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

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Action PF-3.2. Consider development of a new dog park on the 0 east side of the City using available Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funding. The use of dog parks has steadily increased in recent years, and is something San Marcos residents have deemed important. Dog parks allow pets and their owners a place to exercise, play, and socialize with other residents.As such, additional dog parks should be added throughout the city, such as on the east side of town. CDBG funds can be utilized for these projects. Action PF-3.3. Evaluate potential options to remove or relocate the pool at Rio Vista Park. One of the recommendations for improving the riverfront parks system is to remove and relocate the pool at Rio Vista Park to another location within the City. Most municipalities, are moving away from these more traditional pools, instead favoring interactive water recreation amenities, such as splash pads and water parks.As depicted in Figure 3.16, Importance of Park Facilities to be Provided or Added in San Marcos, on page 52, over 75 percent of survey respondents feel that swimming pools and water parks should be provided in the City. Action PF-3.4. Commission a parks master plan for the 40-acre property owned by the City along River Road. The City of San Marcos owns a 40-acre, relatively undeveloped 0 property along River Road, northeast of the wastewater treatment plant and east of the southern tip of the riverfront parks system. Due or ' ''.'�•,�,y: . :; G .r ,,kf _ 1X11 ,... ' ... `14'it.S''' -. -..-444or,.:.'..'.4q4•.,ni - r, s i �;ina, .r If-, `1 4-11111111 Alk 111 * ` .-r •1.1..a...=.-=.meg )�1 •'•a1 , •'V • i' � ,IIA r i_ b-- i rat '1 I �- ' .a.r ' `4 au• ••VAMP Ira t:lr L . = ` mu This splash pad at Rio Vista Park allows childeren of all ages an oppotunity to enoy the water. - •. 72 City of San Marcos, Texas I San Marcos Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan