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City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Date Prepared: April 1, 2025
Submitted By: DUANE STRAWN Date Completed:
Project Title: J. A. CARR PARK EXPANSION
Project Type: PARKS/ RECREATION Sub -Type: PARK IMPROVEMENTS
B
Project Code: Priority:
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/ OR MASTER PLAN:
The adopted 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan recommends funding for system -wide trail, park
facilities, and amenities upgrades. The Master Plan identified 6. 5 acres of undeveloped land in J. A. Carr Park as a
prime location for many of the high to moderate items reflected on the Priority Needs List.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes the development of approximately 6. 5 acres just south of SH 10 in J. A. Carr Park and a future
connection with the neighborhood to the north of SH 10 via a pedestrian tunnel or bridge. The development includes
trails, picnic areas, benches, trail work out stations, and an entrance off of SH 10 with park signage. Multi -use practice
fields and a dog park are also under consideration for this area.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:
FY2026- 27

JUSTIFICATION:
As identified in the adopted 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, the municipal park is the
foundation of any solid parks and recreation system. Euless' parks and recreation system provides residents and
visitors with significant personal, social, environmental, and economic benefits. The revitalization efforts Council
focused on over the years have increased citizens' sense of community pride. The proposed project will continue the
Council' s revitalization efforts by creating an area that will serve both the passive and active leisure pursuits of
residents in this area.

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