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Adopted by Southlake City Council
Ordinance No. 1242N
June 15, 2021
Prepared by
Planning & Development Services Department
and Community Services Department
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Southlake City Council
John Huffman
Mayor
Chad Patton
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3
Randy Williamson
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6
Kathy Talley
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Randy Robbins
Place 2
Shana K. Yelverton
City Manager
Alison Ortowski
Assistant City Manager
Chris Tribble
Director of Community Services
Ronell Smith
Place 4
Amy Torres-Lepp
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Parks & Recreation Board
Frances Scharli
Chairman, Place 3
Paul Venesky
Vice Chair, Place 7
Jeffrey Ng
Secretary, Place 2
Ken Baker, AICP
Senior Director of Planning ea' Development Services
Kevin Craddock
Place I
Magdalena Battles
Place 4
Stacy Driscoll
Place 5
Chad Bedwell
Place 6
Lori Palmer
Former Park Board Member
Jerod Potts, AICP
Policy & Strategic Initiative Principal Planner
Milenka Lopez
Assistant to the Director of Community Services
Marcy Haddadi
Administrative Secretary of Community Services
Document Design - Missy Saunders
Office of Marketing & Communication
Parks & Recreation Board Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC)
Planning & Zoning Commission
Southlake Kids Interested in Leadership (SKIL)
Senior Advisory Commission (SAC)
Carroll ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
The City of Southlake is pleased to present
the updated Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan, a component of the Southlake
2035 Comprehensive Plan. This plan update
represents many months of work between
elected and appointed officials, and other
community stakeholders. In February of 2018,
the City adopted an amendment to the 2030
Parks, Recreation & Open Space / Community
Facilities Master Plan. While not a complete
update to the existing plan, it did include
several deletions, revisions, and additions of
recommendations across a few specific parks.
Given the recency of this amendment, a number
of those recommendations will be carried over
in the Southlake 2035 Master Plan. Besides the
amendment in 2018, the latest holistic update
to the Plan took place in March of 2013.
City Council appointed the Parks and
Recreation Board to serve as the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee to oversee the development of
this master plan update. In addition, staff held
meetings with the Southlake Kids Interested in
Leadership (SKIL), the Southlake Youth Action
Commission (SYAC), and the Senior Advisory
Commission (SAC). City staff also met with the
Carroll ISD School Health Advisory Council
(SHAG) to provide them with an update on the
plan development process.
A key change was made during the
development of the 2035 Plan update. Given
the breadth of City parks and facilities, staff
decided to separate the Parks, Recreation &
Open Space element from the Community
Facilities element. The Community Facilities
Master Plan will be a distinct comprehensive
plan element moving forward. This decision
gave staff and all stakeholders greater
capacity to focus on the parks, recreation &
open space piece, and will do the same for
community facilities. Part of the reason for
this determination was that since the last
major update to the comprehensive plan, the
City has added new facilities to its portfolio,
perhaps most importantly being The Marq
Southlake and the DPS North Training Facility.
Additionally, because the senior center moved
from its previous location at 307 Parkwood Dr.
to The Marq Southlake (Legends Hall), there is
now space at that facility for City programming.
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Another adjustment to the preparation
of this comprehensive plan update worth
noting is the very way the recommendations
within the ensuing plan were prioritized for
implementation. As will be fixrther discussed in
a later section, rather than force -ranking each
park in the Southlake system as had been done
in previous master plan updates, the Committee
only ranked those where capital requests would
be required. Specific amenities were identified
for each park, however, this does not mean
that specific park was included in the forced -
ranking activity. Staff and the Committee felt
it was important to document specific desired
amenities within each park, however some of
the smaller items can be implemented in an
annual work plan with SPDC funds. That
said, the identified amenities will help guide
staff operational budgets moving forward be
delineating what items (such as water bottle
refill stations) are needed and where.
Because the Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan followed other adopted Southlake
2035 Comprehensive Plan elements, there were
numerous existing policy recommendations to
sort through with a direct tie back to the City's
parks and open spaces. For example, staff pulled
comments extensively from the Youth Master
Plan and the Health & Wellness Master Plan,
given the attention those documents devoted
to physical health, the built environment, and
the natural environment. Further staff combed
through recommendations from the Public Arts
Master Plan, the Consolidated Future Land Use
Plan, and previous Parks, Recreation & Open
Space / Community Facilities documents.
Carefully analyzing and contemplating these
existing adopted recommendations ensures
that all involved in the update to the 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan thoughtfully considered the strategic
foundation put in place years prior.
Following is the table of contents and
introduction of the Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan.
Executive Summary
Introduction 2
1.1 Purpose of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2
1.2 Relationship to the Strategic Management System 3
1.3 Adoption Process 3
Background
2.1 History
2.2 Location, Character, and Resources
2.3 Demographics
2.4 Existing City Plans and Policy Documents
2,5 Public Input
The Southlake Context
3.1 Park Classifications and their Functions
3.2 Inventory of Parks and Acreage
3.3 Joint Use Facilities and Partnerships
3.4 Matching Funds
3.5 Needs Assessment
Evaluation, Prioritization, and Implementation
4.1 Plan Evaluation and Implementation
4.2 Prioritization Schedule
Parks in Southlake
5.1 Recommendations Overview
5.2 Citywide Policy Recommendations
5.3 Recommendations for Capital Park Projects
5.4 Recommendations for Non -Capital Park Projects
5.5 Park Standards
Exhibit A: Southlake 2035: Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Map
Exhibit B: Public and Private Parks Map
Exhibit C: Existing Related Comprehensive Plan Recommendations
Exhibit D: Environmental Resource Protection Map
Exhibit E: Conceptual Master Plans
Exhibit F: Parks Descriptions
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Southlake prides itself on its numerous
parks and open spaces and its offering of
recreation activities and resources. Residents
use the park and recreational services
extensively for active and passive leisure
pursuits. As Southlake grows, these parks and
recreation programs will continue to play
a vital role in the lives of our residents and
visitors by providing areas for:
Southlake's proximity to Grapevine Lake
and abundance of mature trees provides a
visual backdrop that greatly adds to the overall
aesthetic value of the City. Open spaces
provide habitat and protection for threatened
and endangered species, unique natural and
cultural resources, and critical habitat linkages.
These open spaces also enable natural outdoor
experiences for residents near where they live.
Parks contribute to this network of open
spaces and enhance the quality of life for
Southlake residents in numerous ways. Green
spaces, healthy trees and plant life soften
the impact of development and add visual
enhancements to the City. Park facilities
enable residents to be active and engaged
in many recreation activities and outdoor
pursuits, from senior citizen fitness classes to
youth soccer.
Parks can also reflect how a community
regards itself and they can be objects of
community pride. Distinctive signature parks
such as Bicentennial Park, Bob Jones Park,
North Park and Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
give Southlake character and a sense of
place in the region. Parks can also define
neighborhoods throughout the City and serve
as buffer zones between new development
and residential enclaves and natural preserves.
Parks, trails, and open space areas add value
to the community. For example, parks and
especially open space preserves can add to
the assessed value of adjacent and nearby
properties by making these areas more
desirable places to live. Visitation and tourism
to City events, which take place in public
parks, such as Stars & Stripes, Art in the
Square and Oktoberfest encourage people
to visit and stay in Southlake. These visitors
generate revenue by filling hotel rooms,
dining out and participating in other activities
that support the local Southlake economy.
Caring for and preserving these resources,
as well as adapting to the changing needs of
the community is an essential component of
Southlake's future health and sustainability.
As the City changes and develops, the
community looks to maintain a balance
between the built and natural environment
where Southlake residents can relax and
recreate. The recommendations, objectives
and policies in the Parks, Recreation & Open
Space component of the Southlake 2035
comprehensive plan focus on the enhancement
and appropriate use of Southlake's parks, open
spaces, and programs to meet the changing
needs of Southlake's population.
1.1 Purpose of the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan is a component of the
Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The
comprehensive plan reflects the community's
values and serves as a blueprint for Southlake's
future. More specifically, the comprehensive
plan establishes a framework to coordinate the
city's activities and to guide the city's decision -
making for the next several years. As such,
the comprehensive plan and its components
are updated on a regular basis.
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan was most recently amended in
2018. Before that, the last comprehensive
update to this plan document took place in
2013. The City has undergone significant
growth and improvements since that time, so
it is necessary to address those changes with an
update to the plan as a part of the Southlake
2035 Comprehensive Plan. While there are
numerous distinct adopted comprehensive
plan elements that consider parks, recreation,
and open space in Southlake, the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan is
the primary tool that will guide decision -
making when addressing changes to the City's
parks, recreation facilities and open spaces.
Recommendations developed in the Plan
will also be incorporated into other future
elements as appropriate. In addition, the
plan will be utilized in setting priorities in
future Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
planning processes.
The Charter for the City of Southlake
states that certain components of the City's
comprehensive plan, such as the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan, shall
address a planning horizon of at least ten
years into the future, and these components
are to be updated to reflect changing City
conditions and requirements every four years.
As noted, the latest amendment to the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan took
place in 2018.
1.2 Relationship to the
Strategic Management
System
Strategic planning is an ongoing process
where resources, critical concerns, community
priorities and citizen needs are combined
to produce both a plan for the future and
a measure for results. More specifically,
Southlake's Strategic Management System
links the City's day-to-day activities to a
comprehensive long-term strategy for public
policy and management decisions.
The Strategic Management System identifies
Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide
effective and efficient resource allocation and
provides benchmarks to assess performance.
The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are
driven by the City's Citizen Survey and are
outlined in City's Strategy Map.
The Strategic Management System guided
the development of the Southlake 2035
Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which
define a desired direction for growth in the
City. Adopted by Ordinance in June of 2017,
all subsequent master plan elements developed
will be linked back to this document.
All recommendations in the Southlake 2035
plans are tied to at least one Strategic Focus
Area from the Strategic Management System
and at least one objective from the adopted
Southlake Vision, Goals and Objectives. The
recommendations from the comprehensive
plan elements guide the development of
the Capital Improvements Program (a five-
year plan for the purchase, construction,
or replacement of the City's physical assets)
as well as departmental business plans. In
turn, the Capital Improvements Program
and departmental business plans dictate the
City's day -today operations to ensure the City
achieves the community's goals.
Further, the Southlake 2035
Comprehensive Plan assists the City Council,
Boards, and Commissions in decision -making
by establishing a blueprint for the City's
future. For example, the recommendations
adopted with this plan element will provide
the framework used to determine the parks,
recreation, and open space initiatives and
programs that get pursued. Using the plan as
a guide helps to secure the community's vision
for strong programs that engage all residents
of Southlake.
1.3 Adoption Process
As will be further highlighted later in
the section on Public Input, City Council
appointed the Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee (Parks & Recreation Board) to
oversee the development of the master plan.
Based on recommendations from the Youth
Master Plan and the Health & Wellness Master
Plan, City staff also sought comment from the
community's youth through meetings with
the Southlake Youth Action Commission
(SYAC) and the Southlake Kids Interested
in Leadership (SKIL). Staff' also met with
the Southlake Senior Advisory Commission
(SAC) to ensure the City included the senior
perspective and took steps to ensure Southlake
is an age -friendly community. To further
encourage the synergy between the City
and school district, staff met with was the
Carroll ISD School Health Advisory Council
(SHAG).
One of the first steps in the update to the
Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan was to
revisit the existing goals and objectives. In June
of 2017, City Council replaced the Southlake
2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives with the
Southlake 2035 Vision, Goals & Objectives
(VGO) (Ordinance No. 1173). This critical
document establishes the foundation for the
recommendations within not only the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, but
each adopted master plan element. The VGO
document reflects changes in the Southlake
community since the Southlake 2030 iteration
was adopted previously. The Southlake 2035
Vision, Goals & Objectives also address new
and future elements that will be included in
the master plan. The goals and objectives for
this plan are illustrated on page 5. Using this
as a foundation, as well as incorporating other
critical comprehensive planning steps such as
surveys and table top exercises, the Committee
then developed the recommendations for the
plan.
Between meetings with the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee, SYAC, SKIL, SAC, and SHAC,
the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan was either discussed or presented at
twenty (20) committee and group meetings.
All City meetings were open to the public
and advertised on the City's website. Once
the plan was ready to continue moving
through the process, the Committee made a
recommendation to forward the Southlake
2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission
(P&Z) for consideration, public hearing,
and recommendation in accordance with
the City's charter. After P&Z made their
recommendation to approve the Master Plan,
this element proceeded to City Council for
public hearing and final approval. On June
15, 2021, City Council adopted the Southlake
2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan as Ordinance No. 1242.
A Southlake Program for the Involvement
of Neighborhoods (SPIN) Town Hall Forum
and open house was also held on May 25,
2021 to present the plan publicly before the
City Council meetings to gather additional
public input.
The forum fosters open and timely
communication between the citizens and city
government regarding programs and issues
affecting the quality of life in the community,
encouraging positive relations and a stronger
sense of community.
In summary, the approval process for the
Health & Wellness Master Plan was as follows:
Following is an overview of the goals and
objectives used in the development of the
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan.
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan and existing development patterns, well- maintained, attractive,
pedestrian -friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and diverse community.
Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of existing neighborhoods, features and amenities in order to preserve property
values and a unique sense of place
Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian -friendly streets and pathways to encourage transportation alternatives to the
automobile.
Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by emphasizing urban design detail and performance
standards for structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features, wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile
orientation and transition to adjacent uses.
Goal 3: Mobility
Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion,
promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or
bicycling.
Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that
is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas.
Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake's pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property.
Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City.
Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space.
Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting
the City's ecosystem and wildlife corridors.
Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces.
Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities.
Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities —both active and passive —for citizens of all
ages.
Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current and future needs of the City's
residents and visitors.
Objective 4.7Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas.
Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into recreation activities and park facilities.
Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City's rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks.
Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on classification, location and
maintenance cost.
Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be strategic opportunities for land
acquisition.
Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities.
Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and
preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations.
Goal 7: Sustainability
Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built environment.
Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health, energy and water conservation and
overall environmental stewardship.
