping of the storm water system shall be reported to the Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works personnel for cleaning or repairs. Collapsed or damaged underground piping shall be immediately reported to the Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works. Sink holes or unsafe standing water that are a product of the drainage system problems shall be flagged and the area rendered unusable until the hazard is eliminated.
Headwall Repairs and Safety
Inlets and in-ground grates shall be structurally secure and securely attached. Unattached grates shall be secured within 72 hours of notice and unsafe ground mounted grates shall be repaired or rendered safe within two hours.
Slopes next to headwalls that are too steep and unmaintainable shall be stepped down using interlocking blocks or poured-in-place concrete to form wings.
RETAINING WALLS
Safety
Raised planters and soil retaining structures
Walls that are over 30" in height must have fencing/barricades that warn of grade change attached to top.
Appearance
Graffiti on walls shall be removed within 48 hours.
Walls that are painted shall be repainted on an every other year basis, walls that are dirty/stained and not painted shall be power washed when workload allows.
Repairs
Damaged walls that have blocks out of place, but are not safety hazards shall be repaired when workload permits.
Walls that have loose block or grout shall be repaired as priority dictates. If the block is displaced or presents an immediate hazard, the area shall be rendered unusable and the wall repaired within two weeks.
PAVILIONS AND GAZEBO
Cleaning/Weekly and Daily
Roofed areas with grills, tables and slabs
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
All pavilions shall have remains of banners, tape, signs, streamers, and other foreign material removed from the pad, tables and infrastructure twice a week.
Pavilions shall be free of all debris and spilled materials; the stained pad and tables shall be washed and squeegeed to remove standing water weekly when needed.
Grills shall have all old charcoal removed on a weekly basis.
Repair
Infrastructures shall be inspected for wear at least once per month and all noted repairs completed within two working days.
The structure will be immediately rendered unusable when damage is determined to be a safety hazard. Repairs or removal shall be initiated within two working hours of notice.
Painting
The infrastructure, legs and beams, shall be painted a minimum of once every three years, if the pavilion is painted. Vandalism/graffiti or damage may mandate painting more often.
Color of paint to remain as constructed. Any change in color must be approved prior to initiation of work.
Lighting/Electrical
Lighting shall be and scheduled to be on at dusk and off at dawn.
Electrical outlets shall be GFCI protected.
Hand hole covers protecting internal wiring, lights and outlets shall be replaced/repaired within one working day of notice. Hazardous conditions shall be repaired or rendered safe immediately upon notice.
Accessibility
All pavilions in a park shall be accessible with barrier free accommodation. In all pavilions, at least one ADA-approved table shall be available and placed in proximity to the entrance.
Grills shall have a minimum of 44" clearance on two sides and have barrier free access.
Reservable
Reservability will be determined by use, availability and number of pavilions. Non-reservable or first-come/first-served pavilions are available in all parks that have pavilions.
Reservable pavilions shall be clearly identified with a sign.
SIGNAGE
Identification
Informational, regulatory, identifying, and instructional
ID signs shall conform to the latest design requirements as set forth by the Director. Signs that have been installed prior to the development of the new standard shall be replaced with the new design when damaged.
ID signs shall be single or double-sided and placed at the major entrance to a park unless otherwise directed by Director. Care must be observed to place signs out of right-of-ways where visual obstruction may occur.
Rules
Wording and design of rules signs shall be approved by the Director and Code Enforcement. Old signs that do not meet this requirement shall be replaced on a schedule as determined by available funding.
Level 1 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Rules sign placement shall be facing all standard egress points into the park. Signs should also be placed along sidewalks that access from parking lots into the amenities of the park.
Specialty
Areas that are specified as non-smoking shall be clearly identified with a "Smoke Free" sign approved by the City and posted to be seen from the major access points.
Spaces reserved for handicap parking in lots shall be clearly marked with a sign that identifies the specific code requirement. Spaces suitable for van use should be identified as such on the sign.
Sidewalks or pathways designated as a walking or biking trail shall be clearly identified and signed to provide distances and the responsibilities of the user.
Areas where motorized vehicles are prohibited shall be clearly marked at each entrance and the specific regulation noted.
Pavilions that are reservable shall be designated by a sign permanently affixed to a post clearly visible from the normal point of egress.
Repairs/Preventative Maintenance/Replacement
All signs that have been damaged shall be repaired or replaced within five working days. Signs that have graffiti will be cleaned within 48 hours.
The wording of all signs in a park will be consistent and shall be replaced as such when damaged.
Misc. Park Amenities
Repair/Replacement
Benches, grills, picnic tables, trash containers, bike racks/loops, flag poles, drinking fountains etc.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
Barbecue units that are rusted or damaged shall be replaced in kind within six weeks.
Bike racks/loops, flag poles, picnic tables, benches, grills shall be inspected for structural stability at least once per month and repaired, if necessary, within two working days. If the amenity is considered a safety hazard, it should immediately be removed and replaced when repaired.
Picnic tables and benches will not be replaced if the rubberized covering has been damaged unless the structural stability is compromised or the safety of the user is in question.
The drainage system for drinking fountains that are routinely clogged with sand or silt will be emptied and rebuilt when workload permits. Priority of repairs will be dependent on frequency of unclogging.
Cleaning/Stocking
Debris accumulating inside and under barbecue grills, drinking fountains, and bleachers shall be picked up and removed daily.
Drinking fountain's bowls shall be cleaned weekly.
Placement
Bike racks/loops shall be set near all playgrounds and restrooms.
Accessibility
Drinking fountains, picnic tables, grills and benches shall meet all new ADA requirements when replaced.
Areas leading to and around the amenities shall be barrier free at all times.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
Barbecue units shall be painted once per year.
Picnic tables should be permanently attached to pavilion pads with anchor bolts or chained together to reduce damage and theft.
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
TURF Common and/or hybrid Bermuda grass, no over seeded areas
Appearance
The turf maintenance goal is to provide turf areas of a uniform color within the limitation of soil quality, water availability and funding.
Depressions or mounds that may constitute a trip hazard shall be filled or removed as necessary on a schedule that is based on the severity of the problem.
Large bare areas within turf expanses shall be scarified, top-dressed and reseeded when workload, budgetary constraints and climatic conditions are favorable.
Mowing Operations
Lawn areas shall be mowed and edged to an even height, not to exceed 1-1/2 inch.
Lawn areas adjacent to sidewalks, curbs and hard surface pads or patios, shall be edged with a bladed edger or string trimmer.
Chemical control and string trimming is permitted along chain link fences, sign posts, mature trees, structures and in sidewalk expansion joints.
Grass clippings shall be collected and removed to a refuse container if they are thick enough to be designated as unsightly.
A total of 41 mows are budgeted throughout the year and the scheduling is to be determined by the contract administrator, contractor or Park Superintendent.
All mowing tasks begun in a basin shall be completed during the same working day. Safety during mowing shall be strictly followed. Exit chutes on equipment shall not throw debris outside the confines of the basin.
Grass or weeds immediately adjacent to trees shall be removed; all methods used to remove this growth must insure that no damage is done to the tree.
Aerate/Dethatching
Aerating or dethatching is recommended and will be completed only when growth or health of turf is significantly affected upon available funding.
Pesticide and Related Chemical
Use
All chemicals shall be approved prior to use by the appropriate manager. All chemical control must be performed in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations.
All personnel using pesticides in a park must be certified by the TDA in that specific use category. In every instance, the least toxic pesticide that meets the label requirements for control shall be used.
No pesticide spraying or applications will be allowed in areas that border schools while school is in session.
Fertilization
Fertilization is recommended twice per year.
Water
Watering schedules will be maintained to adequately promote growth and a uniform turf. Seasonal frequencies shall be set to use the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health and vigor of the turf.
