2018-009 PARD Master Plan UpdateDate: January 19, 2018 Report No. 2018-009
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Status Update on the Denton Parks and Recreation Master Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Currently the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is operating from the
Parks, Recreation, and Trail System Master Plan prepared in 2009 by Jacobs Carter Burgess
(JCB). As part of the new PARD Strategic Plan, the master plan will be updated beginning this
summer through an RFP with potential funding sources from the Southwest Park Master Plan.
BACKGROUND:
In fiscal year 2008-09, the City contracted JCB to complete a ten-year action plan encompassed
in the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan. The plan provided professional planning and
landscape architectural design services as an update to the pre-existing Comprehensive Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. In addition, JCB added the Trail Master Plan.
The scope of work resulted in a ten-year action plan for orderly planning and development, and
established priorities and statements of direction based on research and need analysis.
Components of the master plan update included:
Inventory Matrix and Park Maps
Population Characteristic and Demographics
Public Input and Needs Assessment
Standards Analysis and Service Area Maps
Existing, Proposed, and Potential Trails Map
Priorities Based Recommended 10-Year Plan and Funding Methods
DISCUSSION:
PARD staff has recently begun work on providing updates to the current master plan to
supplement the scope of work anticipated in an upcoming RFP. Component updates include:
Inventory Matrix and Park Maps
Population Characteristic and Demographics
Existing Trail Maps
Additionally, PARD staff is in the process of designing an outreach survey to evaluate program
needs within the community. Updates to the remaining components of the master plan requires
technical data gathering and analysis of park standards, use, and trends. Community engagement
and input in the form of public meetings and forums is critical to capturing facility and amenity
needs. These components would be performed through a professional services contract.
Date: January 19, 2018 Report No. 2018-009
Capital project funding is currently allocated for a master plan and design of Southwest Park.
Incorporating the Southwest Park plan into the Department’s master plan update would represent
a comprehensive approach to park system planning.
An updated master plan will provide direction in City-wide and Departmental strategic planning
for creating sustainable, liveable, and friendly environments. Analysis results and
recommendations will be used to guide and support consideration and advancement of new
projects in the next bond program as well as promoting enhancements to existing infrastructure.
CONCLUSION:
PARD staff’s updates of the existing master plan and inclusion of the Southwest Park plan will
provide a strategy for an RFP expected to be released by July with review and approval of a final
contract by Council. Financing for the Department’s master plan update has been identified
within available capital project funding. Work with a professional firm will deliver a system
wide master plan reflective of current conditions and trending needs.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A current 10-Year Action Plan is included highlighting the projects that have been accomplished.
Various other projects remain uncompleted. As projects are completed under the updated master
plan program, Council will be continually updated on progress as the program evolves.
STAFF CONTACT:
Laura Behrens
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Laura.Behrens@cityofdenton.com
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Ten-Year Action Plan-highlighted sections refer to completed projects
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
1. More Hike/Bike/Walk/Jog/Run Trails Trail Connections:G.O. Bonds
*See trail section on 85 - 99 Pg.Park Dedication Fees
-add mister/showers along trails for cooling TRPA Recreational Trail Grants
• Airport Road Property TxDOT Landscaping Cost Sharing Program
- possible trail head TIF District
- new trail location $75 - $95 per linear foot PID's
• Avondale Park Greenway Utility
- follow drainage easement Easements
Dedicated Sales Tax
$45 - $75 per linear foot Private Developers
• Bowling Green Park Naming Rights
- link to trail at North Lakes Amenity Costs:Advertising Sales
• Carl Young Sr. Park
-add trail heads (see description pg 98)
• Cooper Creek
• Cooper Creek Trail
$56,000-$200,000
Range
• Denia Park
• Joe Skiles Park
-add loop trail throughout park
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field
-concrete existing parking lot
-add lighting
-expand large dog area
-add soft trail to & around pond
-add restrooms
• McKenna Park
-add sidewalks/looped trail
• North Lakes Park
-add fitness stations
-concrete all parking lots & drives
-add more parking near football & soccer
• North Pointe Park
-connect trails to Evers, and Cooper
Creek Trail -address ADA concerns
-add trail head
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
-trail head
• Quakertown Park
-perimeter walks / looped trail / lighting
• Rail Trail
Create trail location maps along trail (wayfinding)
-add soft surface trail on top of dam from
Bonnie Brae to Recreation Center
-add loop trail throughout park, & connect
trail to Cross Timbers Park
-add water fountains, benches & dog
stations along trail, dog wash area, &
picnic areas
