Introduction The most significant theme that was present throughout feedback and collaboration with the community during the update process was the need and desire for more trails and sidewalks of varying types. Trails and sidewalks serve many functions relating to mobility and connectivity, recreation, leisure, quality of life, and wellness—all vital to achieve the vision of the Rowlett community. This Plan goes to great lengths to honor the feedback received from the community by providing specific and actionable strategies to encourage the construction of additional trails and sidewalks within the City. This chapter will focus on trails and sidewalks in Rowlett. Parks and Open Space and Recreation and Programming are discussed in separate chapters in the Plan. A goal with policies and associated actions for Trails and Sidewalks are detailed below. Needs Assessment The following needs/themes emerged from community engagement efforts in the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in terms of trails: • Need for better maintenance and amenities along trails • Need separated bikeways • Need more connections from residential neighborhoods to parks and recreation destinations • Need more connections between parks and recreation areas, • Desire for more paddling/water trails • Need for better communication regarding locations of trails • Desire for more nature-centered activities Inventory The Rowlett trail system contains 14.75 miles of trails. The majority of the trails are 8’ - 10’ wide reinforced concrete, whereas others are soft surface trails. The majority of the system is comprised of loop trails within a specific park.
Master Trail Plan Amendment - 11/16/2021 : At the request of the Rowlett City Council, the Master Trail Plan will not include future lakefront trails behind private homes.
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