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Maintenance is recommended 25 times per year and shall be to provide a functioning sprinkler system. This is defined as one where all the heads are functioning properly over a given period of time resulting in a uniform pattern, the sprinklers are watering the correct arc, and the controller is keeping time and all stations are operating.
All sprinkler system deficiencies shall be corrected within one working day of notice. Broken or leaking mains, valves, meters or backflow devices shall be immediately turned off and repaired within one working day.
Sprinklers should start no earlier than 10 pm and be off no later than 6am where possible. Sprinklers shall be set at least 12 inches from the base of walls and adjusted to protect these walls from damage. All perimeter walls shall be free from direct sprinkler spray.
Sprinkler installations/designs that waste water, prohibit normal growth of the turf, or adversely affects the maintenance activities of the park, shall be noted and repaired when sufficient funds are identified.
The sprinkler system shall be turned off in the event that sufficient rain has fallen or rain is currently falling and is forecasted to continue. Sprinkler valves affected by pooling water shall be turned off until all standing water is gone.
All remote control valves, quick couplers, flow controls, master valves and gate valves shall be installed in boxes and maintained debris free. All boxes shall be installed level with existing grade with secure lids.
All backflow units must be inspected and approved on a yearly basis. Sprinkler systems where units have failed or have not been approved must be turned off until unit is certified.
Disease and Insect Control
Periodic treatments for ant control will be necessary for those infestations that become a nuisance to the patron.
Bee hives in proximity to these areas shall be removed within one working day of notice to protect the welfare of patrons.
All personnel using pesticides in a park must be certified by the TDA in that specific use category. The applicator must be properly licensed for the specific pest control methods that are utilized.
Contracted maintenance personnel must be certified and under the auspices of a Qualifying Party not affiliated with the City.
LITTER CONTROL All debris in or around the exterior of the parks boundaries.
General Cleaning
Cleaning services shall include, but not be limited to, removal of all trash such as paper, cans, bottles, broken glass and dried or dead plants, or parts of plants (i.e., leaves, fronds, branches under 6" in diameter, etc.), and signs attached to or placed in the basin.
Trash and debris left in and around holding water, flood irrigation or storm water gates and grates shall be picked up and removed with the normal cleaning schedule.
All debris accumulated from plant material removal or trimming shall be removed during the same working day.
All cleaning shall be completed by 11am.
All non-turf areas shall be raked and weeds removed as scheduled.
Blowing or raking debris, leaves, grass clippings or any other matter, into the streets is not permitted.
All debris accumulated from cleaning operations shall be disposed of in an appropriate refuse container or sanitary landfill.
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Trash Receptacles
All trash barrels shall be emptied and trash liners replaced (where necessary) on the normal cleaning schedule.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
LIGHTING-SECURITY/AREA Poles, fixtures, and wiring
Inspections
Metal and concrete light poles shall be inspected on a quarterly basis to determine stability and safety of the bolt pattern and lower pole sections that are in sprinkled areas.
Repairs
Priority repairs shall be completed within three working days. Priority repairs include instability of light poles, damage to electrical systems or exposed wiring. Areas with priority problems will be flagged or barricaded within two hours.
Non-priority repairs will be completed when workload permits or when grouped with other low priorities, usually within one month.
Light Poles
Light poles shall be replaced in kind with existing type.
Inventory Control
The intent of lighting/electrical repairs and maintenance is to standardize the materials used in the field without changing the overall appearance. To this extent, wherever possible replacement parts should conform to agreed-upon inventories.
HARD
SURFACE
Daily Cleaning
Walks, roads, ramps, etc.
Sidewalks shall remain clear at all times and plant material shall have a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways. Sucker growth and/or low growth shall be removed as needed.
Weekly/Monthly Cleaning
Stains or discolorations on hardscape surfaces shall be washed and squeegeed dry on a monthly basis.
Soil build-up or accumulated organic material in curb lines shall be removed during the scheduled clean.
Grass or weeds growing in curb lines, expansion joints, or over hardscape areas shall be removed as scheduled.
Accessibility
Minimum maintained width for all walkways/pathways for accessibility is 44".
Any displacement or change in height of a sidewalk/pathway greater than 1/4" will render the pathway as inaccessible. Heaved or raised sidewalks greater than 1/4" in height shall be repaired within one month.
Security/Safety
Sand/gravel, oil, or materials that may constitute a trip/slip hazard must be removed within two hours of notice.
All hard surface areas shall be inspected on a biweekly basis and a repair list generated for prioritization.
VANDALISM/GRAFFITI Damage to facilities due to abuse
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Repairs
Any damage in these locations shall be inspected upon notification and prioritized with regard to potential hazard and repairs scheduled accordingly.
Graffiti in or around park areas shall be removed or painted over within 48 hours of notice. Graffiti that is obvious and contains profanity or inappropriate personal information shall be removed within one working day.
Damage to the structure of walls surrounding the perimeter of the park will be investigated as to the ownership of the wall. The wall will be immediately inspected as to stability and potential hazard, and will be sectioned off if necessary. Upon determination of either City ownership or coownership, it will be repaired within two weeks.
Advise Code Enforcement to notify, monitor and enforce repairs by owner.
Reporting
All vandalism shall be reported and repaired using work orders that identify the damage as deliberate to track trends and formulate possible prevention actions.
Damage in excess of $500 shall be photographed and documented in an incident form.
Police shall be notified and a report generated for damage in excess of $1,000 or where a firearm was used.
TREES/SHRUBS Plant material growth and vigor
Trimming and Staking
All vegetation maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to encourage and maintain the healthy growth and vigor of the plant material.
Staking and ties shall be removed from a tree as soon as the tree has demonstrated that rooting and trunk strength has developed sufficiently to hold the head without bending. Trimming may be necessary to assist in this endeavor.
Approximately six months to one year after initial planting, new trees shall be trimmed and structured to promote correct branching and growth patterns.
Trees that block or impact sidewalks or right-of-ways shall be trimmed to a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways and structured to balance the growth. Trees planted in close proximity to sidewalks that cannot be trimmed to allow clearance shall be transplanted or removed.
All tree trimmings accumulated from maintenance activities shall be removed during the same working day.
All tree removals shall be approved by the City's representative, in writing, before any commencement of work. A log shall be formulated to document the location, date, species, size and replacement status after the removal.
Any tree that has been damaged must be surveyed by a qualified inspector to determine safety, health and condition in order to determine direction of care.
Any tree that constitutes an immediate hazard, i.e., broken branches overhanging right of ways or trees fallen/leaning into pedestrian areas, shall be promptly barricaded and the hazard alleviated as soon as possible.
Trees less than five years planted shall be trimmed yearly and larger, more mature trees as needed or approximately once per three years.
Shrub pruning shall occur during the routine weekly work schedule. Pruning will be designed to encourage the natural shape of the plant.
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Shrub species shall be determined by size limitations, drought and heat tolerance, aesthetics, and location. The placement of shrubs around playgrounds and sports courts should be avoided.
Replacements
Trees removed from landscaped areas shall be replaced with approved species within six weeks of removal.
Trees planted within three feet of sidewalks or right-of-ways will be replaced at an adjacent site where appropriate.
Shrubs planted in granite areas with drip irrigation will be replaced within three months where appropriate. Shrubs planted in groupings that inhibit the natural growth pattern of the plant will not be replaced.
All tree and shrub species replacements shall be on the approved list for parks and planted and staked in accordance with established specifications.
Fertilization
Trees and shrubs are to be fertilized at least once per year.
Disease and Insect Control
Trees and shrubs are not treated for disease or insect control unless a specific infestation threatens the health of adjacent trees or creates a hazard to the public.
FENCING/WALLS
Repairs
Perimeter walls including City and privately owned
Walls on City-owned property that have been damaged but do not constitute an imminent hazard shall be repaired within two weeks.
