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TPWD Compliance <br /> One of the further purposes of this Plan is to function as a parks, <br /> recreation, and open space master plan as defined by the Texas Parks and <br /> Wildlife Department(TPWD).This is because"qualified" plans increase a <br /> city's competitiveness when applying for TPWD grant funding. <br /> High Priority Needs <br /> Set out in Table 4.1,Summary of High Priority Needs in San Marcos, <br /> are the main priorities for parks, recreation, open space, and trails in <br /> San Marcos. These priorities are consistent with the Texas Parks and <br /> Wildlife Department(TPWD) requirements. Community feedback, <br /> needs assessments, site visits,and feedback from City staff and elected <br /> and appointed officials determine these priorities. An effective set of <br /> actions, informed by recognized needs, have been suggested to increase <br /> the quality of life of residents for purposes of grant applications.The <br /> identified priorities have been categorized into two lists: outdoor facilities/ <br /> amenities and indoor facilities/amenities. <br /> Table 4.I,Summary of High Priority Facility Needs in San Marcos <br /> NEW OR ADDITIONAL AMENITIES NEEDED BASED ON COMMUNITY INPUT <br /> 1. Places to swim in the river <br /> 2. Nature trails <br /> 3. Shade trees <br /> 4. Running/Walking/ Biking shared use paths/trails <br /> 5. Greenspace <br /> NEW OR ADDITIONAL AMENITIES NEEDED NEW OR ADDITIONAL AMENITIES <br /> BASED ON LEVEL OF SERVICE NEEDED BASED ON EXISTING <br /> 1. Picnic facilities(tables, BBQ grills) <br /> CONDITION <br /> 2. Picnic pavilions 1. Shade structure/add more trees <br /> 3. Splash pad 2. ADA connections <br /> 4. Playgrounds 3. Playground upgrades <br /> 5. Restrooms 4. Renovate trails <br /> 5. Make updates to the adult softball <br /> complex <br /> TOP COLLECTIVE OUTDOOR FACILITY NEEDS BASED ON ABOVE SUMMARIES <br /> 1. Places to swim in the river <br /> 2. Nature trails <br /> 3. Shade structure/add more trees <br /> 4. Running/Walking/ Biking shared use paths/trails <br /> 5. Greenspace <br /> 6. Picnic facilities(tables, BBQ grills) <br /> 7. Picnic pavilions <br /> 8. Splash pad <br /> 9. Playground upgrades <br /> 10. Make updates to the adult softball complex <br /> Chapter 4 I Implementation Action PIan143 <br />