Parks Master Plan Creation of linear park system

Project Goal Further plans to develop a recreational connection throughout the city along the

Project Goal Bringing together the community for a common goal Possible plans: Development of

Project Goal Define a backbone/hub trail Define viable routes Identify short-term projects

Project Outcomes Identify mid-term projects Develop design standards for trail types Develop design standards

Project Outcomes Identify general costs Develop specific cost estimates for short term projects Identify

Greenway System Goals Transportation to work/destinations Exercise Air quality improvement Access to nature Connections

Greenway System Goals Social interaction Small town atmosphere Outdoor education Cleaner waterways Access to

Sonora Park Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant

Neighborhood Creek Improvements Falcon Wood

Neighborhood Creek Improvements Steeplechase

KENNEDALEGREENWAYS. ORG/COMMUNITYSURV EY

Stakeholder workshop Identified preferred amenities Important sites/destinations Preferred bike and walking trails/connections

Next Steps Community Survey Public Meeting – Mid-December January - Design Charette with experts

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Parks Master Plan Creation of linear park system with greenway trails Trailheads Trail signs Trail bridges

Project Goal Further plans to develop a recreational connection throughout the city along the creeks for bicycling, walking, and hiking Connect existing parks and explore improvements for vacant park lands along creeks

Project Goal Bringing together the community for a common goal Possible plans: Development of plans, priorities, cost estimates and funding sources for improvements

Project Goal Define a backbone/hub trail Define viable routes Identify short-term projects

Project Outcomes Identify mid-term projects Develop design standards for trail types Develop design standards for amenities

Project Outcomes Identify general costs Develop specific cost estimates for short term projects Identify maintenance strategies Identify safety standards Identify funding sources

Greenway System Goals Transportation to work/destinations Exercise Air quality improvement Access to nature Connections to parks Connections to neighborhoods

Greenway System Goals Social interaction Small town atmosphere Outdoor education Cleaner waterways Access to water Art/culture/history Reduce crime

Priority Areas

Arts and Culture Foundation Land

Railroad Park

Sonora Park

Sonora Park Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant

Neighborhood Creek Improvements Falcon Wood

Neighborhood Creek Improvements Steeplechase

Concert in the Park Pop-Up Booth Two dozen newsletter sign-ups Over 70 mini survey responses 56% Nonresidents: Visit Kennedale for: • Work • Family and friends • School • Fun things to do Only 14% Respondents said they live here and do nothing else 30% Residents also spend time in Kennedale for: • Work • Family and friends • School • Fun things to do

KENNEDALEGREENWAYS. ORG/COMMUNITYSURV EY

Stakeholder workshop Identified preferred amenities Important sites/destinations Preferred bike and walking trails/connections

Stakeholder workshop

Next Steps Community Survey Public Meeting – Mid-December January - Design Charette with experts and stakeholder group March - Public Meeting Late Spring/Early Summer – Complete Report