Goal 11: Tourism
Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City businesses through the use and promotion of the tourism, convention and
hotel industry as a tool for the local economy in the City.
Objective 11.2 Support programs enriching experiences for residents and visitors.
the citizens of Southlake, city staff, and
the development community take long-range
planning and consider it to be one of the most
intrinsic functions undertaken by elected
and appointed officials in this municipality.
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Master Plan has undergone some significant
iterations in the past decade or more, and like
any good plan, it has evolved and become
more relevant with each examination. In the
History section below is a brief outline of the
significant plan adoptions and updates of the
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
Plan. This is a long range (20-year) planning
document that is frequently updated to
reflect changing needs and priorities. The
Community Services Department will make
periodic reviews and make minor revisions as
needed.
SOU_TH L AKE
2025
Planning Today for a Btttrr Tomorrow
The Southlake 2025 Plan was the
city's first comprehensive master plan that
integrated all the City's master plans together.
As a part of that comprehensive plan the
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master
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Plan was an element of that plan that since
then has contributed to many improvements
to the City's park system. This master plan
laid a foundation to the improvements done
to the City's parks and even eventually led to
the creation of master plans for Bicentennial
Park and the Bob Jones Nature Center &
Preserve. Since the Southlake 2025 Plan and
Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's needs have
continued to evolve due to changes in the
population. This and other factors have led
to necessary adaptations within the City's
park system. The Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
will continue the legacy adjusting to meet
the community's current needs, while also
anticipating the needs of the future.
2.1 History
The 1992 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan was the City's first attempt
to look at park and recreation resources in a
comprehensive manner. At that time, the
city's population was around 8,000, and
the city owned 14 acres of park land, all in
Bicentennial Park. The City's build -out
population was projected to be more than
48,000, one-third more than the current
projection. The recommended park acreage
was six to ten acres per 1,000 residents, which
would have yielded 289 to 483 acres at build -
out. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. of
Arlington prepared the plan.
The 1996 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan updated land and facility
inventory, planning and design criteria, plan
recommendations and implementation
sections of the original plan. The focus of the
update was "on the preservation, development
or enhancement of attributes important to
reflect the native condition of the North
Texas landscape that attracted residents to the
community." By this time, Bicentennial Park
had been expanded to forty-one acres and two
neighborhood parks, Koalaty (5 acres) and
Lonesome Dove (8 acres), had been acquired.
Purchase of 131 acres of land for Bob Jones
Park was contemplated. A park and recreation
citizen's survey was designed and administered
by Glass & Associates. The park and open
space standard was raised to 21 acres per
1,000 residents, almost double the regional
standard. The update was prepared by the
City of Southlake staff.
The 2001 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan update reflected the most
comprehensive analysis of the Southlake
park system and its potential for orderly
development to date. The most important
result to emerge from this study was 100%
compliance with Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department (TPWD) standards for parks
master plans, which assured the maximum
points available in that category would be
available on any TPWD-sponsored grant
submittals. All subsequent plans will conform
to TPWD guidelines at a minimum in the
future. This plan saw increases in the number
of parks, park acreages, park inventories,
comprehensive mapping, individual park
conceptual planning, and prioritization of
projects.
The 2005 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan was adopted and prepared
as a part of the Southlake 2025 comprehensive
master plan and also met the guidelines for
park and recreation system master plans
set forth by the TPWD. TPWD provides
a variety of matching grant programs, and
approved plans enhance an applicant's
chances of qualifying for matching grants
for the implementation of projects. This
plan also included a new component that
would focus on promoting environmental
sustainability and open space preservation
within the park system. The Environmental
Resource Protection component of the plan
addressed areas of concern such as floodplains,
wetlands, streams, trees, topography and view
sheds, water quality, rural character, air quality
and solid waste. This component also led to
the creation of the Environmental Resource
Protection (ERP) Map.
In terms of the Community Facilities
portion of the Southlake 2025 Parks plan, the
architectural firm Brinkley Sargent Architects
was selected to formulate the projected future
space needs for all city departments. The firm
was also charged with the evaluation of existing
city facilities and their potential adaptive
reuse. The report produced by Brinkley
Sargent, The Comprehensive Facilities Master
Plan, was the final product of an in-depth
study into the present and future needs of the
various departments of The City of Southlake.
Planning horizons for this study were the years
2016 and 2026 with respective population
projections of 33,500 and 36,000. The
components of this report, adopted in 2008,
were integrated into this Parks, Recreation &
Open Space / Community Facilities Master
Plan and constitute the Community Facilities
section of this plan. As previously noted, the
Community Facilities Master Plan will be
updated as a standalone comprehensive plan
element in the future. Community Facilities
were not contemplated as part of the update
to the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation &
Open Space Master Plan.
The Southlake 2030 Comprehensive
Master Plan, adopted in 2013, updated
the Southlake 2025 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan. One of the most
significant additions to this plan was the
inclusion of the Community Facilities
element. As mentioned in the introduction,
it was determined that the significance of
a community recreation center within an
existing park was great enough and a critical
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component of the Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan that a Community Facilities
Master Plan component should be included,
and as a result the Parks, Recreation & Open
Space / Community Facilities Master Plan
was created. In addition, the Environmental
Resource Protection component, which was
included in the 2005 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan, was been removed
and integrated into the Sustainability Master
Plan, adopted in 2015. A recommendation
from the Sustainability Master Plan was to
update the environmental resource protection
map every two (2) years (BNE3). That said,
as part of the update to the Southlake 2035
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan this map was been reviewed, updated,
and adopted.
The Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation &
Open Space Master Plan updates the Southlake
2030 document. Manyofthe recommendations
for specific parks are being carried over from
this previous plan to the current iteration.
The updated Plan contemplates numerous
recommendations across various other adopted
plan elements, as well as the changing needs of
the community as demonstrated in the 2019
Citizen Satisfaction Survey, and input from
community stakeholders.
2.2 Location,
Character, and
Resources
Southlake is located in North Central
Texas, situated 23 miles northeast of Fort
Worth and 25 miles northwest of Dallas.
Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport is
only a few short miles to the southeast, and
Lake Grapevine borders the city to the north.
State Highway 114 runs diagonally through
the middle of the city, heading east through
Las Colinas and into downtown Dallas and
west toward the Alliance Airport corridor.
The topography is comprised of mostly gently
rolling, heavily treed hills and woodland areas,
and the area in the north part of the city
around the lake is comprised of some of the
most prime native Cross Timbers habitat in
the region. A ridgeline running just south of
S.H. 114 divides the main watersheds of the
city south toward Bear Creek and north to
Kirkwood Branch of Denton Creek.
Southlake can also be characterized by
its abundant natural resources in the Lake
Grapevine vicinity and within walking distance
of many neighborhoods. The City has made
a very strong commitment to both natural
resource protection and preservation of natural
open space. The City of Southlake is also
firmly committed to protecting environmental
assets in potential private development areas
with both existing and proposed ordinances
that require developers to design with nature
in mind. The enforcement of the city's Tree
Preservation Ordinance, widely recognized
statewide as a model ordinance, has resulted
in creative development practices and the
protection of existing resources. As such,
Southlake has been awarded the "Tree City
USA" designation for 24 consecutive years
by the National Arbor Day Foundation
(NADF). NADF awards the designation only
to cities who have demonstrated exceptional
local regulations and instructional community
outreach and volunteer opportunities in the
name of protecting trees and the environment.
Additionally, in 2017 the City was awarded
with Platinum Certification (the highest
certification level available of the Scenic City
Certification Program) and is one of only
nineteen cities across the state to currently have
this designation. The Scenic City Certification
Program is a project of Scenic Texas. Scenic
Texas has identified a direct correlation
between the success of a city's economic
development efforts and the visual appearance
of its public spaces. In recognition of this
link, Scenic Texas has developed the Scenic
City Certification Program to support and
recognize municipalities, such as Southlake,
that implement high -quality scenic standards
for public roadways and public spaces. The
program recognizes Texas cities which
already have strong scenic standards and
will provide an incentive to others to adopt
and implement the kind of stringent criteria
that has been proven to enhance economic
development, improve quality of life and
foster a sense of place.
2.3 Demographics
Southlake experienced rapid population
growth between 1990 and 2000 with a 205
percent increase in population during that
period, among the highest in Texas. With
economic recession and less land available for
residential development, this trend slowed
significantly between 2000 and 2010. As a
result, the city has developed more slowly
in recent years and with less intensity than
previously estimated. The ultimate build -out
population, estimated at 34,188, could be
reached as late as 2050.
Demographic characteristics can help the
city assess current and future needs for parks
and recreational facilities. Demographic
profiles depicting age, race, and income
provide snapshots of Southlake's current
population, illustrate change over the past
decade, and suggest trends for the future.
The 2010 census identifies 35-44- and
Historical Population
Year Population
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5-Year Growth Rate
1990
7,065
1995
13,350
89%
2000
21,519
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24,900
16%
2010
26,575
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2015
27,710
4%
2020
30,370*
9%
Source: NCICOG Regional Data Center and US Census Bureau
(2000 US Census, 2010 US Census, American Community Survey)
'Estimate
Projected Population
Year Population
r r - Build -out)
5-Year Growth Rate
2020 30,370
2025 33,075
8%
2030 (Build -out) 34,188
39/6
Source: City of South lake Water System Master Plan and Water Conservation Plan
Population by Age (2000-2010)
85+ t!2523
2000 Population
■ 2010 Population
75 to 94
375
65 to 74
55 to 64
3,296
45 to 54 4.209
35 to 44 5,198
4,029
25 to 34
20 to 24
15 to 19
10 to 14
3,186
5 to 9 ,
Il 2,511
Under 5 1,3J332
6,352
45-54-year-olds as predominant age groups in
the city of Southlake, while nearly one-third of
the population is less than 18 years old. Between
2000 and 2010, the City saw a decrease in the
population of children under 10-, 25-34- and
35-44-year-olds, and an increase in youth 15-
19-, 45-54- and 55-64-year-olds. Both the
youth and the adult populations in Southlake
are generally older than they were a decade ago.
Below is a comparative matrix that includes
the latest age as a percentage of population
information in Southlake. Without question
the age 65 and older demographic is growing
in in this community. Reference the City's
Health & Wellness Master Plan for more
specifics on Southlake striving to be a
community for all ages.
Population by
Age ...
2000
Population
2000
% of Total
Population
2010 2010
Population % of Total
Population
% Growth
2000-2010
Total
21,519
100%
26,575 100%
23.5%
Sex
Male
10,792
50.2%
13,313
50.191.
23.4%
Female
Age
1 10,727
1,632
49.8%
8%
13,262
1,383
49.9%
5%
23.6%
Under 5
-15%
5 to 9
2,523
12%
2,511
9%
-0.5%
10to14
2,512
12%
3,186
12%
27%
1sto19
1,761
8%
2,670
10%
52%
20to24
390
2%
625
2%
60%
25 to 34
1,310
6%
963
4%
-27%
35 to 44
5,198
24%
4,029
15%
-23%
45 to 54
4,209
20%
6,352
24%
51%
55 to 64
1320
6%
3,296
12%
150%
65 to 74
417
2%
1023
4%
145%
75 to 84
205
1 %
375
1 %
83 %
85+
42
0.2%
162
0.6%
286%
Underl8
7,978
37%
7,080
27%
14%
65+
664
3%
1,560
1 6%
135%
Source: US Census Bureau (2100 US Census, 2110 US Census)
Age
as a Percentage
2000 %
of Population
2010 %
FY 2021 % of City
of City
of City
population
population
population
Underl8
37%
27%
26%
years
19-64 years
60%
1 67%
1 63%
65 years and
older
3%
6%
11%
Household Income (2000-2010)
$200,000 or morer.3
1,529
3,337
$150,000 to $199,999
1,521
$100,000 to $149,9991,691
54
$75,000 to $99,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$15,000 to $24,9992000
Households
$10,000 to$14,999
47
2010 Households
128
Less than $10,000
91
135
QD
Household
2000
Households
Income (2000-2010)
2000 2010
% of Total Households
Households
2010
% of Total
Households
% Change
2000-2010
Less than $10,000
91
1%
135
2%
48%
$10,000 to $14,999
47
0.7%
128
2%
172%
$15,000 to $24,999
152
2%
152
2%
0%
$25,000 to $34,999
182
3%
83
1%
-54%
$35,000 to $49,999
220
3%
174
2%
-21%
$50,000 to $74,999
660
10%
426
6%
-36%
$75,000 to $99,999
721
11%
386
5%
-47%
$100,000 to $149,999
1,691
26%
1,354
18%
-20%
$150,000 to $199,999
1,129
18%
1,521
20%
35%
$200,000 or more
1,529
24%
3,337
43%
118%
Median Household
Income
$131,549
$182,237
39%
Source: US Census Bureau (2000 US Census, 2010 US Census)
Source: City of Southiake FV 2021 Adopted Budget
Population
by Race (2010-2010)
2000
Population
2000
%of Total
Population
2010
Population
2010
%of Total
Population
% Growth
2000-2010
White
20,345
95%
23,454
88%
15%
Black or African American 1299
1%
548
2%
83%
American Indian and Alaska
Native
53
0.2%
92
0.3%
74%
Asian
386
2%
1,655
6%
329%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander
2
0%
9
0%
350%
Other Race
175
0.8%
253
1%
45%
More than One Race
259
1%
564
2%
118%
Hispanic Origin (of any race)
789
4%
1,458
6%
85%
Source: US Census Bureau (2010 US Census, 2010 US Census)
6%
p%1%2%
't 2010
Population
by Race (2019)
2019 % of Total Population
White alone
78.9%
Black or African American
alone
1.7%
American Indian and Alaska
Native alone
0.4%
Asian alone
15.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
0%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
White alone, not Hispanic or
Latino
73.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (2019 Quick Facts)
Population by Race
• Whit,
• Black or African American
■ American Indian and Alaska Native
■ Asian
■ Natiw Hawaiian and Other Paciflc Islander
• Other Race
■ More than One Race
2.4 Existing City Plans
and Policy Documents
The City of Southlake has a robust
comprehensive plan with elements ranging
from a Tourism Master Plan to a Youth Master
Plan, and even a Health & Wellness Master
Plan. One of the early steps in the development
process for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan included combing through these
and other adopted plan documents to evaluate
existing recommendations as a foundation.