Walls sufficiently damaged on City-owned property that allow easy access to canals or other hazardous areas, or that opens residents to inappropriate dangers, shall be either repaired or replaced with alternate fencing, until repairs can be initiated, within four hours of notice.
Repair of private walls that have been damaged surrounding park grounds is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Ownership
The ownership of a residential wall around a park will be assumed to be that of the homeowner.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
Graffiti located on a wall surrounding a park will be removed or painted over by the City within 48 hours of notice regardless of ownership.
Painted walls that are on City property will be repainted when the appearance detracts from the overall aesthetics of the park.
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Cleaning/Debris Removal
Storm water transport piping and infrastructure
Soil build-up or plants growing inside drainage inlets or along weirs that disrupt the normal water movement through piping or into retention areas shall be removed routinely.
Underground Piping
Debris blocking or hindering drainage of the underground piping of the storm water system shall be reported to Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works personnel for cleaning or repairs.
Collapsed or damaged underground piping shall be immediately reported to Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works. Sink holes or unsafe standing water that are a product of the drainage system problems shall be flagged and the area rendered unusable until the hazard is eliminated.
Level 2 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Headwall Repairs and Safety
Inlets and in-ground grates shall be structurally secure and securely attached. Unattached grates shall be secured within 72 hours of notice and unsafe ground mounted grates shall be repaired or rendered safe within two hours.
Slopes next to headwalls that are too steep and unmaintainable shall be stepped down using interlocking blocks or poured-in-place concrete to form wings.
RETAINING WALLS
Safety
Soil retaining structures
Walls that are over 30" in height must have fencing/barricades that warn of grade change attached to top.
Appearance
Graffiti on walls shall be removed within 48 hours.
Painted walls that are on City property will be repainted when the appearance detracts from the overall aesthetics of the park.
Repairs
Damaged walls or walls that have blocks out of place, but are not safety hazards, shall be repaired when workload permits.
Walls that have loose block or grout shall be repaired as priority dictates. If the block is displaced or presents an immediate hazard, the area shall be barricaded and the wall repaired as soon as possible.
SIGNAGE
Rules
Informational, regulatory, identifying, and instructional
Wording and design of rules signs shall be approved by the Director and Code Enforcement. Old signs that do not meet this requirement shall be replaced on a schedule to be determined. Rules sign placement shall be installed facing toward surrounding roads.
Specialty
Signs will be placed along the entrances to a park to notify dog owners to leash and pick up after their dogs while in the park.
Areas where motorized vehicles are prohibited shall be clearly marked at each entrance and the specific regulation noted.
Repairs/Preventative Maintenance/Replacement
All signs that have been damaged shall be repaired or replaced within five working days. Signs that have graffiti will be cleaned within 48 hours. The wording of all signs in a park will be consistent and shall be replaced as such when damaged.
TURF
Appearance
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Tractor mowed to prevent new trees and overgrowth.
Mowing Operations
The area shall be cut to a height of six inches with a tractor mowing deck.
Pesticide and Related Chemical Use
No chemical control is necessary or recommended.
Fertilization
No fertilization is necessary or recommended.
Water
No watering is necessary or recommended.
Disease and Insect Control
No disease or insect control is necessary or recommended.
LITTER CONTROL
General Cleaning
All debris in or around the exterior of the area's boundaries.
Cleaning shall be completed on a monthly schedule.
Cleaning services shall include, but not limited to, removal of all trash, such as paper, cans, bottles and broken glass in natural or undeveloped areas.
Trash and debris left in and around holding water, flood irrigation or storm water gates and grates shall be picked up and removed with the normal cleaning schedule.
LIGHTING-SECURITY/AREA Poles, fixtures, and wiring
Lights Maintained
No lighting is available to these areas.
TREES/SHRUBS
Trimming
Plant material growth and vigor
All vegetation maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to encourage and maintain the healthy growth and vigor of the plant material.
Trees may be trimmed to allow passage of a tractor below them.
Trees shall be left to grow naturally unless this growth blocks access ways or the growth is detrimental to the health and structure of the tree.
All tree removals shall be approved by the City's representative, in writing, before any commencement of work. A log shall be formulated to document the location, date, species, size and replacement status after the removal.
Any tree that has been damaged must be surveyed by a qualified inspector to determine safety, health and condition in order to determine direction of care.
Any tree that constitutes an immediate hazard, i.e., broken branches overhanging right of ways or trees fallen/leaning into pedestrian areas, shall be promptly barricaded and the hazard alleviated as soon as possible.
Disease and Insect Control
Trees and shrubs are not treated for disease or insect control unless a specific infestation threatens the health of adjacent trees or creates a hazard to the public.
FENCING
Perimeter fencing including City and privately owned
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Management Standards
Design Specifications
None.
Repairs
Fencing on City-owned property that have been damaged but do not constitute an imminent hazard shall be repaired within two months.
Fencing sufficiently damaged on City-owned property that allow easy access to canals or other hazardous areas, or that opens residents to inappropriate dangers, shall be either repaired or replaced with alternate fencing, until repairs can be initiated, within four hours of notice.
Repair of private fencing that have been damaged in the surrounding area is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Ownership
The ownership of a residential fence around an area will be assumed to be that of the private property owner.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
None needed.
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Cleaning/Debris Removal
Stormwater transport piping and infrastructure
The areas immediately behind vertical inlets shall be cleaned as scheduled.
Soil build-up or plants growing inside drainage inlets or along weirs that disrupt the normal water movement through piping or into retention areas shall be removed routinely.
Underground Piping
Debris blocking or hindering drainage of the underground piping of the storm water system shall be reported to the Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works for cleaning or repairs.
Collapsed or damaged underground piping shall be immediately reported to the Streets and Drainage Division of Public Works. Sink holes or unsafe standing water that are a product of the drainage system problems shall be flagged and the area rendered unusable until the hazard is eliminated.
Headwall Repairs and Safety
Inlets and in-ground grates shall be structurally secure and securely attached. Unattached grates shall be secured within 72 hours of notice and unsafe ground mounted grates shall be repaired or rendered safe within two hours.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
TURF Common and/or hybrid Bermuda grass, no overseeded areas.
Appearance
The turf maintenance goal is to provide turf areas of a uniform color within the limitation of soil quality, water availability and funding.
Large bare areas within the fields shall be scarified, top-dressed and re-sodded when the facility is shut down for maintenance in the summer.
Depressions or mounds that may constitute a trip hazard shall be filled or removed as necessary prior to the next scheduled play.
Mowing Operations
Lawn areas shall be mowed and edged to an even height, not to exceed 1 1/2".
Lawn areas adjacent to sidewalks, curbs and hard surface pads or pavilions shall be edged with a bladed edger or string trimmer .
Chemical control and string trimming is permitted along chain link fences, sign posts, mature trees, structures and in sidewalk expansion joints.
Grass clippings shall be collected and removed to a refuse container in all instances after mowing or as directed by parks supervision.
A total of 42 mows per year are recommended and the scheduling of mows is to be determined by the Parks Superintendent or Recognized Sports Association (RSA) in response to growth patterns and use.
All mowing tasks begun in a facility shall be completed during the same working day.
Safety during mowing shall be strictly followed; mowing operations must be suspended while park patrons are present in order to reduce personal injury liability and exit chutes on equipment shall not throw debris outside the confines of the park.
Grass or weeds immediately adjacent to trees shall be removed; all methods used to remove this growth must insure that no damage is done to the tree.
Aerate/Dethatching
Aerating, dethatching or verti-cutting is recommended to be completed once per month during the growing season.
Pesticide and Related Chemical Use
All chemicals shall be approved prior to use by the Parks Superintendent.
All chemical control must be performed in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations.
