Letter From the Mayor Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to present the City of Rowlett’s 2018 Parks, Recreation, Trail Master Plan. This master plan provides long-range guidance for our City on park utilization, park redevelopment, potential future park space, operations management, revenue sources and maintenance plans. As with our parks system, this plan’s development was supported by our outstanding citizen partner organization, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. This document would not have been possible without the contributions of you, the citizens of Rowlett, through participation by your Park’s Board representatives, your input during the Master Plan open house, and your responses to the Parks Master Plan Survey. I especially want to highlight the support to our parks system and the development of this plan by our hardworking members of the Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department for their leadership on this effort! Having raised my family in Rowlett, I have long treasured our City’s parks and recreation resources. I hear from people throughout Rowlett who hold the same appreciation for our parks, green spaces, Community Centre, Wet Zone Waterpark, athletic facilities, and recreation programs— all described in detail in this 2018 Parks, Recreation, Trail Master Plan. Recreation and park facilities and programs promote neighborliness and social inclusion by providing a venue for special events and daily interaction. These spaces and places are anchors in the community they serve, creating a destination for visitors and residents alike. In many ways, our City’s health is reflected in the health of our parks system! So thank you to the Parks and Recreation staff who work tirelessly to keep our parks clean, our facilities welcoming and safe, and our programs vibrant and relevant; and to those who mentor our youth, provide social and recreational connections for our seniors, and help our families to make lasting memories. Most importantly, thank you to the citizens of Rowlett who participate in the planning for our great community!
Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian
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