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Five-Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan Exhibit “A” Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2019 - 2024 City of Azle, Texas TABLE OF CONTENTS I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City Council Staff Members Park Board II. INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Master Plan Azle Events Follow the Flag Sting Fling Azle Christmas Celebration Music in the Park Departmental Programs Azle High School Community Service Program Parker County Master Gardeners Goals & Objectives III. COMMUNITY PROFILE Geography History Education Administrative Organization IV. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE PLANNING FOR PARKS Demographic Exhibit 1: Demographic Charts & Graphs Key Findings Azle Parks and Recreation System Neighborhood Parks Community Parks City Parks V. INVENTORY & CONDITIONS OF EXISTING PARKS Ash Creek Park Dusk Park Central Park Melanie Park 1 Shady Grove Park City Parks Map VI. PARK & MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Park Amenities Athletic Maintenance Drinking Fountains General Maintenance Exercise Stations Irrigation Systems Playground Maintenance Restroom Maintenance Skateboard Park Tennis Courts VII. NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT IDENTIFICATION National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Performance Benchmarks Community Interest Survey VIII. IDENTIFYING AND PLANNING FUTURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Ash Creek Park Dusk Park Central Park Shady Grove Park Additional Park Improvements Ash Creek Park Central Park Dusk Park Melanie Park Shady Grove Park Additional Projects IX. FUNDING SOURCE General Fund Bonds Local Park Grants Private Grants and Foundations Donations CDBG 2 X. APPENDIX Survey 3 I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Azle Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan was prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Park Board. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan reflects a range of issues and levels of planning, as well serves as a guide for the future development of the City of Azle parks system. We thank the following individuals for their guidance in the developmental phases of this plan. City Council Mayor Alan Brundrett Place 1 Corey Wynns Place 2 David McClure Place 3 Bill Jones Place 4 Christopher Simpson Place 5 Rouel Rothenberger Place 6 Brian Conner Staff Members Tom Muir, City Manager Lawrence Bryant, Assistant City Manager Rick White, Public Service Director Kyle Culwell, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Park Board Place 1 Steven Joy Place 2 John Ward, Vice-Chairperson Place 3 Vacant Place 4 Cindy Willeford Place 5 Phillip Stumph Place 6 Tom Brace, Chairperson Place 7 Vacant In addition, the City would like to thank those who were involved with the process and to all the participants who completed the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey. Their input and insight was vital in the development of the goals and objectives proposed in the plan. 4 II. INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Master Mission Statement Plan Our mission is dedicated The City of Azle Parks and Recreation to providing quality Master Plan identifies the City’s future parks and programs in a parks and recreation needs, as well as safe environment that various types of funding opportunities enhances the quality of for the next 5 years. The Master Plan life for our residents and is an important tool that provides a the surrounding areas. framework to coordinate park and recreation activities and guide the City’s decision making when considering physical changes, and adding amenities and facilities over the next five years. In addition, the Master Plan will be utilized when setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Planning process, updating park and recreation priorities, and creating new priorities or programs as needed. The Parks and Recreation Board updates the Master Plan every five years, as well as reviewing annually. While reviewing, the Board will be updating the plan as necessary. The Master Plan was last updated in January 2013. Since 2013, the City has implemented a disc golf course, enhanced parking areas and roadways, rebuilt Shady Grove’s observation pier, improved the sports complex, as well as offer free summer concerts in Central Park. The next comprehensive master planning process will be in 2024. The Board consists of residents of Azle concerned with providing a wide array of quality park and recreation opportunities. The Board has been the fundamental force in providing information about the community and guidance through the planning process. Public input from residents and board members provided a clearer picture of which facilities and programs are needed and desired. The Master Plan recommends which improvements and additions will best address the desires of the citizens of Azle. Azle Events There are various types of events being offered in Azle, throughout the year. Follow the Flag This patriotic event takes place on July 4th, at Central Park. Live entertainment and a professional fireworks display is provided during the event. Over 2,500 people attend each year. The annual event is hosted by the Azle Ministerial Alliance. 5 Sting Fling The Azle Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event each September. The festival includes all day activities and live entertainment. Azle Christmas Celebration This annual celebration of the Christmas season includes tree lighting festivities and activities. The celebration is hosted by the Azle Chamber of Commerce and Azle Women’s Association. Music in the Park The City hosts free concerts at the amphitheater in Central Park. Concerts are held Friday evenings at 8:00 pm during the months of May and June. Over 12,000 people attend each year. 6 Departmental Programs Azle High School Community Service Program – Each year during the fall and spring, the City of Azle partners with the Azle High School assisting with various projects in Azle’s city parks. Approximately, 140 youths participate by planting seasonal flowers, removing weeds, and installing landscape mulch. In addition, students also assist with planting trees, trimming shrubs, removing debris, and performing other projects that are assigned by the Parks Department. Parker County Master Gardeners Association – The Parks Department partners with the Parker County Master Gardeners Association to clean, weed, and install potted plants around the Central Park Gazebo. The Association’s volunteers also volunteer once a month at the park beautifying the landscape beds around the gazebo. Goals & Objectives Determining goals and objectives is an important part of the planning process. Goals and objectives provide direction to City Staff and the Board during the decision-making process regarding park and recreation matters. The following goals and objectives were created from the information collected from the 2016 Public Survey, 2012 Parks Master Plan, City Council, the Board, and City Staff. Goal 1 Develop a park system that satisfies the needs of citizens and enhances the quality of life in Azle. Objectives • Develop and implement both active and passive indoor/outdoor recreation programs. • Ensure that all relevant demographic groups are represented during park planning. • Encourage citizen input as it relates to park and recreational needs. • Develop, update, and/or renovate existing parks and recreational facilities, structures, fixtures, and amenities. • Develop, fund and implement future capital improvement programs consistent with the Master Plan. • Periodically offer citizens surveys, workshops, and participation opportunities during Park Board meetings. Incorporate this data while reviewing the Parks Plan. • Update the Master Plan every five (5) years. 7 Goal 2 Provide residents with safe, reliable, and accessible recreation equipment throughout the city park system. Objectives • Inspect and maintain existing park equipment for safety. • Identify and replace park amenities that do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. • Identify and develop a long-range plan to replace all playground equipment that does not meet CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) or ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) safety guidelines. Goal 3 Create a system of pedestrian and bicycle routes between residential neighborhoods, schools, and other public facilities as an alternative to automobile transportation. Objectives • Construct walking paths, wherever possible, to connect residential areas with schools, parks and other public facilities. • Encourage developers to provide walking paths and neighborhood parks within large private developments. • Implement a plan that identifies and creates on-road bicycle routes. The City will attempt the widening of streets being improved, when feasible. III. COMMUNITY PROFILE Geography Azle is a suburban community with a rural quality of life. The city is located fourteen miles northwest of Fort Worth, which provides the conveniences of the big city without losing the appeal of a small town. Azle is situated in both Tarrant and Parker Counties. Azle is twenty-five miles from the Alliance Airport and thirty-five from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The City encompasses 8.2 square miles and has a population of 12,495 residents. History The area, in and near Azle, was initially settled by a group of pioneers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky. Settlers first came in to the area around 1846. The community was first known as Elizabeth Town, but was later changed to Mooresville, 8 named after the owner of the only store in town. There was at the time, no post office and only 664 settlers in all of Tarrant County. As time went on, more settlers came and more homes were built. In 1891, a man by the name of O’Bar moved to the area. He was
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