All personnel using pesticides in a facility must be certified in that specific use category by the TDA.
In every instance, the least toxic pesticide that meets the label requirements for control shall be used.
Weed treatments are to be scheduled for winter weed control when the height and density of the weeds reduce the level of play, or when appearance is adversely affected.
Fertilization
Type of fertilizer shall be determined by the needs of the turf, contracted supplies, and available funding.
Rates of application shall be one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of turf per month in the growing season.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Application shall be by broadcast method where one-half of total is applied in one direction and the remaining applied in a direction perpendicular to the previous.
Any spillage of fertilizer overthrown onto sidewalks, pavilions, hard surface courts, etc. shall be immediately removed.
Water
Watering schedules will be maintained to adequately promote growth and maintain a uniform turf. Seasonal frequencies shall be set to use the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health and vigor of the turf.
Weekly maintenance shall be provided to maintain a functioning sprinkler system which is defined as one where all the heads are functioning properly over a given period of time resulting in a uniform pattern, the sprinklers are watering the correct arc, and the controller is keeping time and all stations are operating.
All sprinkler system deficiencies shall be corrected within one working day of notice. Broken or leaking mains, valves, meters or backflow devices shall be immediately turned off and repaired as soon as practical.
Sprinklers should start no earlier than 10:00 pm and be off no later than 6:00 am where possible. Exception will be during the maintenance renovation period to address needs of newly installed sod.
The sprinkler system shall be turned off in the event that sufficient rain has fallen or rain is currently falling and is forecasted to continue.
All remote control valves, quick couplers, flow controls, master valves and gate valves shall be installed in boxes and maintained debris free. All boxes shall be installed level with existing grade with secure lids. Boxes or sprinkler heads that are raised and may be considered a trip hazard shall be leveled before the next scheduled play.
All backflow units must be inspected and approved on a yearly basis. Sprinkler systems where units have failed or have not been approved must be turned off until unit is certified.
Disease and Insect Control
Periodic treatments for ant control will be necessary for those infestations that become a nuisance to the participant or spectator.
All pesticide applications must be performed in accordance with the TDA regulations. The applicator must be properly licensed for the specific pest control methods that are utilized.
FIELD MARKING/LAYOUT Soccer, flag/tackle football, lacrosse, rugby, etc.
Design/Installation
All sports fields shall be between 300-360 feet long by 150-300 feet wide. The goals shall be set centered on the fields with the penalty box, corner kick area, center line and circle, and other lines set per FIFA guidelines.
Sports fields shall be constructed to be crowned in the center with a 1-2% slope designed to direct water toward the sidelines. Slopes shall be consistent and protect the goal mouths from collecting water.
Goals shall be sufficiently stable to resist damage by climbing and shall be free of hooks, or other hand/finger entrapment areas that may be hazardous to the participant.
An area for participants or coaches should be delineated along the sidelines to restrict the movement of coaches and substitutes.
Weekly/Daily Preparation During Programmed Use
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Lines for the perimeter of the fields shall be repainted weekly during the season unless specifically requested for tournaments or specialized play.
Lines for differing applications, such as flag football or lacrosse on a soccer field, shall be painted with alternating colors. Colors shall be specific for each activity.
All soccer goals shall be inspected weekly for damage or structural stability. All problems shall be reported and repaired prior to the next scheduled use.
Field Preparation During Programmed Maintenance Breaks
Bare areas or stressed areas shall be removed and resodded.
Areas with severe compaction problems shall be removed and replaced with soil having 50% sand, 30% screened indigenous soil and 20% decomposed organic material.
Soil samples shall be sent to a soils testing lab for determination of soil needs. The recommendation of the lab will be completed prior to the end of the maintenance period.
Sports goals shall be repainted and inspected for structural stability.
LITTER CONTROL
General Cleaning
All debris in or around the exterior of the park's boundaries.
Cleaning services shall include, but not limited to, removal of all trash, such as paper, cans, bottles, broken glass and dried or dead plants, or parts of plants (I.e. leaves, fronds, branches under 6" in diameter, etc.), and signs attached to or placed in the contracted area.
All debris accumulated from plant material removal or trimming shall be removed during the same working day.
All cleaning shall be completed prior to the start of play or by 11 am, whichever is earliest.
All non-turf areas between fields shall be raked and weeds removed on a weekly schedule.
Blowing or raking debris, leaves, grass clippings or any other matter into the streets or parking lots is not permitted.
All debris accumulated from cleaning operations shall be disposed of in an appropriate refuse container or sanitary landfill.
Trash Receptacles
All trash barrels shall be emptied and trash liners replaced (where necessary) on a daily basis when the fields are in use.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
LIGHTING-SECURITY/AREA Poles, fixtures, and wiring
Inspections
Lighting shall be checked on a twice per month basis and a list of deficiencies formulated for repair.
Athletic field light poles shall be inspected on a quarterly basis to determine stability and safety of the bolt pattern and lower pole sections.
Repairs
Priority repairs shall be completed within two working days. Games will not be started where the light levels on the field has dropped below safety levels as determined by the facility supervisor.
Non-priority repairs will be completed when workload permits or when grouped with other low priorities, usually within one week.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Replacement of lights or fixtures shall be in-kind with the existing apparatus unless it is out of production where replacement will be with one of similar appearance. Where a majority of lights are defective, replacement will be with approved fixture for new construction.
Electrical problems that may create a hazardous condition shall be rendered safe immediately upon notice. System shall be disabled until repairs have been completed or safety is assured.
Light Poles
Light poles shall be replaced in kind with existing or similar type.
Inventory Control
Lighting in the common areas between fields shall be high pressure sodium with approved fixture. Field lighting is 1500 watt metal halide.
The intent of lighting/electrical repairs and maintenance is to standardize the materials used in the field without changing the overall appearance. To this extent, wherever possible, replacement parts should conform to agreed-upon inventories. Field lighting may be type specific where the replacement bulb must be exactly the same manufacturer and model as the existing bulbs.
HARD SURFACE
Daily Cleaning
Walks, roads, parking lots, ramps, etc.
Sidewalks shall remain clear at all times and plant material shall have a minimum a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways. Sucker growth and/or low growth shall be removed as needed.
Weekly/Monthly Cleaning
Stains or discolorations on hardscape surfaces shall be washed and squeegeed dry on a weekly basis.
Soil build-up or accumulated organic material in curb lines shall be removed weekly.
Grass or weeds growing in curb lines, expansion joints, or over hardscape areas shall be removed weekly.
Accessibility
Minimum maintained width for all walkways/pathways for accessibility is 44".
Any displacement or change in height of a sidewalk/pathway greater than 1/4" will render the pathway as inaccessible. Heaved or raised sidewalks greater than 1/4" in height shall be repaired within one week.
Ramp ways connecting to accessible pathways shall have a maximum rise of five percent or one inch rise for every 20" length. A maximum two percent cross slope is allowable.
Security/Safety
Sand/gravel, oil, or materials that may constitute a trip/slip hazard must be removed within two hours of notice.
Parking lots shall be barricaded to restrict access when conditions are not conducive for use. All hard surface areas shall be inspected at least once per month and a repair list generated for prioritization. Areas that are deemed hazardous shall be rendered unusable until repairs are completed.
Access Walkways
Pathways into complexes shall be clearly identified and signed.
Access ways into the facilities shall be a minimum of 6" thick to allow for trucks or emergency vehicles.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Repairs
Damage to any facility amenity shall be inspected upon notification and prioritized with regard to potential hazard and repairs scheduled accordingly.
Graffiti in or around ballfield facilities shall be removed or painted over within twenty-four (24) hours of notice. Graffiti that is obvious and contains profanity or inappropriate personal information shall be removed prior to the start of the next scheduled play or within one working day whichever is earliest.