It was critical avoid unnecessary redundancy
across plan elements, which could result in
complications related to implementation the
adopted recommendations and measuring
those results. The recommendations adopted
with each master plan element provide
guidance and policy direction for the City, into
the future.
The City goes to great lengths to not only
develop the comprehensive plan documents,
but also implement theplan. Recommendations
from master plan documents have come into
fruition throughout the City, such as the City's
community recreation center, Champions
Club at The Marq Southlake, the widening of
FM 1938, and public art installations within
the City's various roundabouts. At the end of
the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master
Plan is an appendix featuring many of the
previously adopted plan elements related to
topics such as parks, recreation, and open
space. In many cases, recommendations may
start in one plan and be further vetted within
another plan. An example of this approach can
be seen in the Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan in terms of pedestrian crosswalks;
the Parks Plan identifies opportunities for
consideration, and these opportunities would
be further evaluated and possibly prioritized
as part of the next update to the Mobility
Master Plan and Master Pathways Plan.
Some of those items have been implemented.
Recommendations from master plan elements
stay active until they are replaced by a plan
update. In Southlake, this cycle is repeated
about every 4-5 years depending on the plan
element.
2.5 Public Input
On August 6, 2019, Southlake City
Council appointed the Parks & Recreation
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
(Resolution No. 19-025). Altogether, the
committee held 15 public meetings between
August 2019 and May 2021 to discuss,
review, and develop park recommendations
for different park and open space areas in
Southlake. This section highlights the public
input that was gathered in the development
of this plan.
Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation &
Open Space Master Plan Committee
(Parks & Recreation Board)
September 9, 2019 — Parks, Recreation &
Open Space Master Plan Kickoff Meeting
October 14, 2019 — Southlake Sports
Complex
November 11, 2019 — Noble Oaks, Haven,
Koalaty Parks
December 9, 2019 — Lonesome Dove, Royal
& Annie Smith, Cheasapeake Parks
January 13, 2020 — Discuss upcoming
community survey, SPOT Matrix activity
February 10, 2020 — Winding Creek,
Watermere, Johnson Parks
June 8, 2020 — Review of community parks
survey results
September 14, 2020 — Review of draft
recommendations
October 12, 2020 — Liberty Park at
Sheltonwood, North, Oak Pointe Parks
November 9, 2020 — The Cliffs, Kirkwood/
Sabre Linear, Coker Hike & Bike, Carillon
Parks
December 14, 2020— Bicentennial, Central,
Town Square Parks
February 8, 2021— Bob Jones Park
March 8, 2021— Discussion of outstanding
items
April 12, 2021— Review of draft
recommendations
May 10, 2021— Final Committee Meeting
In addition to meeting with the appointed
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
Committee, staff also engaged two separate
youth organizations to obtain perspective on
these topics from the high-school student
perspective, as recommended by the Southlake
2035 Youth Master Plan (YP9).
Southlake Youth Action Commission
(SYAC)
February 11, 2019
Southlake Kids Interested in Leadership
(SKIL)
January 27, 2020
January 25, 2021
The Southlake 2035 Health & Wellness
Master Plan included recommendations
for considering the addition of new parks
and recreation equipment facilities from
the pespective of not only youth, but also
seniors (HW4). Additionally, this same plan
included recommendations about working
with groups such as the Senior Advisory
Commission (SAC) to ensure Southlake is an
age -friendly community (HW22), seeking the
input of seniors regarding interests in terms
of recreational program offerings (HW23),
and engaging Southlake's senior community
on projects being developed by the City
(HW26). With those recommendations
in mind, City staff made sure to meet with
SAC during the development of the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan.
Senior Advisory Commission (SAC)
March 9, 2021
Another recommendation from the
Health & Wellness Master Plan was to
maintain a relationship with the Carroll ISD
School Health Advisory Council to identify
opportunities to partner and create synergy
regarding health and wellness topics in the
community. That said, City staff mad
a point to present to SFIAC during
development of the Parks, Recreation
Open Space Master Plan.
Carroll ISD School Health Advisory
Council (SHAG)
January 21, 2021
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Given the level of engagement with
the community's youth it is worth going
into a bit more detail into the involvement
of SYAC and SKIL. The SYAC students
participated in a strengths and opportunities
table -top activity in the context of parks in
the City. Some of the identified strengths
included a varierty of activities, clean parks,
scenic places, and the programming in the
parks. Some of the identified opportunities
included outdoor percussion, reading nooks,
wildlife awareness signs, public art, and
bike trails. It is worth noting that the SYAC
and SKIL students also participated in the
community parks survey. The responses from
these two groups were captured separately
from the overall citywide results.
The timeline for developing the master
plan allowed for two separate SKIL cohorts to
provide feedback on the plan. The first SKIL
cohort participated in an activity where the
students split up into two separate groups,
and designed their perfect active and passive
parks; these were each presented to City staff
following the completion of the activity.
The second SKIL cohort focused on public
art within two City Parks. The students were
given a project to split up into four separate
groups of five people each. Then, two groups
were assigned to come up with a public
art installment within Southlake Sports
Complex, and two groups were assigned to
come up with a public art installment within
North Park. Each of the four groups were
provided with background information from
existing master plan elements to inform their
proposals. Students were asked to consider
whether the art piece created a unique sense
of place, or interest for the community. Some
of the proposals are highlighted in this plan.
Due to the pandemic, each presentation took
place virtually.
What follows are a couple examples of
the proposals from the students. One group
proposed a sculpture within North Park
that featured a mural on the inside of the
art piece. Another group proposed a few
different elements to be incorporated into
Southlake Sports Complex, including an
uplifting crosswalk along Crooked Lane into
the park, an interactive public chalkboard,
and a life-size chessboard. Recommendations
were incorporated into the master plan
for staff to reference SKIL feedback when
considering what art, if any, to add to each
of these parks.
Locations for our
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Community Parks Survey
Surveys have become a key element
in Southlake's comprehensive planning
process. City staff and the Parks Master
Plan Committee reviewed the most recent
Citizen Satisfaction Survey from 2019 to
inform discussions about the park system.
Additionally, a community survey was
opened for residents to provide more specific
comments about the future of Southlake
parks. The survey contained five separated
prompts, all of which were open-ended.
The information from the survey was
valuable in assisting in the identification
of community preferences with regard to
the City's park system. All together there
were 105 total respones to the survey. The
survey, open from February 7, 2020 through
February 28, 2020 was promoted through the
City's weekly e-blast, with links also shared
to City social media accounts. The results
of the survey were presented to the Master
Plan Committee on June 8, 2020. Word
clouds for each question were exported, and
the Committee also received the verbatim
comments. Word clouds for each question
appear later in the Needs Assessment section
of this plan.
Promoting the Plan Update
Signs were placed near th e parks that
were to be discussed in order to promote
these public meetings. Additionally, the City
posted on social media regarding the signs
around town to provide additional context.
Event signs were also placed at key locations
around town promoting the update to this
plan element, with a weblink to learn more.
Southlake 2035 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan Feedback
Form
Recognizing that not everyone can
attend a public meeting, staff created a
form that enabled residents to send their
comments virtually via the City's website.
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan Feedback form was linked to
the webpage for this plan so that a member
of the public could send their input to staff
any time. These forms were included in the
meeting packets for the Parks, Recreation
& Open Space Master Plan Committee,
ensuring all feedback was seen.
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The Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan is evidence of the City of
Southlake's long-standing commitment to
provide area residents with high quality
park facilities and recreation programs.
The City's commitment has resulted in an
outstanding system of much loved parks
and well -attended programs that serve to
enrich the lives of the community. The
focus of this section of the Plan is to provide
additional context into the City of Southlake
park system by defining terms, speaking to
existing amenities, highlighting identified
needs, and partnerships.
The City's parks, recreation programs
and open spaces contribute significantly
to the quality of life in Southlake. With
its high -quality park facilities, hiking and
riding trails adjacent to Grapevine Lake,
and comprehensive recreational programs,
Southlake offers many leisure activities
and healthy lifestyle choices for residents
and visitors. Parks and community -serving
facilities enhance the quality of life for
residents and are an important component
of complete and sustainable neighborhoods.
Accessible parks provide a place to play,
exercise, spend time with friends and
neighbors, or to just relax and recuperate.
Trails serve an important recreational
function while also creating opportunities
for connections throughout the community.
These walking, hiking, running, biking, and
equestrian trails connect neighborhoods,
parks, schools, places of employment,
and activity centers, and create mobility
opportunities for residents of all ages.
Recreational programming provides
opportunities for residents to participate in
recreational, educational, and sports -related
classes and activities. Public health benefits
accrue in neighborhoods that have access to
parks, community facilities, and trails. Access
to recreational amenities leads to improved
levels of physical activity that have associated
physical and mental health benefits on a
community -wide basis. Such access also
increases opportunities for interaction
among all members of the community,
which can lead to stronger community ties
and an improved sense of connectedness.
hPark Classifications and
eir Functions
In order to provide the parks, recreation,
and open space facilities needed by the City's
residents, a set of standards and criteria
should be followed. In the Southlake 2025
Comprehensive Plan, parks were categorized
and classified based on park design concepts
and standards identified by the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA
- http://www.nrpa.org/). After further
evaluating the demographics and specific
needs of the City and its residents it became
evident that many parks exceeded or did
not fit within these standard categories. For
the purposes of addressing classification
and functions of parks within the City, this
master plan will categorize parks on how they
function specifically within Southlake.
For the Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan, the following park categories
are being used:
Neighborhood Parks
The neighborhood park is to be one of
the most important features of a park system
because of its ability to define the character of
neighborhoods through its design. Its primary
function is the provision of recreational space
for the neighborhood that surrounds it. When
it is possible to combine an elementary school
with this type of park, the two features further
enhance the identity of the neighborhood by
providing a central location for recreation
and education, and by providing a significant
open space feature within the neighborhood.
A neighborhood park would be preferably
located near the center of the neighborhood,
but also around the periphery of the
neighborhood or as a buffer between major
roadways and the neighborhood is also
preferable. Safe and convenient pedestrian
access (sidewalks or hike -and -bike trails) is
important to a neighborhood park location.
Facilities normally provided at a neighborhood
park may consist of the following:
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3.2 Inventory of Parks and Acreage
The following exhibits contain a listing of public parks in Southlake and their acreages as well as the classification type based on the criteria
mentioned earlier. Private residential parks and open space areas are not included in these calculations.
INVENTORYPUBLIC PARKS
PARK PARK CLASSIFICATION TYPE
ACREAGE
Bicentennial Park
Community Park
81.5
Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Natural Area/Open Space
115
Bob Jones Park
Community Park
137.7
Chesapeake Park
Neighborhood Park
11.4
Coker Hike & Bike Park
Natural Area/Open Space
3.3
The Cliffs Park
Neighborhood Park
15.2
East Haven Park
Natural Area/Open Space
1.1
Estancia Park (Cotswold)
Natural Area/Open Space
2.7
Gateway Lakes Park
Natural Area/Open Space
13.2
Johnson Park
Natural Area/Open Space
7.3
Kirkwood/Sabre Linear Park
Natural Area/Open Space
12.9
Koalaty Park
Neighborhood Park
5.8
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
Community Park
20.5
Lonesome Dove Park
Neighborhood Park
8.0
Noble Oaks Park
Neighborhood Park
4.6
North Park
Community Park
19.6
Oak Pointe Park
Natural Area/Open Space
8.4
Royal and Annie Smith Park
Neighborhood Park
13.1
Southlake Sports Complex
Community Park
16.1
Watermere Parks / Park at Verandas
Neighborhood Park
6.1
Winding Creek Park (portion public)
Natural Area/Open Space
2.1
Carillon Parks
• Enclave Park . The Preserve
• Villa Park North • Corporate Park
• Villa Park South • Lake Carillon Park
• Village Green • Linear Parks
Neighborhood Parks
47.3
Town Square Parks
• Frank Edgar Cornish, . McPherson Park
IV Park • Summit Park
• Rustin Park ' Central Park
• Family Park
Community Parks
8.4
US Army Corps of Engineers Lease Area
Natural Area/Open Space
577.7
Total Acreage:
1,139
NOTE:
Any reference to properties mentioned in this Master Plan, that are not listed in this Public Parks Inventory, are not considered park land.
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3.3 Joint Use Facilities and
Partnerships
The City of Southlake has a partnership
with the Carroll Independent School District
(CISD) that enables the use of public park
facilities by CISD and the use of school
facilities such as auditoriums, cafeterias,
gymnasiums, and fields by the City for
public parks and recreation programs. School
facilities are built and maintained with local
tax dollars principally for the use of students
and they are utilized extensively for the schools'
extracurricular activities and maintenance
during non -school hours. However, at times
when the buildings or fields are not occupied
for school -purposes, the community has been
able to enjoy the use of these public facilities.
Likewise, park amenities are public investments
which can be shared by local schools to make
more efficient use of public fixnds and reduce
the need to build redundant facilities.
The City of Southlake should continue
to consider fixture joint use partnerships with
neighboring communities such as Keller,
Grapevine, Colleyville, Westlake, or Trophy
Club, as appropriate to meet community
needs. When pursuing joint use opportunities,
it is important to discuss all considerations
including, but not limited to the following:
MAINTENANCE:
How can we ensure that joint use facilities
are respected and maintained? Who is
responsible for maintenance, repairs, and
long-term capital improvements?
OPERATIONS:
Who will unlock the gate? Who will run
the programs? Who has priority?
LIABILITY:
What if someone gets hurt? Does the
property have sufficient liability insurance
to cover any issues associated with joint use?
OWNERSHIP:
How does joint use affect how decisions
are made about the property? Are partners
involved in decisions made relative to the
improvement, change, or sale of a joint
use property? How can the partnership be
mutually beneficial?