- acquire additional property to make
connection with Monterey Open Space
-add water fountains, benches & dog
stations along trail & bridge to cross creek
-add water fountains, benches & dog
stations along trail, a new bridge to cross
creek, grind rails, & possible ponds
Varies - depending on
paving type, width, & length
4"-6" inch depth, 10' to 12'
wide concrete
4"-6" inch depth, 6' to 8'
wide concrete
drinking fountains (1 per
mile, kiosk (wayfinding, 1
per mile), mile makers,
benches (2-4 per mile), Trail
head amenities (restrooms,
bike lockers, pavilion),
security lighting, &
emergency callbox
-replace with 8' wide concrete trail along
the east side of tracks
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAILS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
CITY OF DENTON
HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS
-8' wide jogging trail - loop trail throughout
park
- update/implement master plan for entire
park
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TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
2. Gymnasium (for basketball, volleyball, etc.)• South West Park Property G.O. Bonds
Revenue Bonds
TRPA Indoor Recreation Facilities Grant
Private/Public Partnership
Recreation User Fees
Naming Rights
3. Larger Senior Center • Site TBD G.O. Bonds
TRPA Indoor Recreation Facilities Grant
Private/Public Partnership
Recreation User Fees
Naming Rights
4. Additional Recreation Center • South West Park Property G.O. Bonds
• Denia Park Revenue Bonds
-expand existing rec center TRPA Indoor Recreation Facilities Grant
• North Lakes $30,000,000 - $40,000,000 Private/Public Partnership
-expand existing rec center Range Recreation User Fees
Park Dedication Fees
Naming Rights
5. Nature Trails • Airport Road Property G.O. Bonds
• Cross Timbers Park Park Dedication Fees
TRPA Recreational Trail Grants
TxDOT Landscaping Cost Sharing Program
• Lake Forest TIF District
PID's
$45 - $75 per linear foot Greenway Utility
Easements
Dedicated Sales Tax
Private Developers
Naming Rights
$46 - $72 per linear foot Advertising Sales
Denton Parks Foundation
decomposed granite, 8' wide
$46 - $56 per linear foot
6. Open Space/Nature Areas • Airport Road Property G.O. Bonds
• Avondale Park Park Dedication Fees
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
Greenway Utility
• Clear Creek Nature Heritage Center Easements
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field Dedicated Sales Tax
-add fishing pier Denton Parks Foundation
-fix dam and spillway (dredge lake)
• McKenna Park
-add a sensory garden
• Nette Shultz Park
-add butterfly garden
• Woodrow
Varies - depending on
zoning, infrastructure,
floodplain, restrictions, etc.
Varies - depending on
zoning, infrastructure,
floodplain, restrictions, etc. - soft trails to connect to Lake Forest
Park
4"-6" inch depth, 6' to 8'
wide concrete - soft trails throughout
decomposed granite, 8'
wide, with concrete
restraining curb on both
sides
- address drainage way, promote play
with nature
CITY OF DENTON
HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS
Varies - depending on size,
program, etc.
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAILS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Varies - depending on size ,
program, etc.
Varies - depending on size,
program, etc.
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TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
7. Outdoor Pool • Quakertown Park G.O. Bonds
- rehab. pool, bath house, and filtration Naming Rights
- add more restrooms Park Dedication Fees
- add drop slide $600,000 - $2,000,000
- more interactive play elements Range
- add irrigation to north side of park
• Water Work
- add a full concession building
- add children's area
- add wave pool
- add teen area (surf rider, drop slide)
- mister systems
- add interactive toys along river
- install a UV system for all pools
- expansion of existing children's area
8. SprayGround • Avondale Park Range $150,000 - $500,000 G.O. Bonds
Naming Rights
• Cross Timbers Park Denton Parks Foundation
• MLK Park Park Dedication Fees
• Quakertown Park
• South Lakes Park
9. Additional Soccer Fields • North Lakes Park G.O. Bonds
Revenue Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grant
- add maintenance building Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
• South West Park Property Naming Rights
- Master Plan property to include fields Recreation User Fees
Advertising Sales
Denton Parks Foundation
Park Dedication Fees
10. Multi-Use Sports Fields • Avondale Park $50,000 - $125,000 G.O. Bonds
• Briercliff Park Range Revenue Bonds
- soccer and baseball fields TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field Baseball: $55,000 - $85,000 Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
- add soccer goals & backstops Naming Rights
• MLK Park Soccer: $45,000 - $80,000 Recreation User Fees
Advertising Sales
Football: $55,000 - Denton Parks Foundation
• Nette Shultz Park *does not include lights Park Dedication Fees
-add goals
• North Lakes Park
-Rugby fields, regrade, add lights
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
Varies - depending on
program, use (what will be
renovated at each site)
$200,000 - $300,00 per
lighted field
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
- add more shade throughout park,
seating areas, & top of slides
- more interactive play structures
throughout park to cool concrete
- replace fence with iron fence, and rock
wall
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
CITY OF DENTON
MODERATE PRIORITY ITEMS
Varies - depending on size,
program, etc.
