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Business Plan

Strengthen Our Communities
Foster Healthy and Attractive Neighborhoods

Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Park Improvement Projects Overall Satisfaction with Programs and Parks and Recreation
Facilities

Summary:
River Legacy Park Trail Replacement – Phase I/II: Description Estimated Actual
Realignment of approximately 2.4 miles of 12-ft. wide Completion Completion
concrete trail due to river encroachment. The project River Legacy Park Trail Oct. 2025
includes the preparation of bid documents and the Realignment – Phase I/II
construction of a new trail. Plans are finalized and Helen Wessler Park May 2026
construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2023. Replacement
Lana Wolff Linear Park TBD
Helen Wessler Park Replacement: Elzie Odom Renovation Spring 2027
After the land swap with Arlington Independent School NL Robinson Park Early 2027
District (AISD) became official in fall of 2023, parks Fielder Park Early 2027
began design on the New Helen Wessler Park. The Woodland West Aquatic May 2027
project features a destination splash pad and large Facility
playground with many inclusive components. Al Rollins Park Dec. 2025

Lana Wolff Linear Trail: Woodland West Aquatic Facility:
A section adjacent to Julia Burgen Park along the The current Woodland West Pool opened in 1977 and received
Johnson Creek corridor will be home to the Lana Wolff a pump room renovation in 2001. Currently it is a traditional flat
extension. The quarter-mile addition of trail will get one water, lap lane pool with minimal attendance and maintenance
step closer to connection to Meadowbrook Park. challenges. A total demolition and rebuild of the pool is planned
and will boast innovative amenities.
Elzie Odom Athletic Center Renovations:
In the 2023 Bond Program, $3 million was approved for Al Rollins Park Development – Phase I:
the renovation of the Athletic Center. Built in 1999, the Al Rollins Park is a 2.5 acre undeveloped park property located
60,000 square foot center is in need of upgrades, on SW Green Oaks Blvd. next to the SW Library branch. The
renovations and structural repairs. first phase of this park will receive a unique playground, much
needed drainage repair and an iconic sign honoring Al Rollins.
NL Robinson Park Development:
NL Robinson Park is a 8.25 acre undeveloped park
property located at Park Springs and Pleasant Ridge
Road. The park will have an initial development of
playground, parking lot and some trails.

Fielder Park:
Fielder Park is one of Arlington’s oldest parks built in
the 1950s. The park is a heavily used neighborhood
park with tennis courts, playground and walking trails.
The park will receive a wonderful renovation and
preserve its signature look of tree groves

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