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FY25 DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Successfully implemented and operated Outdoor Recreational classes throughout the Lake Parks, including archery,
fly fishing, Sailing Camp, mountain biking camp and classes, Homeschool Expedition, and more.
Successfully delivered 4 themed family campouts.
Increased Dove Creek Day Camp registrations from 40 to 100 per week.
Was an integral part of planning, programming and implementing lights and sound for the Carol of Lights and Drone
Shows
Began construction and completed the Meadowmere Park Education Pavilion, the building was named by the Facilities
Committee the Meadowmere Adventure Center on Grapevine Lake.
Managed and mitigated flood event of 2024 to re-open faster than previous flood years and still operate successfully
to the result of $2.9 million in revenue despite extended flood closures.
Successful operation of The Vineyards Campground, displaying first-class customer service even during a flood year
maintaining high national, state and customer ratings, scores and standards.
The Vineyards Campground & Cabins was named Park of the Year for 2025 by the Texas Association of Campground
Owners.
Converted 6 cabin sites to premium concrete RV sites at The Vineyards, increasing occupancy and revenue.
Implemented Text To Pay at Boat Ramps & Fee Based Parks
Designed and implemented new Park Regulation signs with icons throughout the lake parks system and boat ramps in
a continued effort to help with enforcement.
Developed a partnership with Realty Capital for enhancing Rockledge Park, including providing additional funding
sources.
Two staff were certified Outdoor Hospitality Managers
Sold 6 Park Models from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Executed Take A Kid Mountain Biking Program through partnerships with DORBA, REI, and Grapevine PD.
Worked with Water & Facilities to get the Restroom at the North Shore trail head at Rockledge Park back online

FY26 DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Develop/expand Lake Parks marketing and promotional plan to increase awareness and correlating benefits of
outdoor recreation opportunities for citizens of Grapevine and the surrounding area.
Develop, expand and improve lake park programs, opportunities, facilities and amenities to maximize participation
and potential revenue ensuring stewardship of resources.
Obtain/maintain high national, state, and industry affiliate campground ratings, scores and standards.
Extend Oak Grove Loop trail to Sand Bass Point entrance.
Market / advertise/promote campground through various platforms to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.
Utilize PARD partners to enhance and expand program, event, and facility opportunities,s lowering Division risk and
capital outlay.
Stone the Meadowmere Adventure Center on Grapevine Lake to match City Park Facilities
Completion of a formal Vineyards Campground expansion concept plan.
Completion of a formal Rockledge Park design development and improvement plan
Begin renovations to Katie's Woods Boat Ramp parking and mitigate erosion issues.
Begin renovations at McPherson Slough, including pipe-rail removal and trail extension.
Develop a formal tree replacement and mitigation plan for the Lake Parks to better replenish aging or damaged trees
from flood events with those that are more sustainable and have a higher survivability rate.
Increase resident Lake Park Annual Pass purchases.
Maintain a campground occupancy of 75% or higher.
Automatic Pay Kiosk Revenue of $135,000.
Lake Parks Division Revenue of $3,200,000.
Dove Creek Day Camp Registration of 1,000 and Revenue of $20,000.

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