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Park and Recreation

Who we are

The Mission of the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department is to provide the community with
outstanding parks and open spaces, a regional connected trail system, excellent recreation facilities and innovative and
high quality programs and events which contribute to a desired, quality of life city.
Vision Statement ‐ A healthy, happy and connected community, where everyone matters.

What do we do

1 Provide a quality park and open space system 5 Provide recreation and wellness programs
2 Provide a safe and connected trail system 6 Manage Parks Capital Projects
3 Maintain the infrastructure of our park system 7 Train and develop parks and recreation staff
4 Manage recreation facilities cost effectively 8 Engage our citizens through social media

Council Priorities

Quality Community Development & Revitalization x Sense of Community
x Efficient & Effective Transportation System Targeted Economic Development
Safety and Security x Local & Regional Leadership
Financial Stability x Efficient & Effective Delivery of City Services
x Positive City Image

FY 2019-20 Top Accomplishments

 Completed engineering & design for Iron Horse Golf Course Renovation Project including major course
improvements including drainage, improved tees and fairways, improved cart paths, new billy bunkers, improved
irrigation system, and redesigned Holes 13& 14. Also designed improvements to the Club House. The project is
expected to be completed in September 2020.

 Completed the concept phase, design development phase and construction documentation phase for the
Renovation of Linda Spurlock Park. Initiated the Construction phase with the contractor to construct the proposed
improvements.

 Initiated design and engineering for construction of mountain bike trails at Fossil Creek Park. Developed a
partnership with Fort Worth Mountain Bike Association for assistance in constructing the trails and perpetual
maintenance of the trails.

 Produced 100% cost recovery of operational costs of the NRH Centre and the Grand Hall and improved cost
recovery at the Richland Tennis Center.

 Completed several in‐house web site designs including the Richland Tennis Center, Green Valley Race Way
Historical Plaza, NRH2O Family Water Park and the Grand Hall.

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