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Helen Wessler Park Replacement:
Richard Simpson Park Improvements – Phase II: After the land swap with AISD became official in fall of
Additional improvements at Richard Simpson Park. The 2023, parks began design on the New Helen Wessler Park.
master plan calls for a nature play area, fitness stations, The project features a destination splash pad and large
additional parking, a scenic outlook, floating public safety playground with many inclusive components.
boat dock and fishing pier. The project includes the
preparation of bid documents and the construction of new Update:
improvements. Council approved for staff to receive bids in a best value
format. The bids are due at the end of July. Construction
Update: contract anticipated to be approved by Council in late
Phase II construction is approximately 95% complete. The August.
fishing pier, which required additional permitting, is now
complete and open. Anticipate the project opening late Lana Wolff Linear Trail:
July 2025. A section adjacent to Julia Burgen Park along the Johnson
Creek corridor will be home to the Lana Wolff extension.
High Oak Park – Phase II: The quarter-mile addition of trail will get one step closer to
High Oak Park was originally dedicated in November 2014 connection to Meadowbrook Park.
with modest amenities, including a walking path. Phase II is
funded through the 2018 bond and will include a much Update:
needed playground and enhance current amenities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the Section
408 permits required to advance to final design
Update: completion. Due to changes in the Corps office, we may
Project completed July 2025. now have to apply for a 404 permit, but we are now
awaiting plan review from the Corps.
Arlington Tennis Center:
Our National Tennis Association award-winning Tennis 2023 Bond Projects:
Center has hosted many high school and collegiate events, Approval of the 2023 Bond Program brought forth design
as well as a Rafael Nadal camp. The aging complex is funding for various projects. The current projects in the
lacking much needed infrastructure, including restrooms, Pre-Design phase that we will be reporting on throughout
roofing and HVAC systems. This renovation project will the year are as follows:
address those basic needs for the ATC to continue to grow.
Elzie Odom Athletic Center Interior Renovation:
Update: Design is under way with public engagement being
Project completed October 2024. gathered and a second internal meeting has been held
with staff.
Heartfulness Sculpture:
In conjunction with the desire for more public art, NL Robinson Park Development – Phase I:
Heartfulness was commissioned for placement along Design has begun, with the first public meeting scheduled
Johnson Creek within Robert Cluck Linear Park. Artist Katy for August 2025.
Boykin’s concept of Heartfulness is a conglomeration of
pieces of a heart coming together as one heart for the Woodland West Park Aquatic Facility:
community. Design is well underway. 60% plans are due in August
2025.
Update:
The construction is mostly complete. There is one last Fielder Road Park Renovation:
concrete pour to be performed, which due to a project Design contracts have been finalized. Anticipate project
with the Cowboys and their parking lot is delayed until kick-off in August 2025.
mid-August. The artist is working to complete the
sculpture and asked for a ribbon cutting in October 2025. Al Rollins Park Development – Phase I:
Construction contract approved by council May 27.
Groundbreaking occurred June 28. Contracts are routing
for signature and we anticipate mobilization for
construction in August 2025.

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