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Item 6A Parks Recreation and Open Space Plany A- �r CITY OF UTH LAIC PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Y' -:-=a -: � gam' '•� � - a ��,`� :fie k f '��� ti.� •,+3 _� � — Adopted by Southlake City Council Ordinance No. 1242N June 15, 2021 Prepared by Planning & Development Services Department and Community Services Department iiii kii- Ail 4j, . Southlake City Council John Huffman Mayor Chad Patton Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3 Randy Williamson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6 Kathy Talley Place I 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 Place S 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. LO 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 6 6 7 8 10 10 13 13 15 16 16 16 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 33 35 37 38 39 41 42 51 0— 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 41,r"i�+ 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 O�❑ v)2030 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 i2019) 5-Year Growth Rate 1990 7,065 1995 13,350 89% 2000 21,519 61% 2005 24,900 16% 2010 26,575 7% 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 Ain rr::x .8merremg �YIWA •oasanrnaxrrFs �. ,r, raxoetays _.r--0 .rxrrs —Xie4��ir.♦ �OwA xsrl4 .i�w yl.y� 'YXYw �/�.; Gfnaw.r iti�6 TT��14a�R �A1 �•M IN M1.`y�y.t- �.y1� N� �yd3 board to oversee the development of the 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 Youth Involvement e it the 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 Recammendatien' 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. MM4aq JW4NR�.R.naw4LW�FP,r, NHM Fwn FaMYkk rxw }n. rhw« S�.d ui ian �adbxl' r�n.9�F•9 er�er[� rTnrYs'R.r"T'�`kMVM rww n.wn�.� PYM l4111F II. RI.F OrY MirNr IMekkW OCTOBER 14TM - ISPM e a • r TOPIC: SOUT14LAKE * SPORTS GOMMM Ways to Get Involved in the Parks Master Plan Updte M-M"kbo liYneVb�'YgWMYr.bP,�#�Ia �.. W..msP-.I�Y�Mf-]kr WyLrW Learn What's in Store with the Updated Parks Master Plan ParksFOr Master U'6 �MBSL pur per4a. PIa 8 �� Plen,pde[8 durhnure : pL—i:it: www.CityofSouthlake.com/Parks2O3S M MMr{yyw MYx1 krr� r IW V S,GM y ti iwf FX- �rweP.,b,ddf.'+PM+Cx SGM1'i .c1 +�r.lYY �. Fwr M,- wmxw.�M M eewrw rnn 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: � ♦ '/ �y,;���''��'°� I{ � � � . ILA 111171 �_rf J a¢ ii;" S4'5 ,� w-i Y `t>d'V :�; ,..a� .I I :i•hM1.>�as;�1741111ph ��� i„ � �'' ` per. I�� �'� �;� �{•r' � iii, ,�., "I.. r � ' �I ;� ��"'J�(' �i a * �. J` r�5;,7q it f1 l �I�I� � � � ,f �;a�•' 't ��+ I I I 7 I ANNIE SMITH PARK 1 � 14 PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN I ORDINANCE NO. 1242, ADOPTED JUNE 15,2021 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. LWF 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? F _=R� Wmi. M 1110W� 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. F" Q1 What is the primary reason that you use parks in the City of southlake? wailungtrai Is opn, running u�Kids sports go going parks a emendsrarpy Take ouisroeWalking dog 1placesports e nrsRecreation nature playBob,or,eswal ki ng spend We,riends ki ds .Pend ti— playground upen.paae exercise wtdoors use unimren park ecyactivilieswa—ii,childrenplay hen@mcio lamIlyenenjoy Q2 In your opinion, what strengths exist in Southlake regarding parks, recreation, and open space? acovities oi,.Nenrwpeople*_many—fi-useagily beautiful .,open space s—isports_.in9 playground fields good kept parks cities South Iakefacilities clean g,.m aoe. well maintained en9nspace— niceKi&areas,�ilot wall ten 5 weu great Q3 In your opinion, what Is the biggest need in Southlake regarding parks, recreation, and open space? murk ve es r¢uenun: iai nmemP1 s pia residents better bites use oaths bike trails....playcrep­spaceeounsareas.PentraiIs ,...open space,.,,.. parks,.,needhedt walk- Southlake —, ,City mix,.Tmar.tieldsmacloveN. bike paths cm Oren Bob Jones s nature much don i Q4 It any, what barriers prevent you from using parks in the City of Southlal fields mi locked dwn use nim sidewalks walking None drive parksclosed Southl ake —,, barriers Ong nailtrails ihlnktime,­Wa city Lack 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. samme+,pr,e„ r hikii g Weise think i , walking traiis kiss hope piay bike trails i.