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

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Action PF-3.9.Add an all abilities playground to a park that is outside of the riverfront parks system. Based on the feedback received in the public survey,a number of respondents would like to see more park facilities available to those with disabilities. Therefore, it is suggested that the City provide at least one"all abilities" playground in the community.An all abilities playground provides equipment and experiences which can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities, including those with physical disabilities,autism,sensory disorders,vision impairments,etc. Action PF-3.10.Add more open play areas. Open play areas can be used for passive recreation opportunities.A variety of different activities can take place in this type of space including pick-up games, ultimate Frisbee, or soccer. Action PF-3.11.Add a community center on the east side of the City. Currently,the east side of San Marcos does not contain any community centers.To serve this area of the City, a community center should be added to the east side for events and as a space that can be rented out. Evaluate opportunities to add three open play areas in the existing parks system and as part of new park properties. GOAL PF-4. CONTINUE TO DIVERSIFY THE PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING CULTURE AND ART OPPORTUNITIES. Action PF-4.1.Continue to identify opportunities to integrate art and culture in the parks and recreation system. In 2012,the City commissioned an Arts Master Plan to direct future growth, execution of guidelines, infrastructure,sponsorship,and funding for arts and cultural opportunities in the City of San Marcos.The goals of the plan were to: • Increase community awareness • Teach the public about art • Conservation Moving forward,the City should continue to identify opportunities to increase the amount of art and culture in the parks and recreation system, including along the trails in the riverfront parks. Action PF-4.2. Undertake an evaluation of the Memorial Tree Program. As identified during the planning process,space for the City's Memorial Tree Program is diminishing. One way to address this is for the City to partner with the Heritage Association on a comprehensive evaluation of the program which identifies the most beneficial and sustainable path for the planting and maintenance of memorial trees.Another recommendation is to create consolidated plaques rather than individual plaques on every tree. 74 Cityof San Marcos, Texas San Marcos Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan