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MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION
OUR VISION To inspire Mansfield to gather, grow, preserve and play through welcoming spaces and remarkable experiences Director’s Update July is National Parks and Recreation Month and as usual, we celebrated by being extra busy! Our staff has been keeping up with the summer rush between camps, classes, outreach and heavier than usual park attendance like the pros they are, and Mansfield residents have enjoyed their summer thanks to them Administratively, we have been finalizing the FY 2022 23 budget and the work plan for the upcoming year’s projects The Rose Park Master Plan is heading into the next phase after wrapping up another public meeting, a focus group with KidsZone campers and some one on one sessions with families who have children with special needs or accessibility challenges. Their insight has been incredibly valuable as we move forward in the planning and design Last month, we submitted a grant to Texas Parks and Wildlife for James McKnight Park West. We should have an update in January 2023 but will move forward with that design and master planning in the meantime.
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Lisa R. on Oliver Nature Park OUR MISSION To create community by exceeding in design, maintenance, operations and programming with a commitment to lead as a team with uncompromising integrity. Parks Programs Maintain Wellness
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Finally, we are sad to share that Deputy City Manager Shelly Lanners, who served as Director of Parks and Recreation/Community Services for 13 years, is retiring at the end of this year. Her impact on the city, and this department especially, cannot be overstated, and we know you join us in wishing her the best as she finally gets some well deserved rest. We will have more information about a reception or other recognition planned in her honor as the date approaches. Word on the Street “I live in walking distance of this wonderful park! How lucky am I?! It’s quiet, beautifully maintained, and lots to see ponds, flowers, wildlife (snakes and even armadillos!) There are usually quite a few people there walking around and so I feel safe walki b lf”
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022 PARK PROJECT UPDATES PROJECT ADDRESS DETAILS STATUS 1 McClendon Park West 799 W Broad St Splash pad, basketball court & restroom Construction 2 Gertie Barrett Park 100 Gertie Barrett Rd. New neighborhood park construction Construction 3 Walnut Creek Linear Trail Cannon/Carlin to ONP Phase 3B on street side path trail Design 4 Katherine Rose Memorial Park 303 N Walnut Creek Dr Master plan & new playground Master Planning 2
DESIGN FIRM Pacheco Koch CONTRACTOR The Fain Group
MCCLENDON PARK WEST TARGET COMPLETION WINTER 2023 PROJECT MANAGER Chris Ray BUDGET $2 3 million FUNDING SOURCE MPFDC/GF COs
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022
CURRENT UPDATE Construction is moving forward in the back and front portions The back section is getting ready to pour the court slab while working on the wiring for the new safety lighting. There have been some unexpected soil issues in the parking lot area that staff and the contractor are working through The front section is working on the sewer line connection while grading is being completed There have been some scheduling issues with Oncor that have held up the grading. Staff is working with both contractors to keep the area organized and the schedule moving forward It is anticipated that the back section will be completed in September and the 3
SUMMARY This project includes replacing the underutilized softball field with two new basketball courts and adding a splash pad, new restroom building and expanded parking.
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022 GERTIE BARRETT PARK TARGET COMPLETION WINTER 2023 PROJECT MANAGER James Fish BUDGET $2 3 million FUNDING SOURCE Park Fees/GF COs 4
SUMMARY Mansfield's favorite park is being reimagined to better fit the needs of a growing community! First, planners will create a master plan of the space, including available nearby properties and parks, then begin phase one to replace the playground with an inclusive signature playground.
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TARGET COMPLETION SUMMER 2024 PROJECT MANAGER Chris Ray BUDGET $3 million FUNDING SOURCE MPFDC/GF Bonds
WALNUT CREEK LINEAR TRAIL PHASE 3B
DESIGN FIRM Kimley Horn and Associates CONTRACTOR TBD
The design consultant is currently looking at the additional hydrologic study models of areas that will be affected by the current trail design under Matlock at Walnut Creek Additional geotechnical investigation was required and completed around the Matlock creek bridge In addition, the consultant is also identifying and preparing the right of way exhibits along Cannon Drive and Matlock Road. With the scope revision to include the grade separated crossing at Matlock and Walnut Creek, a new project schedule and opinion of cost is being developed and is expected by the end of the month Final construction documents are still on schedule for the late Fall/ early Winter 2022.