COST/REVENUE:
What costs might be associated with the
joint use partnership? How much should
each partner contribute? How will
revenues be split?
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3.4 Matching Funds
The Southlake Parks Development
Corporation (SPDC) Matching Funds
Program enables the City to leverage its
capital fixnding to assist with the ongoing
advancement of the Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan, and implement the City's
strategic vision. The purpose of this program
is to provide a process for considering requests
by petitioning individuals or organizations for
SPDC Matching Funds projects.
The City has partnered with various
community groups over the years to fund
significant park improvements through the
Matching Funds Program. Examples of
projects completed under the Matching Funds
Program include completing sidewalks at The
Cliffs Park, adding a shade structure for Softball
batting cages at Bob Jones Park, softball soft
toss stations at Bob Jones Park, and switching
infield Number 9 in Bicentennial Park from a
dirt field to a synthetic field.
3.5 Needs Assessment
According to the 2019 Citizens Survey, 92%
of those surveyed responded that providing
sidewalks, trails and a variety of parks was either
very important or somewhat important. With
this is mind, during the development of this
master plan the views and recreation preferences
of Southlake residents played an important role
in developing the direction of the plan and the
amenities needed within the parks and recreation
system of the City. An effort was made during
the review of the parks of the City to ensure there
is connectivity between and within the park
system in addition to connections to adjacent
neighborhoods and schools.
`Ihe parks and recreational facilities the
City offers its residents should generally be in
accordance with the current needs of Southlake,
as well as with the anticipated or expected needs
and demands that may arise in the future.
Anticipated needs can be forecasted based on
standards and development guidelines that are
related to the population to be served and the
trends in demand. With the City being at a point
in time where the population increase is not
expected to increase substantially, it is critical that
the City take into consideration the demands of
the population. Expectation of needs is usually
determined through the analysis of material and
data furnished by persons actively engaged in
some type of recreational activity, as such was the
case in the development of this master plan. The
following section below describes the approach
taken into accounting for and assessing the needs
of the City.
DEMAND BASED NEEDS
Tae Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Master Plan Committee contemplated the
existing landscape of parks in Southlake
against the results of the community parks
survey, input forms sent in by members of the
public, feedback from various stakeholders, and
factored in their own perspectives. The City of
Southlake fortunately has a variety of parks and
recreational facilities and programs. The focus
of the 2035 plan update was not as much about
adding new parks, but rather building upon
and improving what exists today. Some notable
park redevelopment projects were prioritized as
part of this planning effort. Additionally, the
Committee felt the need to add a second dog
park in Southlake. It is important to note that
the demands of the community may change
over time. For example, during the evaluation
of the current conditions and inventory of the
City's parks, the desire for additional pickleball
courts was a recurring theme.
The next pages features word clouds pulled
from the community parks survey. The word
cloud summarizes the verbatim comments
from each question of the survey. Since there
were five questions in the survey, there are five
corresponding word clouds.
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Q5 If you woke up tomorrow and five (5) years had passed, and it was suddenly the year
2025 in Southlake, what are a couple things you hope are offered regarding parks,
recreation, and open space that may not be offered today? This could include programs,
facilities, amenities, etc.
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CONCLUSIONS FROM THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The overall Parks Inventory Evaluation (Needs Assessment) for the Southlake park system is shown next. As far as park acquisition
is concerned, the city currently owns or leases adequate total acreage for a build -out scenario. The community would be open to new
opportunities for recreational uses, whether they are active or passive, to accommodate and meet the demands of the City's residents.
Parks & Recreation
■
■
Areas
Public Parks
1 Bicentennial Park
11 Noble Oaks Park
21 Champions Club
2 Bob Jones Park
12 Royal & Annie Smith Park
22 Oak Pointe Park
3 Rustin Park
13 Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
23 Kirkwood Park
4 Family Park
14 Chesapeake Park
24 Enclave Park
5 Frank Cornish, Jr. Palk
15 Southlake Sports Complex
25 Carillon Park
6 McPherson Park
16 Legends Hall
26 Johnson Park
7 Central Park
17 Community Services Maintenance Facility
27 Winding Creek Park
8 summit Park
18 Southlake Tennis Center
28 Watermere Park
9 Koalaty, Park
19 The Marq Southlake
29 Gateway Lakes Park
10 Lonesome Dove Park
20 Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
30 East Haven Park
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE.
31 North Park
32 The Preserve Park
33 The Verandas Park
34 Corporate Park
35 Villa Park North
36 Villa Park South
37 The Cliffs Park
38 Estancia Park
39 Coker Hike & Bike Park
SOUTHLAKE2035 PARKS, RECREATION& OPENSPACE MASTER PLAN
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY INVENTORY
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Youth Baseball Game Field
1 per 3,000
1 per 2,317 12 --
1 per 2,917
12
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Youth Softball Game Field
1 per 7,000
1 per 5,833 6 1
1 per 5,833
6
1
Adult Softball Game Field
1 per 17,500
1 per 17,500 2 --
1 per 17,500
2
--
Baseball Practice Area
1 per 2,500
1 per 1,522 23 9
1 per 1,522
23
9
Softball Practice Area
1 per 7,000
1 per 2,333 15 10
1 per 2,333
15
10
Batting Cage Stall
1 per 4,000
1 per 2,917 12 3
1 per 2,500
14
5
Basketball Court [Outdoor]
1 per 5,000
1 per 1,750 20 13
1 per 1,591
22
15
Dog Park
2 per 35,000
1 per 35,000 1 -1
2 per 17,500
2
--
Fishing Pier
1 per 10,000
1 per 7,000 5 1
1 Per 7,000
5
1
Pavilion
1 per 1,225
1 per 778 45 --
1 per 673
52
--
Playground
1 per 2,000
1 per 1,207 29 12
1 per 1,094
32
15
Rectangular Sports Field [Game]
1 per 2,000
1 per 1,522 23 5
1 Per 1,522
23
5
Rectangular Sports Field
1 per 1,000
1 per 875 40 4
1 per 795
44
8
Sand Volleyball Court
1 per 15,000
1 per 11,667 3 --
1 per 11,667
3
--
Tennis Court
1 per 1,500
1 per 897 39 15
1 per 897
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4.1 Plan Evaluation and Implementation
After finishing the initial draft of parks recommendations, it was necessary to formulate a way to prioritize the recommendations of the parks. The
committee conducted a forced ranking exercise in which each park was "packaged" together and ranked based on the level of importance as voted
on by the committee. The results of the forced -ranking activity are listed below along with the packaged recommendations that they were grouped
in. The recommendations that were not in the "package" by park were excluded from this exercise due to no capital costs being associated with the
recommendations. These recommendations could be prioritized at the staff level and placed on city department business plans. The recommendations
for these parks are listed below under "non -capital park projects."
Forced -Ranking Survey Result
Park Package
Priority Rank
Southlake Sports Complex
1
Bob Jones Park (does not include the Nature Center and Preserve)
2
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
3
North Park
4
Koalaty Park
5
Central Park
6
Town Square Parks (Family Park, Frank Edgar Cornish IV Park,
McPherson Park, Rustin Park, Summit Park)
7
Chesapeake Park
8
Lonesome Dove Park
9
Royal & Annie Smith Park
10
Carillon Parks (Corporate Park, Enclave Park, Lake Park, the Preserve
Park, Villa Park North, Villa Park South)
11
Noble Oaks Park
12
Oak Pointe Park
13
The Cliffs Park
14
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee conducted a separate forced -ranking survey based on certain amenities that were
brought up throughout the plan development process. In some cases, the amenities below are referenced within the recommendation for a specific
park, such as pickleball at Southlake Sports Complex. The four amenities below were brought up, but not necessarily recommended to be incorporated
into a recommendation package for a specific park. However, if funds become available, this amenity prioritization list can help provide guidance
based on the Committee's sentiment during plan development.
Amenities
7P7riorityRankPickleball
Dog Park
2
Skate Park
3
Sand Volleyball
4
4.2 Prioritization Schedule
For each specific recommendation, a
relative tier ranking has been established
to articulate the expected implementation
timeframe for that recommendation. Given
that some recommendations require inclusion
in the City's budget, Capital Improvements
Program (CIP), or even a departmental work
plan, the priority tier for all recommendations
cannot be the same. The Committee confirmed
the tier rankings for all the recommendations
during prioritization activities which were held
for the various sections of the Master Plan. The
tiers are divided into three different categories
based on timeframe to implement:
It is important to state within this section
that recommendation packages will likely be
addressed as one. There are several capital costs
associated with the identified improvements,
and therefore many years of CIP budgeting are
often required. That said, there are few identified
short-term park recommendation packages
given the reality of funding available each year.
As noted, the recommendations have been
prioritized based on the results of the forced -
ranking survey and therefore recommendation
packages will be addressed comprehensively as
the funding is available. Given the high priority
of the Southlake Sports Complex (forced -rank
#1) the likelihood of this park being completely
redeveloped is much greater than Royal &
Annie Smith Park (forced -rank #10) within the
Southlake 2035 planning window That said, it
would be possible for staff to address identified
park amenity or maintenance items on an as -
needed basis as necessary.
For the Southlake 2035 plan update,
staff created distinctive tier categories to
simplify the process of differentiating between
capital park project recommendations and
recommendations for non -capital park
projects. This method will provide additional
clarity when identifying individual line -item
recommendations or projects to accomplish as
part of an annual work plan. That said, items
ranked 1A, 113, or 1C (capital park projects)
represent higher priority line items, where those
given a tier of 2A, 213, or 2C (non -capital park
projects) are a lower priority.
The tier rankings are used in the
development of department work plans as
well as the Capital Improvements Program. In
fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
planning process begins and ends with projects
recommended by all master plans in the City's
comprehensive plan. Annually, as part of
the City's budget process, city staff analyzes
the adopted master plans and develops a
comprehensive list of projects with preliminary
cost estimates for inclusion in the proposed
departmental budgets and the CIP.
The proposed departmental budgets and
CIP are submitted to the City Manager's
Office and the CIP Technical Committee
who evaluate requests based on several City
Council priorities including this master
plan. The priority tiers that were developed
during the planning process will help guide
future members of the City's boards and City
Council when making decisions related to
the adoption of the City's annual operating
budget and the CIP.
While these tiers provide the ideal order of
implementation and desired priority for the
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
recommendations, all recommendations are
subject to available funding during the given
budget year.
What follows is the complete list of
recommendations in the Parks, Recreation &
Open Space Master Plan. The recommendations
are listed in order of how they were prioritized
by the Committee during the forced -ranking
activity. This prioritization is predicated on
months of planning, discussion, review, and
analysis with regard to parks in Southlake.
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5.1 Recommendations Overview
The following pages delve into the specific recommendations within the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. Recommendations
are divided into three (3) categories:
These three categories are different in scope and should therefore not be weighed in the same manner. For this reason, the 2035 iteration
of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan divided these items to allow for a more streamlined implementation process. In the case
of Citywide policy recommendations, these items generally speak to guidance as related to future park development. In many cases, there is
not a direct cost associated with the policy recommendations in the same manner of the other two categories. Staff wanted to make it simpler
for anyone reviewing this plan element to understand what the higher priority park recommendations were, thus these were split into two -
separate groupings.
Perhaps the most important aspect of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan updates are the changes to the individual park
concept plans. Anyone interested about future park development along with the Parks & Recreation Board, Southlake Parks Development
Corporation, Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council and City Staff will rely directly on these plans for guidance. This makes the
concept plans a critical part of the plan document and necessary of careful consideration when evaluating park improvements. It should be
noted however that these plans are guidelines and are subject to changing conditions and evolution. The actual development of the park may
differ from the concept plans.
In addition to the individual park concept plans, recommendations have also been drafted to reflect the considerations of the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee. The recommendations are intended to be more descriptive and provide supplemental
information of the intent of the individual park concept plans of the City's parks and should be considered when looking at the graphic
illustrations of the concept plans developed by the committee.
5.2 Citywide Policy Recommendations
Many park -specific issues arose during the development of this master plan update. However, there were some recommendations that
seemed to be consistent throughout more than one City park. These recommendations were developed during the many meetings of the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Committee. Together, they shape the city-wide recommendations of this plan and are not specific to
any one park rather are to be applied throughout the City's park system as appropriate.
Citywide Policy Recommendations
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Recommendation / Policy
k:
PROS1.1 Inform HOA's they may request water credits when utilizing City water to
Priority
Tier
1
Dept.
Strategic Link
Corp.
Objective
VGO
Link
Provide guidance to HOA's
maintain dedicated public park land maintained by the HOA.
PROS1
regarding the maintenance
of dedicated public park land
PDS
Quality
Development
g1
4.1
PROS1.2 Explore opportunities to file a legal document of record with Denton/Tarrant
maintained by HOA's.
County that would show up on a title search that would better inform the homeowner
1
of their maintenance obligations (similar to an easement).
PROS2.1 The City preference is for developers to pay the Park Dedication Fee rather
than dedicating park land with each residential development. Be selective in terms of
1
Analyze the future needs
allowing park dedication in residential developments.
PROS2
of public park land to be
dedicated to the City of
CS,
PDS
Quality
Development
C3
4.1
PROS2.2 Evaluate incorporating the dedication of park land into new retail/
Southlake.
commercial developments and re -developing retail/commercial properties.
1
Specifically look for opportunities to increase the amount of open space and public
space in retail/commercial developments during the plan review process.
PROS3.1 Revise developer's agreement to clearly identify the role of the developer
Provide guidance to HOA's
and/or HOA in the future maintenance of the residential/commercial subdivision in
1
PROS3
and developers on the
perpetuity.
PW'
PDS'
Quality
C3
4.1
PR053.2 During the development process clearly articulate the expectations and
maintenance of dedicated
CS
Development
p
public park land.
requirements for dedicated public park maintenance to all involved in the process,
1
such as developers, builders, lot owners, etc. (Ongoing)
PROS4.1 Inventory all parks and determine where amenities need to be added in
all City parks. Amenities to include dog waste stations, signage, trash cans, water
Ensure all parks meet the City's
fountains, water bottle refill stations, benches, picnic tables, lighting, etc. Park
amenities and signage should be continually maintained and replaced as appropriate
1
PROS4
park standards regarding
as per the Park Standards identified within the master plan.
