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© to its proximity to residential properties east of 1-35, such as the Woods of <br /> San Marcos apartment complex, there have been a number of proposed <br /> uses for this property. Suggestions include a five-to-six-acre dog park with an <br /> additional five acres for expansion, and a new animal shelter.Additionally, <br /> this property could provide access to the riverfront parks system, a <br /> connection to the citywide trail system, a park maintenance building, and a <br /> weekend location for brush drop-off. <br /> Action PF-3.5. Commission a parks master plan for the new 18-acre <br /> property associated with the Blanco River Village development. <br /> The City also owns an 18-acre property along the Blanco River near the <br /> Blanco River Village development.When deciding the appropriate uses for <br /> this future neighborhood-scale park,the City should commission a parks <br /> master plan that explores the possibility of a citywide trail along the Blanco <br /> River that eventually connects to the rest of the trail system. <br /> Action PF-3.6. Consider development of new dog parks in <br /> areas of need. What is a <br /> One of the more pressing park facility priorities identified "third place?" <br /> by the community was the need for additional dog parks. <br /> Nationwide, dog parks are becoming a highly coveted The third place(also known as <br /> "third place."Currently,there is a deficit of three dog third space) is a term used in the <br /> parks to meet today's needs. Moving forward, the concept of community building <br /> projected deficit of dog parks will remain at three. As the to refer to social surroundings <br /> City of San Marcos grows, potential dog park locations separate from the two usual <br /> need to be identified to better serve the surrounding social environments of home <br /> community.This should be done in concert with area and the workplace. <br /> neighborhoods to ensure accessibility where there is a higher <br /> demand, like at apartment complexes(see also action PF-3.2). <br /> Action PF-3.7.Add additional park pavilions that can be rented <br /> throughout the parks system. <br /> Rentable pavilions provide low cost options for various public and private <br /> events. In San Marcos, many of these pavilions are located just within the <br /> riverfront parks system. Moving forward, the City should identify additional <br /> areas where larger pavilions can be established for park users and/or city <br /> events.These pavilions would help to further activate the space, enhance <br /> the park environment, and facilitate cost recovery. <br /> Action PF-3.8.Add shade in the parks and along trails. <br /> As set out in Figure 3.16, Importance of Park Facilities to be Provided or Added <br /> in San Marcos, on page 52,the third highest priority of the San Marcos <br /> community is to increase the amount of shade available in parks and on <br /> the trails.With such extended Texas heat, the City needs to increase user <br /> comfort in the parks and trails system. One way to facilitate this is to provide <br /> additional shade through tree plantings, added picnic pavilions,the covering <br /> of playscapes, and the covering of select athletic facilities. Funds for shade <br /> improvements should be allocated annually based on a prioritized list. <br /> Chapter 3 I System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 73 <br />