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Staff work year-round with the associations to coordinate special events, tournaments, park
enhancement projects, practice locations, and special requests. The Parks Department also
staffs weekend games and tournaments to provide players, coaches, and spectators a world
class experience at our Parks.

4. Trail System Management
3.4 Thoroughly plan for future capital investments and associated costs
4.1 Protect Colleyville’s semi-rural residential character

5.3 Provide attractive facilities for leisure and recreation
Management of Colleyville’s trail system consists of routine
inspections and maintenance coupled with planning and
prioritizing for future expansion of the system. The Parks
Department currently maintains over fourteen miles of trail
with the Cotton Belt Trail serving as the central core of the
system. Staff serve to ensure that trails remain safe and
clean by addressing items such as the encroachment of low
hanging tree limbs and litter.

To meet the expressed desires of Colleyville
citizens, Parks Department staff work closely
with the Public Works and Community
Development departments to develop trail
system expansion plans that promote active
recreation, good health, and access to
schools, stores and workplaces.

5. Public Property Management

2.4 Demonstrate stewardship of public resources
3.4 Thoroughly plan for future capital investments and associated costs

In addition to the park properties, Parks Department responsibilities also include maintenance
of the grounds and landscaping on the premises of public buildings which include City Hall,
the Public Library, the Colleyville Center, Justice Center and the Senior Center, and turf
maintenance for four Fire Stations. The Parks Department also manages the maintenance of

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