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2 - Parks And Community Gathering Spaces

Accomplishments

• Scenic Point Park – Phase 1 • Katy Railroad Park – Phase 1

• Rowlett Community Park Improvements – 2018 Bond • Rowlett Community Centre Improvements – 2016 Bond • Lakeside Park Improvements – 2016 Bond • Veterans Park Improvements – 2018 Bond • Wet Zone Water Park Improvements – 2016 Bond • Kid’s Kingdom Replacement – 2016 Bond • Scenic Point Park – Phase 2 • Coyle House Utilization Plan – Spring 2016 Needs Assessment The planning process for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified common themes that relate to the topic of parks and open spaces. The following list represents the updated needs, generally, as assessed in the community engagement for this planning effort: • Expand the City’s parkland area by focusing on underserved parks and recreation areas • Expand the City’s parkland area by partnering with developers and other individuals and groups • Evolve the City’s parks and recreation areas into branded destinations that can be marketed and thereby communicated to residents and visitors in ways that create a branded sense of place • Ensure maintaining existing parks and recreation facilities, including providing a minimum set of improvements, is a higher priority than developing new parks and recreation amenities and areas

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CITY OF ROWLETT

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