CS
Quality
Development
C3
4.11
signage and park amenities.
PROS4.2 Include water bottle refilling stations as a standard amenity in this policy.
1
Add these stations when parks are being updated.
PROSS.1 Update the Mobility Master Plan to contain a component of the trail system
plan specifically addressing and planning for the interconnectivity of sidewalks and
1
trail systems, particularly those in greenbelt or flood areas, as well as the overall
Prioritize passive development
accessibility to parks from these trails.
PW,
PROSS
of the City's greenbelt.
CS,
PDS
Mobility
C2, C3
4.6
PROSS.2 Greenbelt and floodplain areas should be prioritized for recreation centered
around health and wellness activities. Consider development and redevelopment
1
proposals comprehensively, looking for opportunities to add to and expand the City's
trail system.
PR056
Ensure that dedicated park
land is deeded to the City
PROS6.1 Revise existing policy documents to ensure that park land that is dedicated
1
CS'
PW'
Quality
C3
4.1
upon acceptance.
to the City is deeded to the City upon final acceptance.
PDS
Development
PROS7.1 Consider opportunities for the potential acquisition of land for open space
3
PROS7
Land acquisition
and park use.
PDS,
Quality
C3
4.5
CS
Development
PROS7.2 Plan for and develop a dog park in Southlake south of SH 114.
3
PROSSA Work with the Southlake Historical Society to evaluate parks with historical
1
Use the City's parks system to
significance.
Partnerships &
4.4,
pR058.2 Work with the Southlake Historical Society to develop amenities such as
PROS8
educate residents and visitors
CS
Volunteerism
B2
4.9
about the City's history.
plaques, interactive installments, or other commemorative features to tell the story of
1
identified areas.
Assess the need for additional
bollards or other safety
PROS9
barriers that align with the
PROS9.1 Conduct a safety analysis of all parks and install bollards at pedestrian
1
CS,
Safety &
Cl
3.3
City's urban design guidelines
entrances to parks for increased safety and to eliminate vehicular conflicts.
PW
Security
to improve the security of the
parks in Southlake.
PROS10.1 As improvements are made to City parks, ensure they meet the minimum
standards of accessibility per ADA requirements with regard to play structures,
1
sidewalks, seating, shade elements, etc.
PROS70.2 As sidewalks are installed or improved in City parks, they should be no less
1
Qua ityC2,
PROS10
Park Accessibility
than 8' wide, but preferably would be at least 10' wide.
CS
Development
C3
4.6
PROS70.3 As playground structures are replaced in all public parks, ensure that they
are replaced with accessible play structures that exceed ADA requirements, and
1
that are inclusive to those with disabilities and consider the needs of those more
vulnerable, while also featuring elements of universal design.
Consider developing
PROSTIJ Increase the breadth of offerings to appeal to a broad range of interests in
opportunities to expand
the City's parks and recreation program offerings. Explore unique and creative ways
1
parks and recreation offerings
to incorporate educational and technological elements into City parks, such as virtual
Quality
PROS11
related to learning, technology,
or augmented reality experiences for all ages and abilities.
CS
Development
C3
4.11
pROS12.1 Research and determine a path forward for incorporating e-sports into City
1
and e-sports type recreational
programming for all ages.
I recreational programming.
No
Recommendation Policy
Citywide Policy Recommendations
119
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PROS12.1 Install plaques in parks dedicated to the City of Southlake demonstrating
W96rity
Tier
Dept.
Strategic Link
Corp.
objective
VGO
Link
elected and appointed officials as well as City staff involved in the process. Ensure
1
that this standard is applied at any newly dedicated park.
PROS12.2 Create a brochure of trails in Southlake that can be found online in a digital
format. This guide should contain information such as but not limited to the length of
the trail, the difficulty, the name, and any relevant notes such as whether the trail is
1
accessible strollers, wheel chairs, etc. Work with DPS to incorporate safety measures
into the signs corresponding to a geographic location, such as unique identifying
labels, that can help first responders locate people in need of help while on the trails.
Improve park signage and trail
CS,
PROS12.3 Establish a standard policy for the installation of physical trail markers
PRO512
guidance.
that shows segment distance and other relevant information. Begin placing the trail
1
OPx,
Mobility
C3
3.3
markers in accordance with this policy in City parks. Ensure that these trail signs are
OMC
consistent throughout the City.
PROS12.4 For those parks that have more robust trail systems, consider the
installation of more permanent trail signage in the form of a large map at the
1
beginning of a trailhead that illustrates the various trail segments within that park.
Ensure that connections between various parks are demonstrated.
PROS12.5 Develop City -branded signage to be placed at facilities that can be reserved
(i.e., pavilion at Liberty Park at Sheltonwood, etc.). Use a OR code on the sign
1
directing those wishing to reserve a facility to the reservation webpage. Ensure that
available as well as non -available dates are clearly visible on the website.
PROS13.1 As the City updates the Pathways Master Plan as part of the Southlake
PW'
PROS13
Trail System / Pathways
2035 update to the Mobility Master Plan, ensure the trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian
1
Mobility
C2, C3
Master Plan Update.
connectivity recommendations identified in and near the various parks are
Pos
4.
4
incorporated as segments.
PROS14
USACE Leases
PROS14.1 The current land leases with the USACE are set to expire in 2036. Work with
2
CS
Quality
C3
4.13
the USACE to extend these leases further into the future
Development
There is currently a disconnect
PROS15.1 Given the proximity of these parks to one another, prioritize a trail network
between the following
that safely connects these park and open space areas such that there is a network of
3
parks and open space areas:
trails making a safe and continuous loop between these areas.
North Park, Oak Pointe Park,
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood,
CS,
PROS115.2 Require that sidewalks be constructed in this area at the time of any
3
PROS15
Kirkwood/Sabre Linear Park,
residential or commercial development or redevelopment.
P S
Mobility
C2, C3
4.6
4.6
Bob Jones Park, The Cliffs
Park, and the equestrian/hiking
PROS15.3 Consider applying Capital Improvements Program funding towards the safe
trails on the USACE property
connectivity of these park and open space areas.
3
east of Loch Meadow Estates.
PROS16
CISD Admin Tennis Courts
PROS16.1 Consider working with CISD on the potential of resurfacing the tennis courts
1
CS
Quality
C3
4.6
at the CISD administration building.
Development
PROS17.1 In terms of the high -priority amenities identified and ranked in this master
PROS17
Prioritized amenities
plan, (pickleball, dog park, wheel friendly park, sand volleyball), continually look for
1
CS
Quality
C3
4.6
opportunities to provide these facilities in parks if warranted and funding is available.
Development
Consider matching fund requests for these identified amenities as they are proposed.
PROS18.1 Consider the development of a skatepark
1
CS
Quality
Development
C3
4.6,
4.11
PROS18
Skate Park
PROS18.2 Develop options for the location of a skatepark
1
CS
Quality
Development
C3
4.11
4.11
5.3 Recommendations for Capital Park Projects
As referenced previously, the Committee took a unique approach in prioritizing recommendations for this plan, versus how recommendations
have been captured in the past. Rather than forced -ranking each park in the system, the Committee only ranked those where capital requests
would be necessary because smaller, non -capital items can be addressed annually through the SPDC Fund as an operational item. Put
differently, specific amenities were identified for each park, however these do not mean that park was included in the forced -ranking activity.
There is ultimately an important distinction between capital and non -capital park projects for the sake of prioritizing recommendations. What
follows are the identified recommendations for the parks in Southlake in order of priority. Specific non -capital park projects are addressed
following the capital park project recommendations. It is worth noting that the Committee did participate in a separate forced -ranking survey
for the purpose of prioritizing specific amenities in the City. By having a prioritized list, staff can point back to the master plan when making
decisions about which amenities to pursue in the community based upon this list.
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SSCU Redevelop the current SSC into a new community park
as per the concept plan. The community park should prioritize
the following park elements into the final design: synthetic
turf at expanded large field, synthetic turf on baseball fields,
demo of existing metal building, concession/restroom
building, pavilions and shade structures, parks maintenance
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and storage building, fully accessible playground, trail
development and connectivity, fitness stations, batting cages,
entry feature, field and common area improvements, parking,
two park entrances, drop off zone, fencing, landscape
& irrigation enhancements, public art, and appropriate
community park amenities.
SSC1.2 Include the redevelopment of the current Public
Works Service Center site into the new community park. The
community park should also prioritize the following elements
into the final design: sand volleyball, pickleball facility,
lA
drainage enhancements, pond and pond amenities, fully
Redevelop the
accessible playground, trails, pavilion and shade structures,
1.5,
current Southlake
and park amenities.
Quality
3.3,
SSC7.3 Provide additional tree and landscape screening
1A
SSC1
Sports Complex
CS
Development
C3
4.6,
to a new
around the perimeter of the park.
4.11
c y park
SSC1.4 Install crosswalks for pedestrians where appropriate.
1A
SSC1.5 Prioritize the installation of synthetic turf and utilize
1A
multi use field markings to maximize use and flexibility.
SSC1.6 Explore the opportunity to provide pedestrian
1A
connectivity to nearby neighborhoods.
SSC1.7 Execute a Traffic Impact Analysis based on the final
1A
design of the new community park.
SSC7.8 Evaluate the need for a water well at the park for
1A
irrigation.
SSC1.9 Incorporate Public Art into the redevelopment of the
community park as per the Public Arts Master Plan which
identifies goals such as "interactive, experiential, educational,
1A
and entertaining." When considering what art to include in
this park reference the proposals from SKIL from their 2021
session.
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Bob Jones Park Recommendations
Implementation MetriM��
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Objective
BJP1.1 Incorporate Public Art into the revised concept
Interactive Public
plan for this Park per the Public Arts Master Plan which
3JP1
Art
states to "Install art or artistic features at parks such as
1C
Bob Jones Park and North Park that will engage youth
and encourage interaction with the arts." (PA9)
BJP2.1 Replace parking areas in the park, so they are
concrete instead of asphalt (not including the equestrian
1C
parking area), enhance parking lot lighting.
BJP2.2 Provide additional parking on the south end of the
1C
BJP2
Parking Areas
park adjacent to the south pond and existing parking.
BJP2.3 Install lighting and additional landscaping within
1C
the parking lots of the park.
BJP3
Fencing
BJP3.1 Replace chain fences around park and on fields
1C
with non-residential quality product
BJP4.1 Add trail markers and signage to the existing
1A
jogging path entrance
3JP4
Cross Country
BJP4.2 Consider creating an additional 5K running loop
1C
within the park, not to be used by equestrian riders
BJP5.1 Add wayfinding signs on trails that provide
directions to key destinations within the park such as the
1A
Internal Wayfinding
dog park, nature center, day camp, etc.
BJPS
Si na e
9 9
BJP5.2 Improve the internal wayfinding to provide clear
trail guidance for those using the hike and equestrian
1A
trails
BJP6.1 Consider enhancing the entrance off Equestrian
Dr. to create a sense of place when arriving at this parking
1C
area
BJP6.2 Consider expanding the existing equestrian
1C
parking area to account for the demand
1.5,
CS
Quality
Development
C2, C3
3'3'
4.6,
BJP6.3 Consider the addition of a compost bin for horse
1C
manure to be located near the equestrian parking area
4.11
BJP6.4 Reconfigure the equestrian parking area to direct
1C
BJP6
Equestrian Area
loading and unloading of horses on the north side.
BJP6.5 Improve the parking lot adjacent to the equestrian
area by ensuring separation from the equestrian parking
1C
area and the practice fields by way of landscaping and
fencing as a buffer.
BJP6.6 Provide a watering hole in the equestrian area in
1C
the north.
BJP6.7 Add practice fields adjacent to the equestrian area
on the north side of the park. Parking will be provided by
1C
the existing parking lot located to the south.
BJP7.1 Pave a sidewalk/trail connection between where
the sidewalk currently ends near the existing parking lot
1C
on the south side of the park to improve access to the
dog park area to the north.
BJP7.2 Extend the pedestrian trail to circle the entire
1C
pond area on the north side of the park near the pavilion.
BJP7.3 Enhance the pathway to loop around the pond
at the south end of the park, as well as extending the
BJP7
Bob Jones Trails
trail around the future additional parking area shown on
1C
and Sidewalks
the concept plan to make another connection to the trail
enhancement shown in BJP7.1.
BJP7.4 Add water bottle refill stations
1A
BJP7.5 Prioritize connectivity of the trail system. Install
additional trails throughout the park and adjacent to N.
White Chapel Boulevard providing connectivity to The
1C
Cliffs Park and the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
area where appropriate.
Policy
Bob Jones Park Recommendations
C�Mli
BJP8.1 Consider adding an area for pickleball to Bob
a
ink
..
A
BJP8
FP,ckl.ball at Bob
Jones Park. Be sensitive to surrounding residential areas,
1C
Park
as well as existing and future equestrian areas. Consider
as a SPDC matching -funds project.
BJP9.1 Add lighting and other amenities to make this dog
park more accessible in the early mornings and evenings
1C
BJP9
Boo Buddies
when it is dark outside.
Park
Dog Park
BJP9.2 Explore the opportunity to add a water element/
1C
pond to the dog park area
BJP10
Park Amenities
BJP1O.1 Provide additional amenities at the park such as
1C
benches, bike racks, shade structures, restrooms.
BJP11.1 Provide more shade in the form of trees and
shade structures throughout the park along walkways,
paths, parking lots, sports fields, N. White Chapel
1A
Boulevard, and the roadway to the Bob Jones Nature
Shade Structures
Center as appropriate.
13.112111.2 Add shade structures and landscape
1C
BJP11
and Trees
improvements to the existing multipurpose fields.
BJP11.3 Provide shade structures, landscaping and trees
around the perimeter of the parking lots and sports fields
1C
within the park.
BJP12.1 Prioritize the installation of synthetic turf and
BJP12
Synthetic Turf
utilize multi use field markings to maximize use and
1C
flexibility.