Damage that occurs in a ballfield complex that may affect the safety of the participants must be repaired prior to play. If the repairs cannot be completed in time, the play must be suspended or canceled until the facility is rendered safe.
Reporting
All vandalism shall be reported and repaired using work orders that identify the damage as deliberate to track trends and formulate possible prevention actions.
Damage in excess of $500 shall be photographed and documented in an incident form.
Police shall be notified and a report generated for damage in excess of $1,000 or where a firearm was used.
TREES/SHRUBS
Trimming and Staking
Plant material growth and vigor
All vegetation maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to encourage and maintain the healthy growth and vigor of the plant material.
Staking and ties shall be removed from a tree as soon as the tree has demonstrated that rooting and trunk strength has developed sufficiently to hold the head without bending. Trimming may be necessary to assist in this endeavor.
Approximately six months to one year after initial planting, new trees shall be trimmed and structured to promote correct branching and growth patterns.
Trees that block or impact sidewalks or right-of-ways shall be trimmed to allow a minimum eight (8) foot clearance over sidewalks and trails and thirteen and a half (13.5) foot clearance over vehicle right of ways and structured to balance the growth. Trees planted in close proximity to sidewalks that cannot be trimmed to allow clearance shall be transplanted or removed.
All tree trimmings accumulated from maintenance activities shall be removed during the same working day.
All tree removals shall be approved by the City's representative, in writing, before any commencement of work. A log shall be formulated to document the location, date, species, size and replacement status after the removal.
Any tree that has been damaged must be surveyed by a qualified inspector to determine safety, health and condition in order to determine direction of care.
Any tree that constitutes an immediate hazard, i.e., broken branches overhanging right of ways or trees fallen/leaning into pedestrian areas, shall promptly be barricaded and the hazard alleviated as soon as possible.
Trees less than five years planted shall be trimmed yearly and larger, more mature trees as needed or approximately once per three years as funding permits.
Shrub pruning will be scheduled when the plant is blocking sight lines or encroaching on sidewalks or right-of-ways. Pruning will be designed to encourage the natural shape of the plant. Shearing or pollarding should be avoided.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Shrub species shall be determined by size limitations, drought and heat tolerance, aesthetics, and location. The placement of shrubs around playgrounds and sports courts should be avoided.
Replacements
Trees removed from landscaped areas shall be replaced with approved species within six weeks of removal.
Trees removed from turf areas shall be replaced only where bubblers are present.
Trees planted within three feet of sidewalks or right-of-ways will be replaced at an adjacent site where appropriate. If no site that permits unobstructed access is available with an appropriate water source, the tree will not be replaced.
Shrubs planted in landscaped areas with bubblers will be replaced within one month where appropriate. Shrubs planted in groupings that inhibit the natural growth pattern of the plant will not be replaced.
All tree and shrub species replacements shall be on the approved list for parks and planted and staked in accordance with established specifications.
Fertilization
Native trees and shrubs are not routinely fertilized. Fertilization occurs only when problems or growth deficiencies are realized.
Non-native trees or trees planted in planters or restricted growth conditions shall be fertilized once per year.
Disease and Insect Control
Trees and shrubs are to be treated for disease or insect control where the health of the tree is in jeopardy or where the tree poses a hazard to the public.
RESTROOMS Stand alone or with concessions
Cleaning
Restrooms shall be cleaned and restocked prior to scheduled use.
Cleaning services shall be contracted with the contractor specified to fulfill specific tasks as determined by scheduled use.
Concession stand cleaning is the sole responsibility of the concessionaire.
Repairs
All vandalism or offensive graffiti in or on restrooms shall be repaired the same working day. Where repairs are not able to be completed, the fixture or entire facility will be closed until repairs are completed.
Fixtures that are unable to be used shall be clearly marked as out of order.
Restrooms with clogged or slow draining plumbing lines shall be closed until repairs are completed. Repairs to the infrastructure of the concession stand, including electrical, cooling, water, block, etc., is the responsibility of the City. Repairs to the appliances and storage is the responsibility of the concessionaire.
Accessibility
All restrooms shall meet the appropriate ADA guidelines with respect to accessibility and barrierfree pathways.
Walkways leading to restrooms shall be barrier-free and meet ADA guidelines with respect to width.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
All fixtures shall meet design criteria formulated to resist vandalism. Painting of restroom walls shall be completed at least once per year.
Fixture Specifications
All fixtures shall be designed to be vandalism resistant and water saving.
Concession fixtures and infrastructure shall meet all guidelines formulated by the Missouri City Inspections and Permits Department for food handling.
FENCING AND GATES
Design Specifications
Fences around and within facilities
Fencing shall be nine-gauge around the perimeter of the fields.
All facilities shall have a minimum 10-foot wide gate to allow for maintenance vehicles to access the fields and lights.
Fencing shall be installed to protect spectators around concession areas.
Fences immediately behind goals that are designed to prevent balls from leaving a facility shall be a minimum of ten feet tall and 40 feet wide.
Repairs
Fences/gates that have been determined to be damaged, but not an immediate safety concern will be repaired or replaced during the next maintenance period. Fences that are damaged that constitute a hazard to either the participants or spectators shall be fixed prior to the next scheduled use.
Perimeter fences or gates that are not a safety hazard but allow access to a facility shall be repaired prior to the end of the work shift.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
The fencing shall be visually inspected by maintenance personnel on a weekly basis to document wear or safety concerns.
Opening/Closing
Field supervision shall open all facilities for use prior to the start of programmed use. This supervisor shall inspect the fields for safety concerns and determine the appropriateness of the facility for play.
Field supervision shall close the facility after programmed use. This supervisor shall inspect the area and document any problems for maintenance personnel. The supervisor shall also store the bases and cover all mounds with tarps on baseball fields.
SIGNAGE Informational, regulatory, identifying, and instructional Rules
Wording and design of rules signs shall be approved by the Director and Code Enforcement. Old signs that do not meet this requirement shall be replaced on a schedule as determined by available funding.
Rules sign placement shall be in non-turf areas and facing all standard egress points into the facility. Signs should also be placed along sidewalks that access from parking lots into the amenities of the park.
Specialty
All soccer facilities are specified as non-smoking and shall be clearly identified as such with a "Smoke Free" sign approved by the City and posted to be seen from all locations within the complex. Spaces reserved for handicap parking in lots shall be clearly marked with a sign that identifies the specific code requirement. Spaces suitable for van use should be identified as such on the sign.
Recreational Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Standards
Signs that identify specific field names or numbers shall be located adjacent to the fields or clearly visible to the participant.
Signs that restrict specific actions such as 'Field Use by Permit Only' or 'No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed' shall be placed at the entrance and at various locations throughout the facility.
Repairs/Preventative Maintenance/Replacement
All signs that have been damaged shall be repaired or replaced within one (1) working days. Signs that have graffiti will be cleaned prior to the next scheduled use.
The wording of all signs in a park will be consistent and shall be replaced as such when damaged.
MISC. PARK AMENITIES
Repair/Replacement
Benches, picnic tables, bleachers, trash containers, bike racks/ loops, flag poles, drinking fountains, etc.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
Bike racks/loops, flag poles, picnic tables, benches, grills shall be inspected for structural stability at least once per month and repaired, if necessary, within two working days. If the amenity is considered a safety hazard, it should immediately be removed and replaced when repaired.
The bleachers shall be inspected prior to each programmed use and repaired or rendered unusable if a safety problem is encountered.
Picnic tables and benches will not be replaced if the rubberized covering has been damaged unless the structural stability is compromised or the safety of the user is in question.
Cleaning/Stocking
Drinking fountain's bowls shall be cleaned weekly.
The bleachers and benches shall be cleaned prior to each programmed use.
