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O <br /> PARK FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE <br /> Comparing the existing and target levels of service for <br /> recreational facilities serves to evaluate not only the need for <br /> enhancements to the parks system, but also the number and <br /> location of park land in the City.This evaluation ensures that as <br /> the population increases, sufficient recreational opportunities <br /> are provided. <br /> Summary of Park Facility Needs <br /> Current deficiencies in the park system include picnic pavilions, <br /> picnic facilities, and splash pads(see Table 3.5, Target Level of <br /> Service for Park Facilities). Due to extended high temperatures in <br /> Texas,water amenities are an important asset in parks. Splash <br /> pads are growing in popularity across the country and currently, <br /> there is only one splash pad in San Marcos. Based on the high <br /> demand from the public to add more water-based recreation, <br /> the target number of splash pads for the City is four. <br /> If the current amount of facilities does not change, in 2030 all of <br /> the facility needs will remain the same, excluding playgrounds. <br /> Currently, San Marcos offers many recreational opportunities, <br /> even if the amount of facilities may not meet the suggested level <br /> of service. <br /> Table 3.5,Target Level of Service for Park Facilities <br /> CURRENT LOS 2030 <br /> TARGET 2018 NEED 2018 2030 NEED <br /> CURRENT (1 FACILITY DEFICIT <br /> FACILITY AVAIL. PER# LOS(PER BASED ON DEFICIT OR BASED ON OR <br /> RESIDENTS) RESIDENTS) 64,589 POP. SURPLUS 79,819 POP. SURPLUS <br /> Li <br /> 111 og Park 1 61,980 1 per 20,000 4 4 <br /> cc IW <br /> Qkate Park 2 30,990 2 per city 2 No deficit 2 No deficit <br /> Picnic 12 5,165 1 per 4,000 17 20 <br /> Pavilions <br /> Li <br /> w <br /> a Picnic Facili- <br /> > ties(Tables, 21 parks 2,951 In all parks In all parks In all parks <br /> N BBQ Grills) <br /> a <br /> a <br /> Playgrounds 24 2,583 1 area per 22 Surplus 27 <br /> 3,000 <br /> Li <br /> W <br /> a <br /> w Splash Pad 1 61,980 1 per 20,000 4 4 <br /> 1 <br /> a <br /> U Where Where Where <br /> "' Restrooms 10 6,198 feasible feasible Feasible feasible Feasible <br /> Chapter 3 I System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 61 <br />