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5-Year + Outlook

               The  2018  Parks,  Recreation  and  Open  Space  Master  Plan  provides  direction  on  program
               offerings,  facility  construction  and  management,  general  capital  improvements,  and  park
               amenities.  This plan was also utilized to establish goals, objectives, policies, and standards
               to help guide the future development of the City’s parks, recreation and open space system.

               The plan informs city leaders and staff engaged in decision making processes how to best
               meet short-term, mid-term, and long-term needs of citizens through renovations to existing
               indoor  and  outdoor  facilities  and  potential  development  of  new  indoor  athletic  and/or
               recreation facilities.
               The Department’s mission can be accomplished through achieving the goals and objectives
               put forth in the plan.  The following goals represent areas of strategic priority for action over
               the next five to ten years.
                   1.  Maintain Exemplary Facilities, Programs, and Services
                       Strive for excellence in all aspects of parks and recreation with an emphasis on safety
                       and  security  to  meet  and  encourage  high  standards  for  facilities,  programs,  and
                       services.
                   2.  Promote Fun. Excitement, Health and Community Enrichment through Parks
                       and Programs
                       Strategically plan short and long-term investments in parks, facilities, and programs
                       that promote the enrichment of the community.
                   3.  Utilize Connectivity to Build Community
                       Improve  connectivity  to  promote  community  interaction,  health,  and  awareness  of
                       opportunites for parks, trails, programs, and events.
                   4.  Ensure Equitable Access to a Wide Variety of Park and Recreation Services
                       Strive to ensure accessibility of park facilities and programs to provide equitable access
                       for all present and future users.
                   5.  Respect Nature
                       Emphasize the value of Colleyville’s natural resources through preservation, education,
                       and sustainable management practices.
                   6.  Acquire Open Space
                       Acquire land for open space and future parks.


               Citywide Projects

               In  addition  to  the  site-specific  projects  identified  within  the  Master  Plan,  Colleyville  will
               consider citywide projects that transcend the existing conditions and look to the future needs
               of  the  community.  The  following  items  are  the  top  priorities  for  the  parks  system  as
               determined by the master plan process and in consultation with the City Council and Park
               Board.

                   1.  Acquire Additional Land
                       When  possible,  staff  will  seek  opportunities  to  acquire  additional  open  space,
                       prioritizing  land  that  is  contiguous  to  existing  open  space  or  parks.  Additionally,




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