Placement
Bike racks/loops shall be set near all entrances to the facility.
Accessibility
Drinking fountains, picnic tables, grills and benches shall meet all new ADA requirements when replaced.
Areas leading to and around the amenities shall be barrier-free at all times.
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
TURF Common and/or hybrid Bermuda grass, no over seeded areas.
Appearance
The turf maintenance goal is to provide turf areas of a uniform color and density. Depressions, uneven ground or mounds that may constitute a trip hazard shall be filled or removed prior to any play or programming.
Bare or worn areas within the fields shall be scarified, top-dressed and sodded when scheduling and climatic conditions are favorable.
Turf areas will be inspected during the programmed maintenance break and re-leveled/re-sodded as necessary.
Mowing Operations
Outfields shall be mowed and edged to an even height, not to exceed 1 1/2".
Infields of baseball fields shall be cut to a height of 1" depending on time of year and use.
Chemical control or blade edging is approved along warning tracks to control turf spreading to out of play areas.
Grass clippings shall be collected and removed to a refuse container in all instances after mowing to prevent grass buildup or thatch. Grass clippings may be returned to turf with aid of mulching mowers or reel mowers with approval of Parks and Commercial Facilities Foreman.
A total of 42 mows per year are recommended and the scheduling of mows is to be determined by the Parks Superintendent in response to growth patterns and use. A total of 52 mows per year is necessary where winter over seeding has occurred.
All mowing tasks begun in a sports facility shall be completed during the same working day.
Safety during mowing shall be strictly followed; mowing operations must be suspended while patrons are present (on a particular field) in order to reduce personal injury liability and exit chutes on equipment shall not throw debris outside the confines of the field or complex.
Edges of infields or outfields shall be lowered to prevent grass buildup and a potential trip hazard. Grass or weeds immediately adjacent to fences or backstops shall be remove or chemically sprayed all methods used to remove this growth must insure that no damage is done to the facility. Parks Foreman will determine applicable method.
Aerate/Dethatching
Aerating or dethatching is recommended where compaction or wear affects either the level of play or aesthetics of the fields.
Turf infields of baseball fields shall be aerated a minimum of twice per year.
Pesticide and Related Chemical Use
All chemicals shall be approved prior to use by the appropriate manager.
All chemical control must be performed in accordance with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations.
All personnel using pesticides in a park must be certified in that specific use category by the TDA. In every instance, the least toxic pesticide that meets the label requirements for control shall be used.
No pesticide spraying or applications will be allowed in fields that border schools while school is in session.
Weed treatments are to be scheduled for winter weed control when the height and density of the weeds interfere with the use of the fields or the aesthetics of the fields are compromised.
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
Fertilization
Type of fertilizer shall be determined by the needs of the turf, contracted supplies, and desired results.
Application shall be by broadcast method where one-half of total is applied in one direction and the remaining applied in a direction perpendicular to the previous. Any spillage of fertilizer overthrown onto sidewalks, patios, or any hard surface shall be immediately removed.
Water
Watering schedules will be maintained to adequately promote growth and maintain a uniform turf. Seasonal frequencies shall be set to use the least amount of water necessary to maintain the growth, health and vigor of the turf.
Weekly maintenance shall be provided to maintain a functioning sprinkler system which is defined as one where all the heads are functioning properly over a given period of time resulting in a uniform pattern, the sprinklers are watering the correct arc, and the controller is keeping time and all stations are operating.
All sprinkler system deficiencies shall be corrected within one working day of notice. Broken or leaking mains, valves, meters or backflow devices shall be immediately turned off and repaired as soon as practical.
Sprinklers should be scheduled to provide the correct amount of precipitation while not affecting the use of the fields.
Sprinklers shall be set along the edge of the turf in order to provide even coverage and as little overthrow into the warning tracks/infields as possible.
Sprinkler installations/designs that waste water, prohibit normal growth of the turf, or adversely affect the maintenance activities of the park, shall be repaired when use of the fields permits.
The sprinkler system shall be turned off in the event that sufficient rain has fallen or rain is currently falling and is forecasted to continue.
All remote control valves, quick couplers, flow controls, master valves and gate valves shall be installed in boxes and maintained debris free. All boxes shall be installed level with existing grade with secure lids.
All backflow units must be inspected and approved on a yearly basis. Sprinkler systems where units have failed or have not been approved must be turned off until unit is certified.
Disease and Insect Control
Periodic treatments for ant control will be necessary for those infestations that become a nuisance to the patron.
All pesticide applications must be performed in accordance with TDA regulations. The applicator must be properly licensed for the specific pest control methods that are utilized.
INFIELDS/TRACKS
Design/Installation
The 'skinned' portion of the fields including warning tracks
The initial installation of an infield shall be 60-70% sand, 20-30% silt, and 8-13% clay at a total depth of 12 inches. Soilmaster infield conditioner' or 'Stabilizer red' shall then be incorporated into the top four inches at a rate of 1.75 tons per 1,000 square feet. All particles greater than 1/4 inch in diameter shall be screened from the mix and removed.
Turf infields of baseball fields shall be based on a 12" depth soil composed of 70% sand, 15% screened soil, and 15% organic mulch.
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
Warning tracks and bullpens shall consist of a 3" deep layer of 1/4" minus decomposed granite rolled level.
Minimum warning track width shall be 15 feet.
Baseball mounds shall be constructed per applicable gradients with specific areas packed with clay products that resist wear.
Weekly/Daily Preparation During Programmed Use
The 'skinned' infields of both softball and baseball shall be scarified or 'ripped' to a depth of 1", a minimum three times per week. After the scarifying operation, the infields shall be releveled, dragged and watered with a minimum of 1" of water prior to the next scheduled use to settle fine soil particles.
Infields shall be prepped by dragging and leveling prior to programmed use. After leveling the infields, water shall be applied to a consistent depth of 1". Lining shall be completed after the infields have dried sufficiently to allow foot traffic without marring the levelness of the field.
Mounds on baseball fields shall be inspected for wear and damage on a daily basis and repaired as necessary. Clay in wear areas shall be repacked daily.
Warning tracks shall be releveled and smoothed using a drag on a weekly basis. Depressions that constitute potential trip hazards shall be releveled prior to the start of programmed play.
Field Preparation During Programmed Maintenance Breaks
Skinned infields will be inspected as to moisture retention and playability. Amendments, if necessary, will be incorporated to rectify specific difficulties.
Warning track decomposed granite shall be inspected as to depth and augmented where a problem is detected with regard to weed control and/or grass buildup.
The skinned infield areas will be inspected as to compactness and, if determined necessary, the infield will be rototilled to a depth of six inches, augmented as necessary and releveled.
Mounds on baseball fields shall be inspected for correct grades and design criteria and rebuilt as necessary.
LITTER CONTROL
General Cleaning
All debris in or around the exterior of the park's boundaries.
Cleaning services shall include, but not limited to, removal of all trash, such as paper, cans, bottles, broken glass and dried or dead plants, or parts of plants (i.e., leaves, fronds, branches under 6" in diameter, etc.), and signs attached to or placed in the contracted area.
All debris accumulated from plant material removal or trimming shall be removed during the same working day.
All cleaning shall be completed prior to the start of play or by 11 am, whichever is earliest.
All non-turf areas between fields shall be raked and weeds removed on a weekly schedule.
Blowing or raking debris, leaves, grass clippings or any other matter into the designated play areas, streets, and/or parking lots is not permitted.
All debris accumulated from cleaning operations shall be disposed of in an appropriate refuse container or sanitary landfill.
Trash Receptacles
All trash barrels shall be emptied and trash liners replaced (where necessary) on a daily basis when the fields are in use.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
LIGHTING-SECURITY/AREA Poles, fixtures, and wiring
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
Inspections
Lighting shall be checked on a twice per month basis and a list of deficiencies formulated for repair.
