Ord 2019-012/adopting the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

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Recommendations GOAL T-1. EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE TRAIL SYSTEM IN SAN MARCOS. Action T-1.1. Conduct a system-wide accessibility assessment to identify, prioritize, and address issues in the City parks, trails, and greenspace system. A number of the City's parks include elements which may be inaccessible to those with a disability. In order to ensure that all park users have equal access to facilities,trails, and amenities, the City should conduct a system-wide park accessibility assessment of parking areas, picnic facilities, playgrounds,trails, and seating areas. Once complete, required accessibility improvements need to be funded and implemented based on a prioritized list.Additionally, a map identifying the type and location of the accessibility accommodation should be created and maintained on the City's website. Action T-1.2. Improve ADA accessibility to the San Marcos River. As identified in Figure 3.18, How Important Is It For the City to Address the Following Parks, Recreation, and Trail Issues?, around 75 percent of survey respondents want to see water access improved for people with disabilities.As part of the development of design and construction plans for the riverfront parks system improvements, access points which meet the American with Disabilities(ADA) standards need to be identified, designed, and constructed along the San Marcos River,with particular attention given to designating a kayak access point for Wounded Warrior at Rio Vista Park. Action T-1.3. Collaborate with local and regional partners to define and establish the Emerald Crown Trail connection to Kyle, Buda, and eventually, to the Violet Crown Trail in Austin. Establishing regional trail connections between cities can be beneficial for all involved communities. One such regional trail connection is the Emerald Crown Trail. Proposed by the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance(SMGA),this trail is in its preliminary planning stages and is intended to connect beginning at the San Marcos River, through Dudley Johnson/ Randy Vetter/ Five Mile Dam Park, and on to Kyle and Buda,where it will eventually connect to the Violet Crown Trail being constructed by the Hill Country Conservancy. Considering the broad range of benefits for both local and regional partners, the City should consider supporting increased collaboration on this proposed five year project. 0 Chapter 3 System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 123