1.5,
BJP13
Maintenance Facility
BJP13.1 Expand Park maintenance facility and storage to
1C
meet the needs of the Parks Division.
CS
Quality
Development
C2, C3
3.3,
4.6,
BJP14.1 Consider the following improvements related
to the soccer complex: Improve drainage and irrigation,
4.11
3JP14
Soccer Complex
prioritize synthetic turf, add lights to the game fields,
1C
Improvements
restrooms closer to the fields, centrally located, smaller
concession stand closer to the fields, online field map and
indoor facility.
BJP15.1 Consider the following improvements related
to the softball complex: Aesthetic improvements,
replacement of the existing playground, spectator area
improvements, conversion of shade fabric to metal roof
shade structures, Additional 50-100 parking spaces,
prioritize synthetic turf to the infields, add more shaded
areas along the common walkway from the concession
1C
Softball Complex
stand to the four-plex, upgrade the restrooms to the
BJP15
Improvements
Southlake standard, address flooding issue related to rain
events at the equipment room, drainage, enlarge field #3
to accommodate older age groups, and install additional
lighting under the shade structure in the batting cages
area.
BJP15.2 Provide updated aesthetic improvements to the
existing softball fields shade structures and pavilion in the
1C
park.
BJP16
Restroom/
Concession Building
BJP16.1 Aesthetic and functional improvements at both
1C
concession/restroom facilities.
Improvements
BJP17
Pavilion
BJP17.1 Aesthetic and infrastructure improvements at the
1C
Improvements
bat wing pavilion.
PARKS IN SOUTHLAKE lll�
ZNM-7'
Liberty Park at Sheitonwood Recommendations
Implementation Metri7711111111111PPOW, Tier
Dept.
Link
Objective
Policy
Clearly demarcate what
LPS1.1 The park property is adjacent to private property to the west and
LPSI
is public vs. private
north of the park, as well as in the southeast corner of the park. Provide
1C
space.
signage or other visible demarcation of where public property ends.
LPS2.1 Identify the creek area with signage
1C
LPS2.2 Maintain the natural areas by regularly clearing brush and
maintaining the trail system. Improve existing unofficial trails that have
1A
been created over time by use.
LPS2
Amenitize the natural
areas of the park near
the proposed trails
shown on the conceptual
master plan.
LPS2.3 Install trail markers that show distances and named routes for
easier navigation for users (see PROS12.3).
1C
LPS2.4 Complete the trail loop (concrete/decomposed granite) and
connect it to the pavilion per the conceptual master plan. Add additional
trail segments to the conceptual master plan to increase the number of
trails in the park area, including but not limited to a segment connecting
1C
the trail in the natural areas from the west to the east just north of the
pavilion. Also consider adding more trails to the area currently identified
on the conceptual master plan as "expand parking."
CS
Quality
Development
C3
1.5,
3.3,
4.6,4.11
LPS3.1 Add park amenities such as benches and a bike rack
1A
LPS3.2 Improve the existing volleyball court area.
1C
LPS3.3 Install a children's playground (small/medium sized) adjacent to
the pavilion.
1C
LPS3.4 Conduct a study to determine the optimal number of parking
spaces needed to support the use of the park. Construct new parking per
the recommendations of the study. Design the parking expansion such
1C
Liberty Park at
that it results in the minimal impact to quality trees.
LPS3
Sheltonwood
Improvements
LPS3.5 Provide pedestrian connectivity from the new expanded parking
to the park trail system.
1C
LPS3.6 Drill water well for the pond to serve as a year-round amenity.
1C
LPS3.7 Consider installation of exercise stations along the trail
1C
LPS3.8 Consider creation of an enhanced pedestrian corridor from the
parking lot to the center of the park.
1C
LPS3.9 Consider opportunities to add informational and historic markers
throughout the park. See recommendations PROS8 for guidance.
1C
Recommendation/
Policy
Update certain
North Park Recommendations
Implementation Metric
11W"�"=M1rL-!k
NPIA Replace the scoreboards on the three existing lacrosse fields when
gic
Corporate
Objective
VGO
Link
1.5,
amenities within the
appropriate.
1C
4.6,
park to improve the
4.11
field use experience.
NP1
Consider the ability for
CS
C3
the fields to be revenue
NPIL2 Conduct an analysis to determine whether the number of fields is
1.5,
generating when
adequate for the City of Southlake. Consider expanding to add a fourth
1C
4.6,
making decisions about
field if warranted.
4.11
upgrading amenities.
Improve the walking
NP2.1 There is an opening from the Oak Pointe subdivision into the park.
connection to the Oak
Consider making improvements to this area to make the connection
CS,
NP2
Pointe subdivision at the
between this park and Oak Pointe. Endeavor to make this an accessible
C
PW
C2, C3
3.3
north side of the park.
connection between these parks if possible, considering there is a plan for
accessible connectivity from the future pathway along Ridgecrest Dr.
NP3.1 Add distance markers to this park for runners and walkers (see
1A
PROS12.3).
NP3
Park amenities.
Quality
NP3.2 Add benches, water bottle refill stations, and dog water bowls
lA
Development
around the pedestrian pathway to encourage use of this trail.
NP4.1 Consider incorporating additional public art into the revised
concept plan for this Park per the Public Arts Master Plan which states to
"Install art or artistic features at parks such as Bob Jones Park and North
1C
NP4
Consider Interactive
Park that will engage youth and encourage interaction with the arts."
Public Art
(PAg)
1.5,
CS
C3
4.
4.1111
NP4.2 When considering what art to include in this park reference the
C
proposals from SKIL from their 2021 session.
NP5.1 Consider paving the overflow parking on the DIPS North property.
1C
North Park
NP5.2 Provide the installation of a shade structure by the pond where
NPS
mprovements
it will not interfere with the area where a potential fourth field may be
1C
added.
NP5.3 Explore opportunities for connectivity in the form of pathways to
C
the west to N. White Chapel Blvd.
M
No.
Recommendation Policy
Park Recommendations
Implementation Metri
V
CP1.1 Consider incorporating recommendation FM-P1 from the
Priority
Tier
,AWlc
EDT,
ObjectiveCentral
Corp.
111111111
VGO
CP1
Ice Skating Rink
Southlake 2035 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan which speaks to
1C
CS
11.2
Central Park "add an ice-skating rink during the holiday season"
CP2
Public Art
CP2.1 Add a public art piece per the Public Arts Master Plan (1PA6 -
1C
"Activate Central Park through public art")
CP3.1 Work with the adjacent property owner (Shops of Southlake)
to create new arched central entrance into the park from the south
1C
parking area that results in improved accessibility and makes the park
area more inviting to the public.
C3
CS
Quality
1.5,
4.6,
CP3.2 As part of the development of the park concept plan evaluate
1C
the addition of an interactive water feature around the fountain.
Development
4.11
CP3.3 Install shade trees around the fountain area.
1C
CP3
Central Park Improvements
CP3.4 Add hedges along the iron fence to the north.
1C
CP3.3 Consider allowing vendor kiosks within the park. Work with
1C
property management at the Shops of Southlake.
CP3.6 Evaluate the feasibility of a pedestrian bridge across FM1709
1C
PW,
CS,
C2, C3
3.3
from Central Park to Rustin Park.
PDS
PARKS IN SOUTHLAKE ll�
No.
Recommenclation/Am
RecommendationsTown Square Parks
Implementation Metric
TSU Incorporate a public shared outdoor working or collaboration
T51
Outdoor collaborative
space (or similar facility) into the conceptual master plan for one of
16
CS,
C3
4.6
workspace
the Town Square parks (see Health & Wellness Recommendation
FIN
H W 28).
TS-FU Consider redevelopment of Family Park that enhances the
3.3, 3.3,
TS-F1
Family Park redevelopment
space making it an even more dynamic park suitable for community
1B
CS
C3
11.2
events and daily use.
TS-F2.1 Add aesthetically designed temporary bollards to this cross-
TS-F2
Bollards at Fountain Place
street such that the roadway can easily and temporarily be closed for
1B
PW
C3
3.3
community events.
TS-M1.1 Consider the addition of a public art piece per the Public
Arts Master Plan (PA8 - "Install art or artistic features with the
TS-M1
McPherson Park Public Art
redevelopment of McPherson Park"). Depending on future buildout of
1C
CS
C3
1.5
the park, consider a sculpture garden or similar artistic activation of
the park.
CS,
TS-M2.1 Reshape the pond to increase usable park space.
3C
PW,
C2. C3
3.3 .
3,
46, .6,
4.11
TS-M2.2 Consider the addition of a promenade on the east side of
CS,
1.5,
3.3,
the pond between Federal Way and Division Street - a wide walkway
3C
PW,
C2, C3
4.6,
framed by a double row of trees, bench seating and ambiance lighting.
PDS
4.11
TS-M2.3 Consider the installation of design features at the State
3C
CS,
C2, C3
1.5,
3.3,
Quality
Street/Federal Way and the Division Street gateway entries.
PDS
Development
4.6,
4.11
TS-M2.4 Revise/improve the hardscape path that connects around
1.5,
the pond's edge. Consider a seat wall along some or all of the land
3C
PW,
C2, C3
3.3,
side of the path and one or more sitting areas at the end of the pond-
PDS
4.6,
Potential McPherson Park
edge path.
4.11
TS-M2.5 Consider the installation of terraced steps down to the pond
1.5,
TS-
Redevelopment*
M2
to create additional area to gather. Terraces could be all hardscape, all
3C
,
C2. C3
3.3,
Developer -driven park
grass, or a mixture to include a series of planted area of varying sizes
PDS
4.6,
improvements
to break up the hardscape.
4.11
TS-M2.6 Add a "great lawn" in the area south of the hotel for added
gathering and function space. This might include a crushed stone
path along the perimeter with some benches along the outer edge
3C
CS
of the path. This lawn space would preserve a footprint for a hotel
conference center expansion/performing arts space if ever needed.
C3
4.6
TS-M2.7 Connect the promenade to the hotel with an expanded patio
area, allowing room for table seating and trees/landscape. Consider
3C
CS
installation of a water feature, sculpture, or other installation to center
the space.
TS-M2.8 Consider the installation of a feature fountain to the pond.
3C
CS
TS-M2.9 Enhance access and parking in and around the park. Add a
1.5,
sidewalk along State Street to provide a direct connection between
3C
W,
C2. C3
3.3,
State Street and Division Street. A mid -block bumpout would provide
PDS
4.6,
a viewing area and access into the park from State Street.
4.11
Chesapeake Recommendations
C1.1 Remove off-street parking from concept plan, and instead add on-
1C
street parking spaces along Chesapeake Ln.
C1.2 Consider moving the basketball and tennis courts shown along the
western portion of the park to the northeast side of the park. Consider
1C
striping the courts for Pickleball as well as tennis.
Proposed changes to
1.5,
C1.3 Evaluate making safety and aesthetic improvements to the fence
ip
C1
existing Chesapeake
along the western boundary of the park.
CS
C3
4.6,
C1.4 Add a shade structure to the playground when upgrading/expansion
Park concept plan
4.11
occurs (see PROS10).
1C
C1.5 Add bike racks to the park to encourage active transportation thus
1A
reducing the need for vehicular travel and parking.
C1.6 Add trees in the northeast section of the park to provide natural shade
1A
areas.
C2.1 As part of the Mobility Master Plan, prioritize the construction of a
currently incomplete sidewalk segment along Union Church Rd. to the park
1A
PW
Quality
C2, C3
Prioritize the
from where the sidewalk currently ends at Chesapeake Place.
Development
C2.2 Consider and monitor the need for a wrought iron fence or other low
construction of
C2
sidewalks and trails to
impact, decorative barrier to the south of Chesapeake park to prevent
3
Chesapeake park from
vehicles from parking near the pond. Alternatively, consider and monitor
Union Church Rd.
the need for additional parking in this area to allow for access to the park.
1C
CS
C3
Ensure that the sidewalk along Union Church Rd. connects to the loop in
Chesapeake Park and then back to Union Church Rd. via open areas in the
fence for park accessibility.
Add age -friendly
C3.1 Consider adding permanent exercise stations and/or other age-
1 . 5 ,
C3
amenities to the ark.
p
friend) y park amenities that are more passive in nature.
1C
CS
C3
4 . 5,
4.6,
4.11
C4.1 Provide a restroom if and when the basketball, tennis, pickleball courts
1C
and pavilion are built
C4.2 Install appropriate signage in addition to a monument sign(s) that is
1A
C4
Chesapeake Park
CS
C3
Improvements
scaled appropriately for the park.
C4.3 Evaluate the need for and implement the installation of a well at the
1C
park if necessary.
No.
Royal & Annie Smith Park Recommendations
Recommendation / Polli Implementation Metr
A
RASI.I Add more trash cans in the park near the benches.
Priority
Tier
1A
Dept.
Strategic
Link
Corp.
Objective
VGO
Link
1A
RAS1
Add amenities to the park. RAS1.2 Add a water bottle refill station in the park near the pathway
CS
along Johnson Road.
1C
RAS7.3 Add interpretive signage to the existing well at the park.
RAS2
Trail Connectivity from the park
RAS2.1 Work with the Keller Independent School District to provide
1C
CS,
to Harrell Dr.
additional trail connectivity from the park onto Harrell Dr.
PDS
Quality
Development
C2, C3
3 3,
4.6,
RAS3
Consider providing a public
RA53.1 Add a public restroom to the park.
1C
CS
restroom in the park.
4.7
4.11,
Cimmarron Acres access to
RAS4.1 Determine the level of interest from the residents of Vermilion
RAS4
RAS Park
Addition to allow an easement from Cimmarron acres to allow for
1C
CS
CS
easier access to RAS Park (companion recommendation to PROS15).
Promote Passive Activities at
RAS5.1 Maintain the southern portion of the lot in its natural state to
RASS
RAS Park
provide flexibility of use for this area and evaluate potential passive
1C
CS
activities such as Frisbee golf
PARKS IN SOUTHLAKE lll�
Fir
Carillon Parks Recommendations
Tie,
Objective Lin
CAR-CL7.1 Add distance markers to this park for runners and walkers
1A
(see PROS12.3).