—, water,i—kc walking rr„kr paths., open keel fam i lies 9,— fields 1,parkprograms community Southlake 131 NMuretrai Is.. parks rDm eitybuih open space -Better �_areas mi,sidewalks Barr md, in —en@ space wan connected kids see die bike over, nature r,. bike pathsi— hi—cemer optlons—.rrun bike unit Bike banes green space 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 0.a..ba.1l • - rrr - rrr r r a - rrr r r Field Youth Baseball Game Field 1 per 3,000 1 per 2,317 12 -- 1 per 2,917 12 -- 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 39 15 Notes. f�:tangxaCarSpaaS fe.6j= S,vuaYhi.6jcm�xvihxFuurG�.¢' L..ae?aa».�Suceer 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. �I r� g f 1� 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 �� No 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 tric = 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. ..r 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 lA 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. r-Alco Mpmor-JEW Bob Jones Park Recommendations Implementation MetriM�� F Dept. Strategic czp� j7 Link 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 WC1 of the park are public vs. delineating the public and private portions of this park. 2A 4.4 private. CS Quality C3 11 Development WC2 Park amenities WC2.1 Add a bench or benches on the sidewalks near S. Carroll Ave. 2A 1.1, 4 5.5 Park Standards 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. rwl r�j h" TWO01pars l�udtwo vdnq wall Two pilrars and ane center wing wa11 �1eri et entry Sum$ alone of warlous tltes: 11;11Wr cork have park name 4i emt;Mm on 1 to 4swMs, fwer slpotan M-bmdwsee er tw"I ed 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. eEarx Euwn[wrwes reseal sq—.... L6—.. aan raw, n kEudora[oavd N4n.e{a1 rah ksnnd.rd«AW 6 bP G..Ile.s C-oW Phok Cie w 4% 84ck Ut %WW LLw BIE{Y Heel prymx%&.rl0wne TW N[apcs[aM uudrkraKMu[ parka In op.n aeea�paeklnE lo[a,cK. 9�YrIN + ,. There are also some higher quality amenities that have been installed at various City parks such as Bicentennial Park, North Park and 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. �jIiUU1� L ntt 0.e[epEY[kt511 a: HI�Me Ea6A tik-I}y�n B:[eneennlal Va{kB Nen�W{Y fLarra Smnfeum olrmor7 Term E.—■nwMles ryl. 5—kW EXHIBIT A - SOUTHLAKE 2035 PARKS, RECREATION Ar OPEN c%PACF. MAI�TF.R PT.AN MAP PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN I ORDINANCE NO. 1242, ADOPTED JUNE 15,2021 37 Public Parks and 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 Dept. Priority Tier As the City updates the Parks, Recreation & Open Space / YP9.1: Seek out the input of at least one of the youth groups in the City YP9.1 Community Facilities Master SKIL, etc.), when developing the Southlake 2035 PROSCF Master CS 1 (Short- Plan (PROSCF), include the Plan. ( Plan. (CS) Term) 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 1 (Short - 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 1 (Short - development of an additional dog park in Southlake. (CS) Term) YP9.4: As part of the PROSCF Master Plan update, address the potential CS 1 (Short - development of a community garden or a botanical garden in Southlake. Term) (CS) YP9.5: Research the feasibility and benefits related to water bottle refilling 1 (Short - stations in parks along high traveled pedestrian / running sidewalks and CS Term) trails. Consider as part of the PROSCF update. (CS) • 77Seek Recommendation / Policy Implementation Metric Dept. PriorityTierHW27.1 For the next PROSCF update, survey existing City parks to partnerships to encourage determine whether there is adequate seating, places for eating, restrooms, EDT, 2 HW27 comfort