Athletic field light poles shall be inspected on a quarterly basis to determine stability and safety of the bolt pattern and lower pole sections.
Repairs
Priority repairs shall be completed within two working days. Priority repairs include: fixtures not working that reduces the light levels of the field below the recommended maintained foot candles. Games will not be started where the light levels on the field has dropped below safety levels as determined by the facility supervisor.
Non-priority repairs will be completed when workload permits or when grouped with other low priorities, usually within one week.
Replacement of lights or fixtures shall be in-kind with the existing apparatus unless it is out of production where replacement will be with one of similar appearance. Where a majority of lights are defective, replacement will be with approved fixture for new construction.
Electrical problems that may create a hazardous condition shall be rendered safe immediately upon notice. System shall be disabled until repairs have been completed or safety is assured.
Light Poles
Light poles shall be replaced in-kind with existing or similar type.
Inventory Control
Lighting in the common areas between fields shall be with approved fixture. Field lighting is normally 1500 watt metal halide.
The intent of lighting/electrical repairs and maintenance is to standardize the materials used in the field without changing the overall appearance. To this extent, wherever possible, replacement parts should conform to agreed-upon inventories. Field lighting may be type specific where the replacement bulb must be exactly the same manufacturer and model as the existing bulbs.
HARD SURFACE Walks, roads, parking lots, ramps, etc.
Daily Cleaning
Sidewalks shall remain clear at all times and plant material shall have a minimum nine foot clearance over pedestrian and vehicle right of ways. Sucker growth and/or low growth shall be removed as needed.
Weekly/Monthly Cleaning
Stains or discolorations on hardscape surfaces shall be washed and squeegeed dry on a weekly basis.
Soil build-up or accumulated organic material in curb lines shall be removed weekly.
Grass or weeds growing in curb lines, expansion joints, or over-hardscape areas shall be removed weekly.
Accessibility
Minimum maintained width for all walkways/pathways for accessibility is 44".
Any displacement or change in height of a sidewalk/pathway greater than 1/4" will render the pathway as inaccessible. Heaved or raised sidewalks greater than 1/4" in height shall be repaired within one week.
Ramp ways connecting to accessible pathways shall have a maximum rise of five percent or 1" rise for every 20" length. A maximum two percent cross slope is allowable.
Security/Safety
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
Sand/gravel, oil, or materials that may constitute a trip/slip hazard must be removed within two hours of notice.
Parking lots shall be barricaded to restrict access when conditions are not conducive for use. All hard surface areas shall be inspected at least once per month and a repair list generated for prioritization. Areas that are deemed hazardous shall be rendered unusable until repairs are completed.
Access Walkways
Pathways into complexes shall be clearly identified and signed.
Access ways into the facilities shall be a minimum of 6" wide to allow for trucks or emergency vehicles.
VANDALISM/GRAFFITI
Repairs
Damage to facilities due to abuse.
Damage to any facility amenity shall be inspected upon notification and prioritized with regard to potential hazard and repairs scheduled accordingly.
Graffiti in or around ballfield facilities shall be removed or painted over within twenty-four (24) hours of notice. Graffiti that is obvious and contains profanity or inappropriate personal information shall be removed prior to the start of the next scheduled play or within one working day whichever is earliest.
Damage that occurs in a ballfield complex that may affect the safety of the participants must be repaired prior to play. If the repairs cannot be completed in time, the play must be suspended or canceled until the facility is rendered safe.
Reporting
All vandalism shall be reported and repaired using work orders that identify the damage as deliberate to track trends and formulate possible prevention actions.
Damage in excess of $500 shall be photographed and documented in an incident form.
Police shall be notified and a report generated for damage in excess of $1,000 or where a firearm was used.
RESTROOMS
Cleaning
Stand alone or with concessions
Restrooms shall be cleaned and restocked prior to scheduled use.
Cleaning services shall be contracted with the contractor specified to fulfill specific tasks as determined by scheduled use.
Concession stand cleaning is the sole responsibility of the concessionaire.
Repairs
All vandalism or offensive graffiti in or on restrooms shall be repaired the same working day. Where repairs are not able to be completed, the fixture or entire facility will be closed until repairs are completed.
Fixtures that are unable to be used shall be clearly marked as out of order.
Restrooms with clogged or slow draining plumbing lines shall be closed until repairs are completed. Repairs to the infrastructure of the concession stand, including electrical, cooling, water, block, etc., is the responsibility of the City. Repairs to the appliances and storage is the responsibility of the concessionaire.
Accessibility
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
All restrooms shall meet the appropriate ADA guidelines with respect to accessibility and barrier free pathways.
Walkways leading to restrooms shall be barrier-free and meet ADA guidelines with respect to width.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
All fixtures shall meet design criteria formulated to resist vandalism. Painting of restroom walls shall be completed at least once per year.
Fixture Specifications
All fixtures shall be designed to be vandalism resistant and water saving.
Concession fixtures and infrastructure shall meet all guidelines formulated by the Missouri City Inspections and Permits Department for food handling.
FENCING AND GATES
Design Specifications
Interior and perimeter walls including City and privatelyowned.
Fencing shall be 6 gauge for all backstops and side fencing to the dugouts. Fencing in outfields shall be 9 gauge.
All fields shall have a 10-foot wide gate along the first and third base side of all fields to allow for maintenance vehicles to access the warning tracks and infields
The fence directly behind home plate shall be protected by boards or other means to prevent damage to the fence.
The fence fabric shall be set facing the field with bottom rails. Fabric to be set to the level of the rolled warning track.
Repairs
Fences/gates that have been determined to be damaged, but not an immediate safety concern, will be repaired or replaced during the next maintenance period. Fences that are damaged which constitute a hazard to either the participants or spectators shall be fixed prior to the next scheduled use.
Perimeter fences or gates that are not a safety hazard but allow access to a facility shall be repaired prior to the end of the work shift.
Painting and Preventative Maintenance
The boards that protect the backstop area from wear or damage shall be painted on a bi-yearly basis or when their appearance detracts from the aesthetics of the facility.
The fencing shall be visually inspected by maintenance personnel on a weekly basis to document wear or safety concerns.
Opening/Closing
Field supervision shall open all facilities for use prior to the start of programmed use. This supervisor shall also inspect the fields for safety concerns and determine the appropriateness of the facility for play.
Field supervision shall close the facility after programmed use. This supervisor shall also inspect the area and document any problems for maintenance personnel. The supervisor shall also store the bases and cover all mounds with tarps on baseball fields.
SIGNAGE Informational, regulatory, identifying, and instructional Rules
Recreational Softball/Baseball Standards
Wording and design of rules signs shall be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and Code Enforcement. Old signs that do not meet this requirement shall be replaced on a schedule determined by available funding.
Rules sign placement shall be facing all standard egress points into the facility. Signs should also be placed along sidewalks that access from parking lots into the amenities of the park.
Specialty
All baseball/softball facilities are specified as non-smoking and shall be clearly identified as such with a "Smoke Free" sign approved by the City and posted to be seen from all locations within the complex.
Spaces reserved for handicap parking in lots shall be clearly marked with a sign that identifies the specific code requirement. Spaces suitable for van use should be identified as such on the sign.
Signs that restrict specific actions such as 'No Soft Toss,' 'Field Use by Permit Only' or 'No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed' shall be placed at the entrance and at various locations throughout the facility.
Repairs/Preventative Maintenance/Replacement
All signs that have been damaged shall be repaired or replaced within one working day. Signs that have graffiti will be cleaned prior to the next scheduled use.
The wording of all signs in a park will be consistent and shall be replaced as such when damaged.
