2 - Parks And Community Gathering Spaces
Future study should consider and further develop recommendations on the following: • Sports field design and maintenance standards • Relocation of fields at Herfurth park as new Downtown Park concept is realized • Development of clear and open areas available for team practices (potential partnerships with school, church, and third-party sites) Athletic Fields • Improve existing fields – The top priority should be to improve the condition of the existing athletic fields in the City of Rowlett. Although many of the fields are in exceptional shape, it should be noted that field rejuvenation should be included on a regular Capital Improvement Project schedule. • School District Open Space- These open spaces may be the most critical to allow for additional area for practice space as well as some younger age-group game play. Typically, the conditions of these open areas are not to the standard of general sport field play. To develop these areas to an acceptable playable condition may require the City to work with the School District to fund capital improvements and assist with maintenance. • New Planned Fields- As stated previously, The City of Rowlett does not currently suffer from a deficit of playing fields as current demands are being met for game play. Practice field availability has become an issue and can be addressed with the organization and identification of areas throughout the city acceptable for future development of additional fields. The followings areas have been identified as potential diamond and rectangle field development areas.
• Shorewood Park • Springfield Park • Rowlett Community Park • Twin Star Park • Sunset Park
When possible, new fields should be developed as multi-purpose fields to accommodate the most potential user groups.
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