Standards In order to evaluate the parks, recreation, and open space facilities provided for the City’s residents, a set of standards and criteria was used to develop a Level of Service (LOS) for the system. For the purpose of this planning effort the parks in Rowlett were categorized and classified based on park design concepts and standards identified by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): • Neighborhood Parks • Community Parks • Natural Areas and / or Open Space • Special Use Parks
Park Type
Existing LOS 122.64 Acres
Neighborhood Parks Community Parks
397.7 Acres Natural Area/ Special Use Parks 273 Acres Green Belts 14.39 Acres
NRPA Recommended LOS 1.5 Acres for every 1000 residents 2017 Population Estimate 60,219 2017 Target LOS 90.32 Acres 2017 Provided LOS 122.64 Acres Neighborhood Parks The Neighborhood Park remains the basic unit of the park system and serves as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood. Generally designed with a focus on informal active and passive recreation that serves neighborhood recreation needs, area is provided for recreational activities such as field games, court games, picnicking, and playground areas. Many neighborhood parks may also contain athletic fields that are used by community athletic organizations, thus serving the community as a whole. Safe and convenient pedestrian access (sidewalks or hike-and-bike trails) is important to a neighborhood park location.
2030 Population Projection 70,000 (1.25% annual growth) * ESRI) 2030 Projected Target LOS 105 Acres
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