- upgrade soccer area (grade field) &
make irrigation improvements
- renovate fields-regrade so the fields
drains
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TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
7. Outdoor Pool • Quakertown Park G.O. Bonds
- rehab. pool, bath house, and filtration Naming Rights
- add more restrooms Park Dedication Fees
- add drop slide $600,000 - $2,000,000
- more interactive play elements Range
- add irrigation to north side of park
• Water Work
- add a full concession building
- add children's area
- add wave pool
- add teen area (surf rider, drop slide)
- mister systems
- add interactive toys along river
- install a UV system for all pools
- expansion of existing children's area
8. SprayGround • Avondale Park Range $150,000 - $500,000 G.O. Bonds
Naming Rights
• Cross Timbers Park Denton Parks Foundation
• MLK Park Park Dedication Fees
• Quakertown Park
• South Lakes Park
9. Additional Soccer Fields • North Lakes Park G.O. Bonds
Revenue Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grant
- add maintenance building Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
• South West Park Property Naming Rights
- Master Plan property to include fields Recreation User Fees
Advertising Sales
Denton Parks Foundation
Park Dedication Fees
10. Multi-Use Sports Fields • Avondale Park $50,000 - $125,000 G.O. Bonds
• Briercliff Park Range Revenue Bonds
- soccer and baseball fields TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field Baseball: $55,000 - $85,000 Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
- add soccer goals & backstops Naming Rights
• MLK Park Soccer: $45,000 - $80,000 Recreation User Fees
Advertising Sales
Football: $55,000 - Denton Parks Foundation
• Nette Shultz Park *does not include lights Park Dedication Fees
-add goals
• North Lakes Park
-Rugby fields, regrade, add lights
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
Varies - depending on
program, use (what will be
renovated at each site)
$200,000 - $300,00 per
lighted field
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
- add more shade throughout park,
seating areas, & top of slides
- more interactive play structures
throughout park to cool concrete
- replace fence with iron fence, and rock
wall
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
CITY OF DENTON
MODERATE PRIORITY ITEMS
Varies - depending on size,
program, etc.
- upgrade soccer area (grade field) &
make irrigation improvements
- renovate fields-regrade so the fields
drains
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TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
14.• Avondale Park Small:G.O. Bonds
-signature pavilion (theming)$50,000 - $150,000 range Shade Structures Grant
-add grills Naming Rights
-additional parking Large:Recreation User Fees
-fitness station $250,000 - $500,000 range Dedicated Sales Tax
• Bent Creek Property Park Dedication Fees
-add picnic stations with tables and grills
• Bowling Green Park
-add water fountains, benches, & dog
• Briercliff Park
-additional parking
• Carl Young Sr. Park
-shade/structure
• Cross Timbers Park
• Evers Park
-larger pavilion near playground
-new dugouts/shade structures
• Fred Moore Park
-upgrade shelters
-redo concessions building
-add parking
• Joe Skiles Park
-replace shelters and add a new pavilion
-add more electrical outlets
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field
• Mack-Roberts Park
-replace shade structures
• McKenna Park
-add (2) pavilions
-add grills, water fountains
-add amphitheater
• Milam Park
-add pavilion & picnic tables
• Nette Shultz Park
-add pavilion & picnic tables
-add lights, grills and water fountains
• North Lakes Park
-upgrade/add pavilion/shade structures
• North Pointe Park
-add pavilion & picnic tables
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
• Quakertown Park
-new amphitheater
• South Lakes Park
-add pavilion near soccer fields
-add lights and grill
15. Additional Basketball / Multi-Use Courts - Add lights to all courts 1/2 Court:G.O. Bonds
• Evers Park $30,000 - $40,000 Denton Parks Foundation
-add water fountains Naming Rights
• Mack-Roberts Park Full Court Unlighted: Park Dedication Fees
- light court $50,000 - $75,000
• McKenna Park
- light court Full Court Lighted:
• MLK Park $60,000 - $100,000
- add mini court
• North Lakes Park
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
-upgrade stage area/amphitheater, add
bleachers
-add more potable water, and electrical
hook ups
-add pavilion & shade structures @
playground & in dog areas
MODERATE PRIORITY ITEMS
-add lights, grills, water fountains, & water
meter for irrigation
-new major pavilion, themed to tie into
downtown history
-add signature piece art, sign, pavilion
near lake along Teasley corridor edge
CITY OF DENTON
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Large Covered Picnic Pavilions (100 to 200
people)
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TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
16. More Practice Fields • Avondale Park $50,000 - $125,000 Denton Parks Foundation
