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Weslaco Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan ď‚—2016-2026
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Master Plans are developed to: Provide direction to the City Planner on future park development. To address park deficiencies within the community. To identify needs that can be translated into grant applications for park development.
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Weslaco Master Plan included community support through: Park and Recreation Advisory Board presentation and determination of priority listing. Focus group comprised of park users. Online survey – 220 respondents
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Survey Results 100
2007 Survey
2016 Survey
Overall Satisfaction with Parks
Overall Satisfaction with Parks
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
UP 6050 7.16% 40
60 50 40 30 20
54.2
30 20
10
10
0
0 Satisfied
61.36
Satisfied
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• 48.19% of Respondents were from south of Business 83 • This is where most of the parks are located. • Respondents gave reasons for both satisfaction and dissatisfaction with park system.
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Facilities to be developed in the next 5 to 10 years 63.64% 60.00% 58.18% 57.72% 52.27%
Athletic Fields Recreation Center Trail Systems Large Community Parks Swimming Facilities
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Q4 How important is it for the City to provide the following types of facilities over the next 5 to 10 years.
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Most Important Issues to Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Maintenance of Parks – Budget Issue Additional Lighting at parks Trail Systems Indoor recreation Center Splash Park Picnic Areas Playgrounds
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Facilities lacking in City Indoor Recreation Center Splash Park Trails Dog Park – funded in current budget
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Promotion of Parks 2007 – Newspaper 2016 – Internet, website, and social media
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Top 10 Priorities for Future Park Development 1. Trails 2. New Parks 3. Additional lights @ parks 4. Splash Park 5. Youth Softball/Baseball Fields
6. Youth Soccer/Football Fields 7. Picnic Areas 8. Indoor Recreation Center 9. Leisure Pool 10. Amphitheater
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WESLACO PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2016-2026
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WESLACO PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Action Plan 2016-2026
Priority
Action
Type of Development
Potential Funding
Time Frame
High 1
Develop Citywide Trail Plan New Development
State Grants, City Funding
2016
2
Develop New Park
New Dev. North of IH2
Bonds, State Grants, City Funding
2017-2018
3
Add. Lights at Parks
Renovation
City Funding, Grants
2016-2018
4
Splash Park
New Dev., 1 north, 1 south
City Funding, State Grants, Donations
2017-2019
5
Youth SB/BB Fields
Ren. And New Dev.
City Funding, Donations, St.Grants
2017-2019
6
Youth Soc/FB Fields
Ren. And New Dev.
City Funding, Donations, St. Grants
2017-2020
7
Picnic Areas
Ren. And New Dev.
City Funding, Donations
2016-2020
8
Indoor Rec. Center
New Dev. North of IH2
State Grants, Grants, Bonds
2020-Beyone
9
Leisure Pool
New Development
State Grants, Grants, Bonds
2020-Beyond
10
Ampitheater
New Development
State Grants, Grants, Donat., Bonds
2020-Beyond
Medium
Low
The rankings of the park amenities is based on citizen input. The Low Priority projects are those with a higher cost and will require the city to develop financing strategies prior to final development and site location. 18
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Weslaco Parks & Recreation Department 1.BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS
4. PICNIC SHELTERS
7.VOLLEYBALL COURTS
10. SWIMMING POOL
2. SOCCER FIELD
5. BARBEQUE AREAS
8. TENNIS COURTS
11. BASKETBALL COURT
3.RESTROOMS
6. PLAYGROUNDS
9. WALK/ JOGGING TRAILS
12. SKATE PARK
Park Name
ACRES
Cavazos Park
0.39
City Park Gibson Park Isaac Rodriguez Park Plazita Park Harlon Block Sports Complex Pecan Grove
48.66
1
X
2
X
5.82 26.86
X
1.80 88.00 4.4
X
X
3
4
5
6
X
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
8
9
10
11 X
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X X
X X
12
X
X
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Pecan Grove Park Acreage:
4.4 acres
Location:
1415 Sports Park Dr.
Amenities: Playground, 5 to 12
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