CAR-CL1.2 Add benches, water bottle refill stations, and dog water
IA
bowls around the pedestrian pathway to encourage use of this trail.
4.7,
CAR-CL1.3 Work with the HOA to update the internal trail signage
A
CAR-
Park amenities (Corporate Park
throughout Corporate and Lake Park.
CS
4.
CAR-CL7.4 Plant trees/landscape to screen the utility boxes at the
CL1
and Lake Park).
,
4.9,
northwest corner of Corporate Park.
1A
4.11
CAR-CL1.5 Consider the addition of low -intensity lighting around the
trail in each park to increase the safety for those walking in the early
1C
mornings or evenings. Ensure the lighting is consistent with the City's
amenity policy (see PROS4).
CAR-CL2.1 Consider connecting the trail at the south end of Lake Park
1C
CS,
3.3
to the 11-acre property recently purchased by the City.
PW
CAR-CL2.2 Consider possible improvements to the Corporate Park
/ Lake Park trail when designing the potential future extension of
Kirkwood Blvd. to E. Highland St. Identify opportunities to keep
1C
CS,
E 3
the pedestrian connection between these two parks and allow for
PW
the trail system to continue to E. Highland St (perhaps a pedestrian
connection under the bridge).
CAR-
Trail extension (Corporate Park
1.5,
CL2
and Lake Park).
CAR-CL2.3 Consider passive park and/or open space use for the
4.6,
remaining land of the 11-acre property as part of the potential future
1C
CS
Quality
C3
4.7,
extension of Kirkwood Blvd. takes place.
Development
4.9,
4.11
CAR-CL2.4 There is a small cemetery that is surrounded by City
property (addressed as 950 E. Highland St.). Consider executing
an access easement with the Southlake Historical Society or other
1C
PW
3.3
non-profit to allow access across City property for upkeep of the
cemetery.
CAR-P1.1 Add distance markers to this park for runners and walkers
1A
(see PROS12.3).
CAR-P1.2 Add benches, water bottle refill stations, and dog water
1A
bowls around the pedestrian pathway to encourage use of this trail.
CAR-P1.3 Add signage to indicate the park is public at the entry
1A
CAR -Pi
Park amenities (The Preserve
points along Pyrenees Dr. and Lake Carillon Ln.
Park).
1.5,
4.6,
CAR-P1.4 When it comes time to replace the existing playground
equipment, replace with accessible playground equipment and
1C
CS
4.7,
surfacing (see PROS10).
q g
CAR-P7.5 When it comes time to replace the existing playground
4.11
equipment, identify opportunities to add swings for children of all
1C
ages.
CAR-V1.1 Add picnic -style tables to each park to make more
CAR-Vl
Park amenities (Villa Park North
conducive for outdoor dining. If tables are added, ensure the area is
A
and Villa Park South)
an accessible space, and there are an appropriate number of trash
receptacles.
Oak Pointe Park Recommendations
1PNNWllllllllllllllli
Strategic
Corp.
VGO
No.
Recommendation / Policy
_9�Fimplementatlon Met
OP7.1 Assess the existing amenities included in the park such as
Tier
Dept.
Link
Objective
Link
OP1
Amenity replacement.
benches, signage, and tables. Work with the HOA to replace amenities
1C
CS
Quality
C2, C3
1.1, 1.5,
according to the standard amenity replacement schedule as needed
Development
4.11
per recommendation PROS4.
OP2.1 Oak Pointe Park consists of four (4) separate public park lots.
1C
Consider adding trails to Lot 11, Block 1.
OP2.2 Consider expanding the sidewalk that currently ends at Lot 2,
Block 1 into the public park lot (Lot 1, Block 1), in case the property to
1C
the north is redeveloped and sidewalks are added.
OP2.3 Consider expanding the trails into the southwest corner of Lot
1C
Evaluate the need to expand
CS,
Quality
3.3,
OP2
the trails and connectivity of
14, Block 2.
PW
Development
C2, C3
4.6
OP2,4 Consider expanding the trails of Lot 6, Block 1 to include
Oak Pointe Park.
another segment at the north end of the lot.
1C
OP2.5 Evaluate and consider the ability to create a pathway
connection to North White Chapel Boulevard / Walnut Grove
1C
Elementary School.
No.
Recommendation / Policy
The Cliffs Park Recommendations
Implementation metric
==or
CP1.1 Add distance markers to this park for runners and walkers (see
1A
F"'Strategic
Link
Cj
ObjecNUM
PROS12.3).
CP1.2 Add benches, water bottle refill stations, and dog water bowls
1A
around the pedestrian pathway to encourage use of this trail.
1.2,
CP1.3 Plant trees to provide screening for the residents of Clariden
1.5,
Ranch on the perimeter of the park, and also provide shade trees
1A
CS
C3
4.6,
along the sidewalk for those using the trail.
4.11
CP1
Park amenities at The Cliffs
Park (+/-10 acres) off N. White
CP1.4 Consider adding low -intensity lighting around the trail in each
Chapel Blvd.
park to increase the safety for those walking in the early mornings
1C
or evenings. Ensure the lighting is consistent with the City's amenity
policy (see recommendation PROW.
CP7.5 Add an unsignalized mid -block pedestrian crossing area across
N. White Chapel Blvd. to better connect Bob Jones Park to The Cliffs
1C
PW
C2, C3
3.3,
Park.
Quality
CP1.6 Create an accessible opening in the fence near the pedestrian
1C
Development
crossing at Bob Jones Park on the east side of N. White Chapel Blvd.
CP2.1 Add shade trees to the park.
1A
1.2,
CP2.2 Consider incorporating additional amenities into to the park
Park amenities at The Cliffs
such as low intensity lighting, additional seating, and pet waste
1C
CS
C3
.6
4 6
CP2
Park (+/-4 acres) of Rancho
stations.
4.11
CP2.3 Add a gazebo with dining table to the park.
1C
Laredo Trl
CP2.4 Consider the addition of a play structure to this park (see
1C
PROS10).
CP3.1 Connect the missing sidewalk segment across 101 Clariden
Ranch Rd. between the City trail and where the sidewalk begins again
1C
CP3
Sidewalk segment connections.
to the southeast of The Clariden School (100 Clariden Ranch Rd.)
PW
C2, C3
3.3,
CP3.2 Connect the missing sidewalk segment at 3611 Sunrise Ranch
1C
Rd. to the City trail system.
5.4 Recommendations for Non -Capital Parks Projects
The recommendations within this section represent, in many cases, park amenities and other projects that can be addressed without
needing to make a capital funding request as part of the 5-year CIP. When putting together their workplan, the Community Services
department can review these items to determine identified amenities to be addressed in their annual operational budget.
No.
Recommendation / Polic
Bicentennial Park Recommendations
Implementation Metric��� Priority
Tier
131.1 Consider the addition of a few on -street parallel parking spaces
No
trategIME
Link
Corp.
Objective
VG
Linj
B1
On -street Parking spaces at
off Unity Way (south side of the street) at the east end of the park so 2C
CS,
Quality
C3
1.5
Liberty Garden
that people can more easily access the sitting area and trails located
PW
Development
to the north east of the tennis courts (Liberty Garden)
B2.1 Work with the businesses to the south of the park along FM 1709
2C
to enhance these areas adjacent to the park.
B2
Businesses along FM 1709
EDT
T
Quality
Development
C3
B2.2 Consider screening the parking area north of Lot 13 (where
Another Broken Egg Caf6 and Jersey Mike's are located) to enhance
2A
411
the views from The Marq facility.
B3
Public Art
B3.1 Evaluate the need and feasibility of expanding the stage and
2C
CS
Quality
C3
seating at Aria Amphitheater Per the Public Arts Master Plan (PA16)
Development
BS
Pickleball
B5.1 Consider the development of a pickleball complex.
2A
CS
Quality
Development
C3
4.11
Add amenities to the park per
EH7.1 There are currently not any water fountains in this park.
Quality 1.1,
EHl the City amenities policy.
Consider adding a water bottle refill station near the pathway along 2A
CS
Development C3 4.11
Continental Blvd. Add according to the City's amenity policy.
Increase accessibility and
safety for those accessing the
EH2.1 As part of the update to the Mobility Master Plan, consider
PW,
Quality
EH2
park from the north side of E.
adding a crosswalk from Sarah Park Trail (Timarron) to provide better 2C
PDS,
C2, C3 3.3
Development
Continental Blvd.
access to this park and a continuation of the sidewalk system
CS
Clearly indicate which portions WC1.1 Work with the HOA to develop and place a permanent map
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MONUMENT SIGNS
Monument signs in City parks should consist of masonry material and generally follow the City's Urban Design Plan unless there is a general
theme of architecture or materials within the park that should be complimentary. The design objectives for monument signs are as follows:
• Versatile
• Multiple configurations
• Various stone or brick options to match park appearance or theme
• Timeless & classic design to symbolize a Southlake park
• Standardization of design to eliminate recurring design & engineering costs
• Maximum visibility of park name with lighting
Sample of Existing City Park Monument Signs
The configurations of the signs should also retain some level of consistency throughout the City. The following are some
examples of configurations and should be used as guidelines only. Actual configuration may have to vary depending on physical
constraints on individual park sites.
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PARK AMENITIES
The City has informally adopted some level of standards when doing amenity improvements to the City's parks. With this master plan,
the City will have formalized guidelines as to what level of quality the amenities should contain. A majority of the improvements consisting
of benches, picnic tables, trash bins and drinking fountains have been installed with a black coating or finish. This trend should continue
throughout all the City's parks, and the standards provided below indicate the minimum level of quality to be provided whenever amenity
improvements are considered.
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throughout the Town Square Parks. This level of quality should be aimed for but should only be implemented if funding permits and if the
use and character of the park calls for it. The Victor Stanley and Dumor designs are examples of these higher quality park amenities.
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Public Parks
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Private Parks/Open
Spaces
Public Parks (HOA-Maintained in Blue)
1 Bicentennial Park (includes
IA Champions Club, 1B Community
Services Maintenance Facility,
1C Legends Hall, 1D Southlake
Tennis Center, and 1 E The Marq
Southlake)
2 Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve
3 Bob Jones Park
4 Carillon Park (Carillon Linear Park)
5 Central Park
6 Chesapeake Park
7 The Cliffs at Clariden Ranch (The Cliffs Park)
8 Coker Hike & Bike Park
9 Corporate Park
10 East Haven Park
11 Enclave Park
12 Estancia (Cotswold)
13 Family Park
14 Frank Cornish, Jr. Park
15 Gateway Lakes Park
16 Johnson Park
17 Kirkwood/Sabre Linear Park
18 Koalaty Park
19 Lake Park
20 Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
21 Lonesome Dove Park
22 McPherson Park
23 Noble Oaks Park
24 North Park
25 Oak Pointe Park
26 Royal &Annie Smith Park
27 Rustin Park
28 Southlake Sports Complex
29 Summit Park
30 The Preserve Park
31 The Verandas Park
32 Villa Park North
33 Villa Park South
34 Watermere Park
35 Winding Creek Park
The recommendations identified represent many of the adopted comprehensive plan recommendations that were reviewed as
part of the Southlake 2035 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan update. There were a number of recommendations from
the 2030 iteration of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan that were reconsidered as part of the planning process.
Those items are not shown below given the new plan replaces the previously adopted recommendations. The items listed below were
reviewed in part to eliminate redundancy. Additionally, these existing recommendations often provide guidance when evaluating
future plan elements. There are several pathway recommendations included in this plan update; the entirety of current mobility
recommendations can be found in the Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan (Ordinances No. 1075, 1075A and 1075B).
2035 Youth Master Plan
No. Recommendation /Policy
Implementation Metric
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YP9.1: Seek out the input of at least one of the youth groups in the City
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youth perspective during the
development of the plan.
YP9.2: Review the input from the Youth Master Plan (surveys, comments,
etc.) regarding parks and recreation initiatives such as the location, design,
expansion and programming of current and future park facilities, as well
YP9.2
as fine / public art, recreation activities, outdoor activities and programs,
CS
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community events and cultural events, athletic facilities, the public library,
Term)
etc. (CS) Evaluate youth and teen trends as they relate to park needs
to ensure the PROSCF Master Plan update considers these needs in the
development of the plan.
YP9.3
YP9.3: As part of the PROSCF Master Plan update, address the potential
CS
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development of an additional dog park in Southlake. (CS)
Term)
YP9.4: As part of the PROSCF Master Plan update, address the potential
CS
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development of a community garden or a botanical garden in Southlake.
Term)
(CS)
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1 (Short -
stations in parks along high traveled pedestrian / running sidewalks and
CS
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trails. Consider as part of the PROSCF update. (CS)
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partnerships to encourage
determine whether there is adequate seating, places for eating, restrooms,
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comfort and accessibility in or near
etc. (CS)
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the public realm.
Term)
This may include seating near trail systems, sidewalks, or other park areas.
Identify innovative and unique
HW28.1 Activate a City park or other public area by creating a public
ways to activate City parks and
shared outdoor working or collaboration space, or similar concept in or
HW28
other public spaces in a way that
near the Southlake Downtown District. (CS)
CS,
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fosters creativity and encourages
PDS
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the gathering of those who choose
Consider seeking public -private partnerships for the design and funding of
to live, work or play in Southlake.
such a concept.
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City of Southlake public parks and facilities. Such a system should Include as component of each park
implement similar and consistent design principles as outlined in this master plan and in the Southlake
W10 planning document. Specifically, in areas such as Bob Jones Park and CS 1
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to driveways so that drivers and pedestrians can conveniently review Space Plan before FY 2012
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Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is Southlake's award -winning signature park. Comprised of the first
land ever assembled for park purposes in Southlake, it is located north of Southlake Blvd.
