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Goals and Objectives

19 Parks and Recreation

Strategic Theme & Objective(s)
Theme - Natural Oasis
Objective(s) - Encourage Westlake’s Unique Sense of Place
Preserve Desirability & Quality of Life

Department Contact Information
Troy Meyer Director tmeyer@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5735
Darcy McFarlane Assistant dmcfarlane@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5768

Program Broad Goals
Provide park and green space , open spaces adequate in size and condition to serve the
stakeholders of Westlake.
Use of the park system to preserve and protect environmentally significant areas for public
enjoyment and education.
Maintain, secure and manage parks in a manner that promotes and encourages the use of public
spaces.
Maximize public/private partnerships to assist in all aspects of parks and recreation planning and
development.

Program Service Description
Maintain a 39.5-acre park and other open spaces, including parks within Glenwyck Farms and Terra
Bella sub-divisions.
Maintain trees along Westlake’s roadways and trails to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
Maintain the Westlake I.O.O.F. Cemetery to provide a reverent and serene place of solace while
embracing the natural beauty that resides within the five-acre park.
Manage, maintain and enhance the 16 miles of trails and two pedestrian underpasses that run
throughout the community.
Maintain Westlake Academy’s campus facilities and open spaces for public use, facility rentals and
sporting events; additionally, for Town sponsored community events such as Arbor Day, Bandana
Bonanza and Decoration Day.
Evaluate the 2015 Comprehensive Plan to ensure the connectivity throughout the Town trail system
continues to be functional and efficiently serve the surrounding community and key connection
points.

Program Trends
Town growth, both the permanent and commuter population, has increased the use of the park and
trail system.
The Town prides itself on offering community stewardship opportunities to those within Westlake
which benefits our residents and those serving the surrounding communities. Listed below is just an
example of these services:
o Community Storehouse continues to lease the Academy buildings for three weeks in July to
provide a reading camp for 1st and 2nd grade students of the surrounding communities.
We are in our sixth year of this partnership.
o On-going service opportunities are provided for Eagle Scouts and the Young Men’s Service
League projects.

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