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m <br />a <br />As stated earlier, the current parks system consists of approximately 1,196 acres of land. The <br />system contains regional, community /neighborhood parks, greenspace and special use <br />facilities. For purposes of this plan, we have categorized these park types as follows: <br />• Regional Parks Generally greater than 10 acres in size and serve the <br />recreational needs of the entire city and other nearby <br />populations. In San Marcos, Regional Parks are typically <br />those adjacent to the river, or contain a specialized <br />amenity such as a skate plaza or athletic fields. <br />• Neighborhood Parks Generally less than 10acres in size <br />and serve the needs of the adjacent neighborhood (within <br />a quarter -mile radius). In San Marcos, Neighborhood <br />Parks typically include playgrounds, courts, practice <br />athletic fields, and open play areas. <br />• Greenspace Greenpsace acreage in San Marcos varies in size, and is <br />comprised of developed and undeveloped parcels. <br />Developed parcels include amenities such as trails, <br />benches, and signage. Undeveloped parcels are generally <br />fenced off from public use. <br />• Special Use Facilities Special Use Facilities include plazas, buildings, etc. <br />that aren't typical neighborhood or regional parks. They <br />don't generally offer recreational amentities. <br />San Marcos' system of parks contains approximately 180 acres of regional parks, 72 acres of <br />community /neighborhood parks, and 1,033 acres of green space. Special Use Facilities <br />(Memorial Plaza, etc.) comprise approximately 41 acres. The park system is currently operated <br />by approximately 30 full -time staff, including administration, maintenance, recreation, and park <br />rangers. <br />Ecoregions <br />Edwards Plateau - Balcones Canyonlands <br />This ecoregion is largely a dissected limestone plateau that is hillier to the south and west <br />where it is easily distinguished from bordering ecological regions by the Balcones Fault Line. <br />The region contains a sparse network of ephemeral streams, which are relatively clear and cool <br />in temperature compared to those of surrounding areas. This area also lies over the Edwards <br />Aquifer. Soils in this region typically have thin surface soils with deeper soils on plains and <br />valley floors. This region is mostly covered by juniper -oak savanna and mesquite -oak savanna. <br />10 <br />