and accessibility in or near etc. (CS) CS (Medium - 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, 3 (Long - fosters creativity and encourages PDS Term) 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. Priority No. Recommendation /Policy7highest Implementation Metric Dept. Tier il amenity locations along West Southlake Boulevard with City- y at Bicentennial Park and other park locations Funded Estate Residential trail amenities 2. Preliminary design and cost estimates (including property acquisition, Projects utility relocation, drainage, and other considerations) PW 3 - Rank West Southlake Blvd. 3. Identifyfunding sources, including g g potential public -private partnerships 14 (with neighborhood HOAs and commercial developments) 4.Incorporate into the CIP 2025 UrbanDesign No. Recommendation /Policy Implementation Metric Dept. PriorityTier An internal wayfinding sign system should also be developed for all 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 Bicentennial Park, automobile "pull off' stations may be placed adjacent 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open to driveways so that drivers and pedestrians can conveniently review Space Plan before FY 2012 an entire map of the park to determine their next step. 'o® � r o2O3 Note. A p h nsive plan shall not constitute zoning regulations or establish F mining district boundaries. 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WEST, $OUT eu lr w tr a LT ?� � � 1 L ��.n �.,w� �> WE+eiT„UPNT(NENTAti LVD K r EAST CGNTINE CONTINENTAL BLVD DISCLAIMER — Zi . r rN'"1 R`-TJ1yFr _ _ .�% C ®®WN This data has been competed for The -L City of Southlake and is for intonational —_ purposes. Various official and unofficial t sources were used to gather this data, and It does not represent an on -the -ground s"by .I Any propedybounderles shown a re approximate only. Every eifod-a made to ensure the accuracy this data, but it was not prepared for and may not be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. As such, no guarantee is given or implied as to the accuracy of this data. - Cit f Southilake Southlake 2035 P n Parks, Recreation, & Open' pace Plan Ordinance No. 1242 Juge 5, �Environrn ourceh Protection Map "Fir Last Basemap Revision - 5/1/2021 Office of Performance Excellence Geographic Information Systems Bob Jones Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN ,.. Additional Items: *Provide fence improvements along western boundary of Wit. f park. *Provide additional amenities at the park such as shade _ structures, benches, bike racks and trash receptacles. *Provide shade trees around Playground and Picnic Area. + *Explore the opportunity to have a joint parking agreement with the church located to the north before constructing • I, any additional parking. r.1 \ + ■ ■ ■ ■ 1"'wMILO ■ .............. . ul1 101 ➢�mBx-,,xml� Gag, ---_ Chesapeake Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN Koalaty Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN ;11 Cni ithlalrn Cnnrfc (mmnlnv A Parkhill SchRollins l Rollins t � Southlake Sports Complex CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN The Cliffs Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN Pedestrian bridge across FM 1709 Von* W. J hedges alor— irnn fan�a Add interactive water feature Add shade trees around fountain around fountain r ■� �x Allow vendor kiosks Hold Farmers'Markets Reduce amount of concrete` —,opt 11MVE" L Create entrance across IL parking lot with arch c qk_ Central Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN Liberty Park at Sheltonwood CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN BLOCK FUTURE ESTAURANT 11 'SITE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT / 1� SITE s - ,3 McPherson Park CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN v* EXHIBIT F Parks Descriptions i Ab 0 %law. % 1 i 10, r' � 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. 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