MPFDC June 2023 Update

MANSFIELD PARKS & RECREATION

DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Staff has been working with Accessology, Too LLC since November on the development of an ADA Transition Plan for the parks and recreation system The consultant has completed the site evaluations and provided a draft plan to the department for review. Once these documents have been reviewed by staff, an implementation schedule will be developed with the consultant. The plan is expected to be presented to the MPFDC and City Council for adoption by the end of FY23

The financial sustainability project (aka cost recovery) is moving into the final phase After service categories were developed and beneficiaries of service were identified, the consultant completed a full analysis of our cost of services. Staff is now reviewing this work and will be drafting cost recovery goals for the service categories by the end of June. Recommended fees and charges will follow, with policy recommendations completing the project by the end of August

Parks and recreation staff are working closely with Mansfield Police on improved security cameras for the park system Staff will be meeting with vendors this month to determine the best technology that can be implemented that can provide live monitoring access to multiple departments. The parks with the most usage will be prioritized in phase one, with smaller parks being added in future years.

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PARK PROJECT UPDATES

WALNUT CREEK LINEAR TRAIL 3B

TARGET COMPLETION SUMMER 2024

BUDGET $3 million

PROJECT MANAGER James Fish

FUNDING SOURCE MPFDC/GF Bonds

DESIGN FIRM Kimley Horn and Associates CONTRACTOR TBD

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.

CURRENT UPDATE 90% design/construction documents submitted and reviewed with staff comments submitted. Consultant has been cleared to begin finalizing 100% bidding documents.

Pending final review, permitting, and property acquisition, the project is tentatively scheduled to be advertised for bidding late summer with construction beginning in late fall/early winter

KATHERINE ROSE MEMORIAL PARK

TARGET COMPLETION SPRING 2024

BUDGET $7 million

PROJECT MANAGER Bryan Lyness

FUNDING SOURCE GF, ARPA, MPFDC

DESIGN FIRM Parkhill CONTRACTOR TBD

SUMMARY Katherine Rose Park (and Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex) is being reimagined to better fit the needs of a growing community The project includes a master redevelopment plan of the space, including available nearby properties and parks.

CURRENT UPDATE Parkhill and park staff attended a kickoff meeting on June 1st, and commenced the design contract for Phase 1 improvements

The schedule of the project is divided into two sub-phases; Phase 1A improvements, consisting of the realigned park drive and parking areas in Rose Park, and Phase 1B, consisting of improved park amenities in Rose and Allmon Parks

The next major milestone will be in mid to late-summer, when a public meeting is expected to be held to collect input concerning playground improvements.

SKINNER SPORTS COMPLEX

TARGET COMPLETION various dates 2023

BUDGET $1.0 million

PROJECT MANAGER Bryan Lyness/James Fish

FUNDING SOURCE MPFDC/GF Bonds

DESIGN FIRM MPARD Staff CONTRACTOR Various

SUMMARY Project will include fencing improvements and realignment, entryway updates, drop off and pickup improvements, a new entry plaza with new surfacing, an expanded restroom facility and more storage for baseball concessions.

CURRENT UPDATE The foul line fencing realignment has been rescheduled to avoid conflict with the MYBA field use schedule. Construction is scheduled to begin in July and be completed before the fall season.

Concession/Restrooms - Staff has reviewed the 90% construction documents for the renovation of the existing concession stand and installation of a new restroom building The schedule has been updated to complete these plans in June, with a bid period in late June. A construction contract is expected to be presented to the MPFDC and City Council for approval in July, with the project planned to begin in late August and be completed in early 2024 before the spring season

Entryway Improvements - Park planning staff is nearing completion of the construction documents for the fencing, paving and landscaping improvements to the baseball complex entryway. All proposed improvements are being planned for installation during MYBA's off season(s) to provide as little as possible disruption to schedule field usage

MANSFIELD NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

TARGET COMPLETION FALL 2023

BUDGET 400,000

PROJECT MANAGER James Fish

FUNDING SOURCE MPFDC 1/2 cent sales tax

DESIGN FIRM TRC Architects CONTRACTOR AAA Time Saver Services

SUMMARY The project will provide a permanent restroom facility on the back nine holes of the course, conveniently located in an area where golfers can access the building after playing holes 12 and 15.

CURRENT UPDATE The sewer and water lines are being coordinated by in-house Water Utilities crews. The sewer line connection has been completed. The water service line will be bored from the Skinner Sports Complex in June with access through the Skinner maintenance facility Staff is obtaining quotes for the electric service line that will run from the golf course pump house along the eastern edge of hole 16 Staff is also working with Oncor to execute an agreement to cross their easement for access to the project site.

Construction contracts for the restroom building have been executed, with the general contractor beginning in June 2023 Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023

MCKNIGHT PARK WEST

TARGET COMPLETION

BUDGET $2.1 million

DESIGN FIRM Studio 13

PROJECT MANAGER Bryan Lyness

FUNDING SOURCE TPWD Grant/MPFDC

CONTRACTOR

SUMMARY Mansfield Parks and Recreation was awarded a $750,000 non-urban outdoor recreation grant for James McKnight Park West from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) in January 2023 to add much-needed amenities to the 35-year-old park. The concept includes a playground, walking trail with fitness stations and the city's first disc golf course.