• Briercliff Park Range Park Dedication Fees
- soccer and baseball fields
• Lake Forest Park & Wiggly Field Baseball: $55,000 - $85,000
- add soccer goals & backstops
• MLK Park Soccer: $45,000 - $80,000
Football: $55,000 -
• Nette Shultz Park *does not include lights
-add goals
• Preserve @ Pecan Creek
17. Facilities for Water Recreation • Carl Young Sr. Park G.O. Bonds
Revenue Bonds
TRPA Indoor Recreation Facilities Grant
• North Lakes Park Private/Public Partnership
-add fishing pier Recreation User Fees
-add canoe/paddle boat rental Naming Rights
• South Lakes Park
18. Additional Tennis Courts • North Lakes Park Unlighted Courts: G.O. Bond
-add (3) lighted courts $50,000 - $60,000 per court Denton Parks Foundation
-new center Naming Rights
Lighted Courts:Public/Private/ Non-profit Partnership
$60,000 - $80,000 per court Park Dedication Fees
-resurface/reconstruct all existing courts
• South Lakes Park
-add (2) lighted courts
19.• Airport Road Property G.O. Bonds
• Cooper Creek Revenue Bonds
-BMX trail in woods Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
• Pebblebrook $500,000 - $2,000,000 Dedicated Sales Tax
-BMX trails access through Range Naming Rights
G.O. Bonds
20. Additional Baseball/Softball Fields • Evers Park - add signage for fields Revenue Bonds
- better utilities TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grant
-address entry for park Public/Private/Non-Profit Partnerships
• Mack-Roberts Park Naming Rights
- renovate fields $250,000 - $350,000 range Recreation User Fees
- add lights to soccer field per lighted field Advertising Sales
- renovate restrooms Denton Parks Foundation
- upgrade utilities & irrigation Park Dedication Fees
- concrete between fields
• North Lakes Park
-replace dugouts
-remodel/replace restroom concessions
21. Expansion of Indoor Pool • Denton Natatorium G.O. Bonds
- non-slip surfaces Revenue Bonds
- add weight room TRPA Indoor Recreation Facilities Grant
Private/Public Partnership
Recreation User Fees
- maintenance storage area Naming Rights
- new trash area Denton Parks Foundation
- add classrooms, meeting areas
Extreme Sports Area (BMX bicycling,
paintball, etc.)
-add fishing pond (impound water off
creek, seasonal water areas)
Varies - depending on type
of activity and size of venue
Varies - depending on type
of activity and size of venue
- add room set up for senior, rehab
programs, medical equipment
-add championship court with grand
stands
- add an adjustable floor to pool for rehab
swim
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
- polaris safety system (under water
camera)
- upgrade soccer area (grade field) &
make irrigation improvements
-replace lighting with USTA
recommended lights
CITY OF DENTON
LOW PRIORITY ITEMS
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
-grading issues around complex need to
be addressed
-update/implement master plan for entire
park
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Rank Action Plan Location Budget Estimate Funding Sources Year To Be
Completed
22. Additional Frisbee Golf/Disc Golf • Airport Road Property $60,000 - $90,000 G.O. Bonds
Range Advertising Sales
23. Municipal Golf Course Future Site to be Determined $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Revenue Bonds
• North Lakes Park Range Naming Rights
- add small/junior golf area Recreation User Fees
Public/Private/Non-profit Partnerships
24. Additional Skate Park/Existing Park • Avondale Park G.O. Bond
Naming Rights
Recreation User Fees
• Skate Works Public/Private/Non-profit Partnerships
- expand park (add a bowl)New:
$200,000 - $375,000
- add building/pro-shop
25. Indoor Ice Rink • South West Park Property Revenue Bonds
Naming Rights
Recreation User Fees
Public/Private/Non-profit Partnerships
26. Additional Dog Park • Airport Road Property G.O. Bonds
Naming Rights
Public/Private/Non-profit Partnerships
27. Owsley Park Redevelop Park G.O. Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
$200,000 - $375,000
Range
28. Preserve @ Pecan Creek Future neighborhood park G.O. Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
Park Dedication Fees
$300,000 - $475,000
Range
29. Robson Ranch Future neighborhood park G.O. Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
Park Dedication Fees
$300,000 - $475,000
Range
30. SW Park See Priority Item #'s: G.O. Bonds
2,3,4,9,13 & 25 TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
TRPA Indoor Recreation Grants
Park Dedication Fees
31. Wheeler Ridge Future neighborhood park G.O. Bonds
TRPA Outdoor Recreation Grants
Park Dedication Fees
$300,000 - $475,000
Range
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
-skate park elements (few pieces: rail,
steps etc.)
- add concessions, water fountain and
more shade
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
$150,000 - $200,000 per
acre
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
LOW PRIORITY ITEMS
CITY OF DENTON
TEN YEAR ACTION PLAN
DENTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
Varies - depending on
program, use, and type of
renovation
Possible new recreation center site, &
sports complex