(EM. 1709), west of White Chapel Blvd., and east of Shady Oaks Drive. The park is in
the center of town and offers a wide variety of activities and amenities including The
Marq Southlake, the Southlake Tennis Center and public courts, Southlake's log house,
an amazing playground, the City's main baseball complex, basketball courts, multipurpose
synthetic turf fields, the Liberty Garden demonstration garden, large ponds, multi -use
trails and other park amenities. Improvements to Bicentennial Park began in 2006 and
concluded in 2021.
Recommendations for this park include adding on -street parallel parking spaces off
Unity Way and enhancing the areas adjacent to the park by working with businesses on the
southside of the park. Other considerations include considering the addition of pickleball
courts, sand volleyball courts, the need for additional park screening between the Liberty
Garden and the businesses to the south and assessing the feasibility of enhancing the Aria
Amphitheater.
Bob Jones Park
Bob Jones Park is the City's largest park at over 137 acres. It is located on the north end of town on White Chapel Blvd. The park is home to
the City's soccer and softball complexes, includes two playgrounds, vast open spaces, miles of trails, Boo Boo's Buddies Dog Park, fishing ponds,
pavilions, equestrian access to the Walnut Grove National Recreation Trail, a cricket pitch and multiple picnic areas and park amenities.
There are many recommendations for Bob Jones Park outlined in the 2035 Master Plan. Among the most significant include incorporating
interactive public art, updating parking areas and fencing, adding wayfinding signage, and multiple athletic field and park facility enhancements.
Central Park
Central Park is in the Shops of Southlake Shopping Center directly across Southlake Blvd. from
Town Square. Constructed as part of a development partnership with The Shops of Southlake, more
than 32,000 square feet of land was set aside to be constructed into a public park space. The park was
created to as a landmark feature and amenity area with the area of The Shops. In September 2005, Park
Board recommended the acceptance of the land as a public park. The park was officially named Central
Park by City Council in early 2007. The park now boats a fountain and several shaded picnic tables.
Due to its location within The Shops development, it is an ideal place for a shopping break or to enjoy
a meal outdoors. Recommendations for this park include incorporating recommendation FM-P1
from the Southlake 2035 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan that suggests adding an ice-skating rink
during the holiday season and adding a public art piece in Central Park. Additional recommendations
consider several improvements including an arched central entrance, an interactive water feature, trees,
hedges, and the feasibility of a pedestrian bridge across FM 1709 from Central Park to Rustin Park.
Coker Hike & Bike Park
The Coker Hike & Bike Park is the only park that is not within the City of Southlake boundaries. This park is in Grapevine immediately
adjacent to the City. The potential to improve the park is minimal due to a portion of the park being in a floodplain and utility power lines
with easements running diagonally through the park. Recommendations to this park include retaining the park as open space and working
with the City of Grapevine and the USACE on possibly connecting this park to the Grapevine trail system. If feasible, add parking, signage,
and park amenities.
The Cliffs Park
The Cliffs Park was dedicated parkland during the development of the Cliffs of
Clariden Ranch. The approximately 15 acres of open space area is mostly unimproved
except for the portion of the park that is on the interior of the Cliffs of Clariden Ranch
development. The larger portion of the park between the development and N. White
Chapel Boulevard is mostly flat open space with minimal tree cover, particularly on the
interior of the lot. In 2019, the Clariden Ranch subdivision partnered with the City to
expand The Cliffs Park trail system. The expansion included connecting two previous
sections of the trails, adding benches, and making modifications to the irrigation
system. Several recommendations for The Cliffs Park were suggested. These include
improving park amenities such as adding distance markers, benches, water refill stations
and dog water bowls, planting more trees for screening, improving sidewalks and trails,
and adding a Gazebo and play structure. Other improvements include considering the
addition of low -intensity lighting around the trails, and connecting sidewalk segments.
Cotswold Valley Park (Estancia)
Cotswold Valley Park is a 2.7-acres of natural/open space located in the Estancia subdivision. Mainly serving Estancia residents, it includes
a water feature, natural trail, and a pedestrian bridge. No specific recommendations were discussed at this time.
Estes Park
Estes Park compliments Oak Pointe with a 2.3-acre public park area and public pathways. This small neighborhood park features a small
pond and large oak trees. The park is a great asset for residents living in surrounding neighborhoods. No recommendations were discussed at
this time.
Gateway Lakes Park
This park area was dedicated to the City with the development of the new Gateway Church facility. This lot has a wetlands area occupying
most of the property. With the development of the Southlake Glen subdivision, more parkland was dedicated to the City. Together, these
two areas make up Gateway Lakes Park. Primarily serving the Southlake Glen subdivision, Gateway Lakes Park includes a designated parking
lot on the corner of N. Kimble Ave and Kirkwood Blvd and a natural trail system with a trailhead, picnic tables and benches. No additional
recommendations were discussed as part of the 2035 plan.
East Haven Park
East Haven Park is a narrow linear natural/open space that mainly
serves the residents of Haven Circle. Due to its limited size and physical
development constraints, no major development recommendations were
made. Recommendations include adding a water bottle refill station and
adding a crosswalk from Sarah Park Trail to increase accessibility and safety
of the park from the north side of E. Continental Blvd.
Johnson Place Park
Johnson Place Park was dedicated as a City park during the development of Johnson Place Estates. This park primarily serves the residents
within the development. There are existing trails within the park and a few sitting areas. The park contains the development's three retention
ponds and serves primarily as a walking/jogging and aesthetic amenity to the development and surrounding area. Recommendations for this
park include ensuring consistency of park signage, installing crosswalks where appropriate, and providing additional connectivity to the west and
northwest areas of the park.
Kirkwood/Sabre Linear Park
This small, triangular, and linear site is on the west side of North White Chapel Boulevard near Kirkwood Boulevard at the Sabre Campus
property. It is a linear open space park that will ultimately connect to the other linear private parks throughout the area, including the parks
adjacent to the Kirkwood Hollow neighborhood. This site, when the North White Chapel trail is constructed, would make an ideal rest area
and picnic spot. To achieve full potential of the site, pedestrian connectivity is key in development of this open space, and as such, has been
recommended by the committee.
Koalaty Park
Koalaty Park is a mostly open neighborhood park with a small stand of trees in the
southern end. It currently contains four backstops and is heavily used by local youth sports
teams. Due to its strategic location and frequency of use, the committee determined that
further expansion of the parks uses is possible. Several recommendations have been made
regarding this park including adding restrooms and seating areas to the park, adding
decorative bollards to control parking and additional amenities such as shade structures,
benches, and low -intensity lighting.
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
This park, on the north side of Dove Road at Ridgecrest, is a relatively large and underdeveloped park. It was formerly owned by the Shelton
family who utilized it for community picnic events complete with a pavilion and swimming pool. In 2009 the first phase of development
of the park was completed to include a new, large pavilion structure over the original pavilion slab, trails, landscaping, park amenities, a
restroom facility, pond, and parking. Considerations by the committee for the park consisted of clearly marking the park property, adding
amenities to the natural areas of the park, improving park amenities such as adding benches, bike rack, playground, exercise stations, updating
the volleyball area, improved pedestrian connectivity and expansion of the trail system, trail markers, addition of historical and educational
markers, and additional parking.
Lonesome Dove Park
Lonesome Dove Park, one of the first neighborhood parks, was dedicated and constructed by
the developer of the subdivision. This park is completely developed, and major improvements
such as adding a playground were made in 2008 per the recommendations of the 2005 Parks
Master Plan. Additional recommendations include improving the trail system by providing
wayfinding signage in the park, adding age -friendly amenities such as exercise stations, and
exploring the educational opportunities in the park.
Noble Oaks Park
Noble Oaks Park is an approximately 4.6-acre park in one of the more densely populated areas of the city, located adjacent to Old Union
Elementary School. Residents have long enjoyed its simple open space and shade trees for impromptu events and youth sports practices.
Improvements in the form of monument signs, trail expansion, a small pavilion and park benches have been added. During the committee's
review of the park, it was determined that the priority for the park was promoting this park as an open, natural area, adding amenities such
as benches and water refill stations, and providing educational experiences within the park.
North Park
This park opened in September 2012. The park includes three lighted multi -purpose
sports fields, a concession/restroom building, multi -use trails, playground, large pond,
landscaping, and open play space. The park represents the level of quality that should be
used in development of other City parks that are similar in nature. The park serves as
a great amenity to the surrounding neighborhoods, such as Estes Park and Oak Pointe,
but also the City as whole due to its flexibility in field use. To maintain the quality of this
park it was recommended to update certain amenities such as replacing the scoreboards
on the athletic fields, improving the walking connection to the Oak Pointe subdivision,
adding park amenities, and including public art.
Oak Pointe Park
This public park on the west side of Ridgecrest just north of Dove Road consists of a
series of open space areas totaling 8.2-acres within the residential development of Oak Pointe
linked by a public pathway system. Area residents can enjoy the public pond and multiple
shaded areas with benches and tables. The committee recommended connectivity as the
primary focus for the park, expanding trails and sidewalks as well as providing links between
North Park, Liberty Park at Sheltonwood, and Walnut Grove Elementary School along
North White Chapel Boulevard. Replacing park amenities as needed was also recommended.
Royal and Annie Smith Park
Royal and Annie Smith Park was purchased from the Smith family, who had long
occupied the premises. The property has a significant bit of history, and includes
a hand -dug well, rumored to be the final resting place of a notorious gangster
named "Pinky". The history and abundant natural area, and amenities such as a
playground and play area, pavilion, picnic benches, walking trails, drinking fountain,
trail expansion and parking lot make this a very enjoyable park for the surrounding
neighborhoods. The developed area and the area adjacent to Johnson Road is
maintained in a more manicured state, however the undeveloped portions of the
park are left in a more natural state per the request of the surrounding neighbors. It
is suited for several mid- to low -impact activities due to its size. During the review
by the committee, it was recommended to add amenities such as trash cans to the
park, improving trail connectivity from the park to Harrell Dr, and the addition of
a public restroom.
Southlake Sports Complex
This approximately 16-acre park was constructed as a private baseball instructional
facility and was purchased from the original owners. The property contains two lighted
baseball fields and one lighted multiuse athletic field, roughly 100 parking spaces, a 20,000
sq. ft. indoor training facility (currently leased to a private gymnastics instruction group),
and approximately six acres of undeveloped property north of the drive entrance. The
committee has determined there is significant potential to redevelop this park to become a
prominent community park in the City. In FY 2020, the design process for redeveloping
the sports complex started. There are numerous recommendations for this park, and they
are included in the concept plan. The priorities include synthetic turf on an expanded
multiuse athletic field, synthetic turf on baseball fields, demo of existing metal building,
concession/restroom building, pavilions and shade structures, parks maintenance and
storage building, fully accessible playground, trail development and connectivity, fitness
stations, batting cages, entry feature, field and common area improvements, parking, two park entrances, drop off zone, fencing, landscape &
irrigation enhancements, public art, park amenities, the inclusion of the current Public Works Operations Center site as additional park and
open space to include pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, drainage enhancements, pond and pond amenities, playground, trails, pavilion
and shade structures, and park amenities.
Town Square Parks
Town Square Parks serve as a main tourist destination in Southlake. Nestled within the Town
Square development the parks offer a place for Town Square visitors to take in the scenery and
enjoy the green space. The following parks are located within Town Square: Family Park, Frank
Edgar Cornish, IV Park, McPherson Park, Rustin Park and Summit Park. Family Park is located
directly in front of Town Hall on Main Street. The park features lighted pathways, benches, and
a decorative water fountain. Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park is located on Grand Avenue in the
restaurant district of Town Square. It features a paved plaza with a trellis system, large decorative
fountain, and beautiful landscaping. McPherson Park is located adjacent to the Hilton Hotel.
It features a beautiful pond and a loop trail. The park provides beautiful greenspace in an urban
environment. Rustin Park is located at Fountain Place and across the street from Family Park.
It features the large Rustin Pavilion, water features, sidewalks, and benches. Summit Park is
located adjacent to the Brownstones residential development. The park features a trail, benches,
landscape, and open space.
Several improvements to the Town Square Parks were recommended such as adding bollards
at Fountain Place and incorporating shared, outdoor working or collaboration space into the
master plan for Town Square Parks. They also include considering redevelopment of family Park
to make it more dynamic and suitable for community events. Additional recommendations include adding public art, such as a sculpture
garden or similar artistic activation if McPherson Park is redeveloped.
Watermere Parks
Watermere at Southlake is a 67-acred master planned community offering several choices for the over 55 Senior and the Active Adult
buyer. The community has two dedicated park areas: Watermere Park and Park at Verandas. Watermere Park features a playground, walking
paths, and a small gazebo. Park at Verandas is made up primarily of natural landscaping with a walking trail and features several benches.
Recommendations for these parks include removing the existing playground equipment from the park and consider replacing it with
passive open space and age -friendly affixed fitness equipment, adding crosswalk treatments to improve resident accessibility to the park area
from the condominium building, ensuring consistent park signage throughout the development, and improving the decomposed granite trail
area at the northernmost park area near Southlake Blvd. For the Park at Verandas Watermere, it was recommended to add shade trees along
the pathways of the park and to consider incorporating additional amenities such as lighting, pet waste stations, and additional tree cover.
Winding Creek Park
Winding Creek is a neighborhood situated on 46 acres featuring walking trails, benches,
and water features located throughout the development. This park has portions that are public
and portions that are private to the subdivision. It is recommended to work with the HOA to
develop and place a permanent map delineating the public and private portions of this park. Other
recommendations include adding benches on the sidewalks near S. Carroll Ave.
Carillon Parks
The Carillon subdivision has several areas of dedicated park land. These parks include: Enclave Park, Villa Park North, Villa Park
South, Village Green Park, The Preserve, Corporate Park and Lake Carillon Park. This system of parks includes trails, benches,
playground structures, water features and a few pieces of public art. Several recommendations were made for the Carillon Parks the
most significant being adding park amenities such as distance markers, benches, trail signage and trees to Corporate Park, Lake Park,
and the Preserve Park. Other recommendations include improving trail connectivity of Corporate Park and Lake Park and adding
picnic -style tables to Villa Park North and Villa Park South.
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