SUMMARY This segment will extend from the recently completed trail at Cannon and Carlin Roads and create a connection to the entrance of Oliver Nature Park with a combination of added trails and expanded sidewalks along Matlock Road
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TARGET COMPLETION SPRING 2024 PROJECT MANAGER Chris Ray BUDGET $1.5 million FUNDING SOURCE GF Certificates of Obligation DESIGN FIRM Parkhill CONTRACTOR TBD
On August 4th, staff held the second in person public input meeting focused on adaptive and inclusive play which was attended by eight citizens. On August 12th, staff held a meeting with the design consultant team to give direction on the planning layout, court numbers and position, and take a detailed look at several park amenities, and architectural guidelines From this discussion, the consultant will produce a new timeline for the master plan, a phased implementation plan, and a first draft of the opinion of cost. Once the plans are complete, we anticipate bringi th d t l t th B d f id ti d l
KATHERINE ROSE MEMORIAL PARK
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022 PARK OPERATIONS ATHLETIC FIELDS AND COURTS FIELDS & COURTS MAINTAINED 37 FIELD & COURT RENTALS 84 RACES AND TOURNAMENTS 4 PARKS AND TRAILS PARKS MAINTAINED 21 PARK AND PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTIONS 33 PAVILION & AMPHITHEATER RENTALS 48 MILES OF TRAILS MAINTAINED 9 PONDS AND LAKES MAINTAINED 15 AQUATICS SPLASH PADS MAINTAINED 1 WATER CHEMISTRY TESTS 102 PUBLIC GROUNDS ACRES MAINTAINED OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS & PROPERTIES 160.6 PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 6 MEDIANS 232 RIGHTS OF WAY 70 CURRENT UPDATE Hot Texas weather has kept park crews busy with heavy tree limbs in need of pruning A large 25 foot Cedar Elm was removed from Rose Park. Ponds are all experiencing low water levels and fountain malfunctions. Our irrigation technicians have been very busy doing all they can to keep grass, fields, and planter beds from burning up The month of July was used to improve the baseball fields with updated irrigation, leveled home plates, and top dressing added while fields rested before the fall MYBA season LOOKING AHEAD Park Operations is looking to hire Irrigation and Landscape Technicians as the department prepares for additional parks and splash pads. 6
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022 RECREATION & ATHLETICS MAC VISITORS 16,785 MEMBERSHIPS 238 DAY PASSES SOLD 153 PROGRAM AND EVENT REGISTRATIONS 626 KID ZONE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS 192 SENIOR LIFESTYLES VISITORS 679 MEALS SERVED 434 PROGRAM AND TRIP REGISTRATIONS 44 NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND EVENT REGISTRATIONS 125 FIELD TRIPS 3 ATHLETICS ATHLETIC PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS 203 PICKLEBALL SUMMER SLAM REGISTRATIONS 184 CURRENT UPDATE Kid Zone Summer Camp had a successful summer. Each week 48 kids spent the week with us playing, learning, and exploring with friends Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament allowed players from around the metroplex to compete indoors at the amazing Fieldhouse USA facility. LOOKING AHEAD Fall Discount Day is August 18 where participants can find 15% savings online and 10% savings in person for upcoming programs and events. Senior Citizens Day will be held on Friday, August 19 at the Mansfield Activities Center A day filled with fellowship, fun, and food meant to celebrate with our local seniors. 7
MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION AUGUST 2022 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS 10,395 FACEBOOK REACH 46k INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS 3,075 INSTAGRAM REACH 24k EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS 3,987 EMAIL OPEN RATE 57% ONLINE PRESENCE WEBSITE VISITS 4,500 AVG GOOGLE RATING 4.56 CURRENT UPDATE The 100 Hours of PLAY campaign wrappe outside this summer! We had nearly a do original goal of 100 hours. The campaign by many other city departments, an ice cr and we are already making plans for next master plan, with multiple public meetings, an online survey, individual focus sessions and a focus group of 48 Kids Zone campers to capture what Mansfield residents really want and need from their new playground LOOKING AHEAD Focus is now shifting to fall program promotions, planning for fall events like the new Maintenance Rodeo and d h d b d