CURRENT UPDATE On May 22, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Studio 13 Design Group, PLLC to design and create construction documents for planned improvements Contracts have been executed/recorded and the project is now in the process of detailed scheduling and kickoff, with work slated to begin in June.

Park improvements will follow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor Recreational Grant and include a park drive and parking area improvements, a large shaded accessible playground, disc golf course, a new pavilion, additional pedestrian trails and bridges, utility improvements, park amenities (benches/tables), landscaping with irrigation and signage Community engagement is expected to begin in mid to late

PARK OPERATIONS

BALL FIELDS AND COURTS

Annual summer plant material is on the way for the city’s medians, municipal buildings, and parks The beautification team is working on adding new plants to parking lot beds at the department’s public private partnerships along with improved irrigation and added moss boulders. Ongoing efforts are being made with repairs to irrigation leaks and lifting tree canopies to a safe and manageable height

Athletic fields were full of recreational players with end of the season games and tournaments. Construction of the new automated park entry gate was completed at the Skinner Sports Complex to help control vehicular access during open park hours. The complex also received further painting on fencing, bollards, scoreboards and more. Field allocation applications were received for baseball, softball, flag football, and soccer for the spring 2024 season

The parks, trails, and splash pads have been full of end-of-school year events. The two new splash pads at Gertie Barrett and McClendon Parks have been enjoyed by the community Communication and marketing efforts are underway to educate the public about the splash pads being for people only. Dogs are not allowed in the splash pad area for health and safety reasons. Due to the increased number of dogs in the park, Mutt Mitt stations have been added to Gertie Barrett Park to make sure dog waste is disposed of properly Park pavilion rentals are filling up for the summer.

The Park Operations team is working to further implement Green City GIS for asset management and work orders for park maintenance projects All efforts are being made to ensure the final landscape technicians are hired to make sure the team is fully staffed for the busy

RECREATION SERVICES

MAC VISITS 14,217

MEMBERSHIPS SOLD 241

DAY PASSES SOLD 37

MAC Summer preparation was the focus for May. Hiring MAC Recreation Attendants and Kids Zone camp counselors New staff were trained in department safety and service standards, as well as program and event offerings. Facility improvements and ADA audits were calculated during the budget process. Facility and pavilion capacities were evaluated for updated rental procedures

PROGRAM AND EVENT REGISTRATIONS 650

MAC RENTALS 65

KIDS ZONE REGISTRATIONS 48

SENIOR LIFESTYLES

SENIOR VISITS 829

MEALS SERVED 533

PROGRAM AND TRIP REGISTRATIONS 220

NATURE EDUCATION

PROGRAM AND EVENT REGISTRATIONS 106

FIELD TRIP PARTICIPANTS 456

ATHLETICS

ATHLETIC PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS 543

Kids Zone staff hiring, orientation and training took place to ensure camp counselors were provided all the tools necessary for a successful summer. Summer programming is off and running! Quarterly evaluations took place analyzing participant and instructor feedback The Tiny Tri event at Chandler Park was a superhero themed event that had the youngest of kiddos biking, tricycling, running, and sliding out of May.

The Senior Lifestyles program grilled out with a bang for Memorial Day and took day trips to Cabela’s and Tanger Outlet Mall for some summer shopping. Several local sponsors provided lunch and learn sessions as well as bingo prizes for our seniors to enjoy Preparations are underway for the big Senior Citizens Day event in August

Nature Education field trips for local schools are the biggest show in town during the month of May. In addition to the field trips, the nature education staff are providing classes, d t th t d t ti ipants about Oliver reschoolers and

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA

FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS 12,107

FACEBOOK REACH 81k

INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS 3,534

INSTAGRAM REACH 4.2k

EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS 4,146

EMAIL OPEN RATE 67%

ONLINE PRESENCE

WEBSITE VISITS 4,965

AVG GOOGLE RATING 4 58

CURRENT UPDATE

May was active as usual, with multiple department events and preparation for the kickoff of the award-winning 100 Hours of PLAY challenge. Just a few days since launching on June 1, the program already has more than triple the number of participants as last year, meaning it's going to be a very busy--very fun!--summer!

Our online presence has seen a considerable increase in traffic as a result of the program as well as the new park features; this month the 100 Hours of PLAY page and the Splash Pad information page each received more direct hits than the department homepage. This is due to a combination of heavy promotion and QR codes on signs and flyers that take users directly to the information they need versus navigating through the entire site As always, we aim to provide a welcoming, remarkable experience that is easy, efficient and enjoyable! The rest of the summer will be filled with the 100 Hours challenge (so many hours to count and events to host!), summer camp and event promotion, and city special events.

06/17/23

06/20/23

06/22/23

06/23/23

Mansfield Juneteenth Celebration

Nature Sounds Hike

100 Hours of PLAY: Outdoor Adventures

Family Nerf Night

06/24/23 Frog Hike

06/29/23

07/01/23

07/03/23

07/06/23

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07/13/23

07/14/23

07/15/23

07/20/23

100 Hours of PLAY: Can’t Get Board with Games

Pollinator Hike

Mansfield Rocks

Preschool Picassos

100 Hours of PLAY: Back to the Future

100 Hours of PLAY: Shark Week Storytime

Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament

Kayaking 101

100 Hours of PLAY: Painting with Pups

More details and registration at mansfieldparks com