MISC. PARK AMENITIES
Repair/Replacement
Benches, picnic tables, bleachers, trash containers, bike racks/ loops, flag poles, drinking fountains, etc.
Damaged trash containers or receptacles will be removed when discovered and replaced as needed.
Bike racks/loops, flag poles, picnic tables, benches, grills shall be inspected for structural stability at least once per month and repaired, if necessary, within two working days. If the amenity is considered a safety hazard, it should immediately be removed and replaced when repaired.
The bleachers shall be inspected prior to each programmed use and repaired or rendered unusable if a safety problem is encountered.
Picnic tables and benches will not be replaced if the rubberized covering has been damaged unless the structural stability is compromised or the safety of the user is in question.
Cleaning/Stocking
Drinking fountain bowls shall be cleaned weekly.
The bleachers and benches shall be cleaned prior to each programmed use.
Placement
Bike racks/loops shall be set near all entrances to the facility.
Accessibility
Drinking fountains, picnic tables, grills and benches shall meet all new ADA requirements when replaced.
Areas leading to and around the amenities shall be barrier-free at all times.
Park Maintenance Maps
The following park aerials designate the maintenance zones for the individual City parks in Missouri City and the ETJ. The pages highlight each City park and the various maintenance levels within each property.
Level 1 - 21.32 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres H 12 1 23
1 2 3
Bicentennial Park
2130 Adams Street
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 3
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.91 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
H i
24 12 2 1 13 23 Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A
Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z11B
Buffalo Run Park
1122 Buffalo Run Boulevard
COMMUNITY PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Level 1 - 95.40 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
2 1 3
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Community Park
2880 La Quinta Drive
COMMUNITY PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 100.10 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 3.24 Acres
Maintenance Level
2 1 3 4 1 2 3
First Colony Trail
5330 Cross Lakes Boulevard
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 8
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 4.96Acres K L H J A i 24 15 25 14 12 2 1 16 3 4 13 5 23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C Z13A Z13A
Z13B Z13B
Freedom Tree Park
6 2 1 3 4 5
4303 Freedom Tree Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 10
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 2.29 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Level 3 - 3.44 Acres N
Gammill Park
11747 McLain Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 1
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.32 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres K L M N J C B A i D 24 15 25 18 17 14 6 7 2 16 3 4 13 5
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
GCWA Trail
6 7 3 4 8 5
Independence Park to Valley Forest Drive
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Level 3 - 11.86 Acres E
1500 Block Texas Parkway to 1300 Block Independence Boulevard
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 54.30 Acres K L M N E C B A D 15 19 18 17 9 6 7 16 4 20 8 5
1 2 3 Maintenance Level
Z11C Z11C
Z13C Z13C
Z5A Z5A
Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A
Z5B Z5B Z8B Z8B
Z10B Z10B
Hunters Glen Park
5
1340 Independence Boulevard
9 6 7 10 8
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Level 1 - 19.24 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
* Park = 17.58 acres. City maintains addition 1.66 acres outside of property boundary
Z5C Z5C
Z8C Z8C
Hunters Trail Park
1299 Mimosa Road
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 4
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 4.86 Acres
11 9 6 7 10 8 1 2 3
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
2621 Half Court Road
REGIONAL PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 22.40 Acres
Level 3 - 111.04 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Lexington Creek Park
2335 Dulles Ave
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.24 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
* Park = 3.04 acres. City maintains walking path within property & the ISD performs regular maintenance on lawn areas
H i 24 12 13 23 Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Lexington Village Park
1210 Autumn Green Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 3.28 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
H J i 24 25 14 12 13 23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13B Z13B
MacNaughton Park
3047 Hampton Drive
COMMUNITY PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 38.54 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
K H J i 24 15 25 14 12 13 23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11A Z11A
Z11B Z11B
Z11C Z11C
Z13A Z13A
Z13B Z13B
Z13C Z13C
McLain Park
12039 McLain Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 1
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.70 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres K L H J A i 24 15 25 14 12 16 13 23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z13A Z13A
Z13B Z13B
Z11C Z11C
Z13C Z13C
Mosley Park
3333 FM 1092
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 3.08 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres K L M N H J B A i 24 15 25 17 14 12 16 13 23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11A Z11A
Z11B Z11B
Z11C Z11C
Z13A Z13A
Z13B Z13B
Z13C Z13C
Oak Hill Park
15 19 18 17 14 16 13
3323 Broken Bough Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.30 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A 1 2 3
Z5A Z5A
Oyster Creek Trail (The Edible Arbor Trail)
15 19 18 17 14 16
Trail from Mosley Park to Dulles Avenue
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 6
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 30.79 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Quail Green West Park
15
1802 Fresh Meadow Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 2.10 Acres
Level 2 - 16.35 Acres
19 18 17 16 20 1 2 3
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
Quail Valley North Park
2202 Bermuda Dunes Drive
21 19 18 17 16 20
Maintenance Level
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 4.97 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
1 2 3
Recreation & Tennis Center
2701 Cypress Point Drive
SPECIAL USE PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 8.03 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
21 19 18 17 20 1 2 3
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
Ridgeview Park
3902 Ridgeview Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 9.71 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Roane Park
1440 Turtle Creek Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 7
Level 1 - 17.63 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
23
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13B Z13B
1917 Moore Road
SPECIAL USE PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 28.60 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
24 25 23 1 2 3
Z5A
3600 Block Independence Boulevard
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 0.63 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
Level 3 - 0.91 Acres K L M N
Z11C Z11C
1 2 3
Z5A Z5A Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A
Z13C Z13C
Z5B
Between FM 1092 Road & Independence Boulevard
REGIONAL PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
L M N
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 46.81 Acres
Z5A Z5A
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z5B Z5B Z8B Z8B
Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A Z10B Z10B
Z5C
FM 1092 & Independence Boulevard
Z5A Z5A Z5C Z5C
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 5
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
M N
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 1.50 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z8A Z8A Z8C Z8C
Z10A Z10A
Z5B Z5B Z8B Z8B
Z10B Z10B
Z8A
Lake Creek Circle to Gable Wing Lane
LINEAR PARK - PARK ZONE 8
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Z11C Z11C
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 8.61 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z10A Z10A Z8A Z8A
Z13C Z13C
Z8B
Near Creekstone Crossing Drive & Shadow View Lane
COMMUNITY PARK - PARK ZONE 8
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 31.13 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z8C
South of Heritage Colony Dr.
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 8
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 2.99 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Z8A Z8A
Z10A Z10A
Z10B Z10B Z8B Z8B
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Level 3 - 17.68 Acres Z13B Z13B Z11C Z11C Z13C Z13C
Z10A
Along Mustang Bayou & Siderno Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 10
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Z10A Z10A
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z10B
4022 Diantha Street
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 10
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 3.83 Acres
Z10A Z10A Z10B Z10B
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11A
Hagerson Road & Brazos River
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 11
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 3.80 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z11B
Hagerson Road & Nolan Ridge Court
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 11
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 10.00 Acres
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B Z11A Z11A
Z11C
Along Thompson Ferry Rd. (South of LJ Pkwy.)
UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 11
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 117.34 Acres
Z11A Z11A
Z13A Z13A Z11B Z11B
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13B Z13B
Z13A
9500 Block Thompson Lake Drive
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 13
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 4.80 Acres
Z13A Z13A
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13B
9800 N Bank Way
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - PARK ZONE 13
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 3.00 Acres
Level 3 - 0.00 Acres
Z13B Z13B Z13A Z13A
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
Z13A Z13A
Between Heritage Park Dr. and Brazos River Z13C UNDEVELOPED PARKLAND - PARK ZONE 13
Level 1 - 0.00 Acres
Level 2 - 0.00 Acres
Level 3 - 70.43 Acres
Z13B Z13B Z13C Z13C
Maintenance Level
1 2 3
PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
City of Missouri City
2021-2031
