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space. Other priorities will focus on acquiring land in areas of the City that are currently
underserved by parks and open space. Whenever possible, staff will seek out multi-
use locations that may be able to serve multiple community needs. Seeking floodplain
property donations from developers for open space and nature trails is another
possible avenue of consideration.

2. Implement Trail Plan
The Trail Plan provides a multi-year strategy to design and construct trails to improve
connectivity to parks, regional trails, schools, and commercial areas. Staff will identify
a priority projects list from the strategy and secure funding.

The Parks Master Plan identifies the Trail Plan implementation as a project for the near
future. This initiative is borne of the desire to provide pedestrian and bicycle
connectivity across Colleyville. Currently, the City has just under 20 miles of shared-
use trails. These trails serve as the backbone of a trail network published within the
Trail Master Plan.

3. Improve Wayfinding in Parks
Signs located at public outdoor facilities perform the integral function of connecting a
site and its visitors. They provide identification, direct and educate visitors, and provide
users with a sense of knowledge and safety. Currently there is a variety of signage
throughout the park system, including: welcome, rules and regulations, and
historical/educational. There is no consistent graphic conformity to these signs and
their locations are often inconsistent or inconspicuous. Upgrades will be made to the
park signage system in order to provide uniformity, branding of the city, and
directional wayfinding for user convenience.

4. Upgrade and Enhance Parks
New park facilities and enhancements in existing parks will help meet the needs of the
growing population and the increased usage of parks. Initial focus will be directed
toward improvements to existing parks and include the addition of restroom facilities
and shade structures. Staff will also evaluate and address issues related to playground
safety and ADA accessibility. Park facility upgrades and improvements will address
deficiencies in specific parks and improve their function, safety, and longevity. These
enhancements will also improve access to all facilities.

5. Improve Colleyville Nature Center
The Colleyville Nature Center is a destination which attracts visitors to Colleyville.
Improvements needed to the center include the addition of a restroom facility followed
by drinking fountains, shade, bird blinds, and improved signage. These improvements
will allow for school groups to use the space and self-led use of the facility. Staff will
also explore the feasibility of adding a nature education center for educational
programming.

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