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Helen Wessler Park Replacement: Arlington Tennis Center:
After the land swap with AISD official in fall of 2023, parks Our National Tennis Association award-winning Tennis
began design on the New Helen Wessler Park. The project Center has hosted many high school and collegiate events,
features a destination splash pad and large playground as well as a Rafael Nadal camp. The aging complex is
with many inclusive components. lacking much needed infrastructure, including restrooms,
roofing and HVAC systems. This renovation project will
Update: address those basic needs for the ATC to continue to grow.
After soil samples were examined, it was realized that a
large portion of this project will need to be built on piers. Update:
That will change what size amenities can be built based on Construction is in final stages of completion. Adding
funding. Staff is working with consultants regarding the millwork for the customer service area and tile finishes and
changes. being done. Anticipate completion November 5, 2024.

Lana Wolff Linear Trail: Heartfulness Sculpture:
A section adjacent to Julia Burgen Park along the Johnson In conjunction with the desire for more public art,
Creek corridor will be home to the Lana Wolff extension. Heartfulness was commissioned for placement along
The quarter-mile addition of trail will get one step closer to Johnson Creek within Robert Cluck Linear Park. Artist Katy
connection to Meadowbrook Park. Boykin’s concept of Heartfulness is a conglomeration of
pieces of a heart coming together as one heart for the
Update: community.
Design is in a 60% phase and awaiting approval to pursue a
408 permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Update:
Corps is currently reviewing plans with anticipated Issues with floodway areas with electrical and stormwaters
comments from them in late Fall 2024. have been solved. The sculpture is 90% complete.
Anticipate install Spring 2025.
Al Rollins:
Al Rollins Park is located Southwest Arlington. Al Rollins 2023 Bond Projects:
was a dedicated member of Arlington as City Engineer, Approval of the 2023 Bond Program brought forth design
Director of Public Works and City Manager. It will be a funding for various projects. The current projects in the
great addition to the area and a great partner to the Pre-Design phase that we will be reporting on throughout
Southwest Library. the year are as follows:

Update: Elzie Odom Athletic Center Interior Renovation
Staff reviewed 60% design documents and are reworking NL Robinson Park Development – Phase I
the playground area with the consultant. Woodland West Park Aquatic Facility
Fielder Road Park Renovation
Al Rollins Park Development – Phase I

Update:
Currently in pre-design. All projects have been negotiated
design pricing with consultants and final details are being
made. They will begin going through Council approvals and
contract routing start the next couple of months.

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