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Killeen Parks Master Plan Update

Mission

The mission of the Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for our citizens by providing parks, recreation facilities, and programs.

Dedicated Service – Every Day, For Everyone!1


City of KilleenParks Master Plan Update

CITY COUNCIL

PLAN OVERVIEW & PRIORITIZATIONMarch 21, 2017

Killeen Parks Master Plan Update2


Agenda

Overview of Chapters 1 − 4 Public Involvement Highlights Needs Assessment Highlights

Overview of Chapter 5, Recommendations and Actions

Overview of Chapter 6, Implementation Strategy

Prioritization Introduction


Scope Killeen Parks Master Plan Update

• Provide direction over 20-years with greater specificity in near- and mid-term actions

• Ordinance & trail recommendations• Order of magnitude cost estimates• Incorporate concept plans

Set the stage for subsequent plan and ordinance updates

Create an action oriented roadmap for staff and elected / appointed officials In conformance with TPWD

criteria for grant funding

Killeen Parks Master Plan 2009 - 2019


Existing Parks SystemCouncil District 1 • 11 parks = 50% acreage

Council District 2• 6 parks = 3% acreage




Public Involvement Kick-Off (Sept. 2015) City Council Introduction (Oct. 2015) Online Community & Youth Surveys (Oct. – Nov. 2015)

• 1,132 Community Respondents

• 464 Youth Respondents

Open House Public Workshop (Nov. 2015)• 35 Attendees

City Council Mid-Point Briefing (June 2016) 2nd Open House Public Workshop (Oct. 2016) Online Public Prioritization Survey (Oct. – Nov. 2016)

• 608 Respondents

City Council Prioritization Workshop & Survey (Tonight) City Council Prioritization Review Workshop (April 4, 2017) Public Hearing (April 11, 2017)

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Public Engagement Highlights Need for more equal park distribution

Desire for greater Citywide connectivity

Need for unprogrammed active recreational space

Desire for more shade, water-based recreation, and family recreation opportunities

Significant concerns about safety in parks and inadequate park lighting

The Family Recreation Center is well-loved and would benefit from expansion

Desire for increased senior recreation

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Planning for Future Growth


Level of Service Assessment 2016


Level of Service Assessment 2026 & 2036


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Neighborhood Parks Service Area


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Neighborhood Parks Service Area with KISD Schools (existing and future)


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Community Parks Service Area


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Community Parks Service Area with Development of Potential Future Parks


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Existing Trails


Level of Service AssessmentAccess-Based:Potential Trail Corridors


Summary of Parkland Needs• Parkland Acreage, Development, and Distribution

• Parkland acreage deficits in all categories. • Neighborhood Parks

• Uneven distribution of neighborhood parks. Parkland needed south of U.S. Highway 190.• Community Parks

• Development of Heritage Oaks Park and additional community parkland should be pursued by the City• Special Use Parks

• Opportunities for additional special use amenities in existing parks • Regional Parks

• Opportunities exist for coordination with Fort Hood to develop Westside Regional Park.• Open Space/Linear Parks

• Continue to look for additional opportunities for preservation of open space and parkland dedication• Trails

• Key connecting segments are missing


Recommendation Action Framework

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Implementation Tools

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Operational Change Policy Regulation Study Capital Investment Non-Capital Investment

High Priority • (1-5 years)

Moderate Priority • (6-10 years)

Longer-Term Priority • (10+ years)

Reach Actions

Priority Time Frames


Prioritization Process

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1. Actions were reordered based on the level of importance indicated by public prioritization survey results

2. Actions were split into time frames based on level of need and possible feasibility3. High and moderate priority items will ultimately be ranked by City Council4. Longer-term actions will be reevaluated and prioritized in the next Plan update


Key Public Prioritization Results

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Action PA.4. Maximize opportunities to protect and/or create additional green space.

Action PA.3. Coordinate with KISD to develop new neighborhood parks on unused portions of school properties in strategic locations where neighborhood parks are needed.

Action PP.4. Provide a well-maintained parks system. Action PR.1. Ensure that all parks include adequate lighting for the safety of

users. Action PR.10. Provide at least one “all abilities playground” in the City.


Key Public Prioritization Results

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Action PR.36. Prepare a Lions Club Park Master Plan. Action C.6. Provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to parks through

sidewalks and crosswalks to adjacent neighborhoods. Action C.1. Prepare a Citywide Trails Plan to increase connectivity and

accessibility to parks and key destinations. Action R.10. Provide increased passive and family-friendly recreation

opportunities throughout the community. Action P.1. Adopt a parkland dedication and development ordinance.


City Council Online Prioritization Process

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1. Review the proposed time frame for each action in the handout. If you feel that an action should be started in a different time frame, mark the appropriate column in the survey.

2. Then, rank your top five (5) priority actions within each recommendation category, regardless of time frame.


Next Steps

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1. City Council to complete the online survey by Monday, March 27th

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/killeenccpriorities

2. Halff will present final prioritization results April 4th

3. Halff to compile final Public Hearing Draft

4. City Council consideration of adoption April 11th

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