Recreation Task Force Harlingen 100 July 2009

Goal Harlingen will provide first class recreational facilities for its youth and will attract regional, state and national tournaments in baseball, softball and soccer.Harlingen will provide first class recreational facilities for its youth and will attract regional, state and national tournaments in baseball, softball and soccer.

Project Updates Athletic Field Lighting – Arroyo, Victor and Pendleton Park - CompleteAthletic Field Lighting – Arroyo, Victor and Pendleton Park - Complete Playground and Park Equipment – Wilson Sports Complex, McKelvey, Pendleton and Dixieland ParksPlayground and Park Equipment – Wilson Sports Complex, McKelvey, Pendleton and Dixieland Parks Restroom project at McKelvey & Pendleton ParksRestroom project at McKelvey & Pendleton Parks –Project being led by Glenda Ledesma Parking Lot Improvement Project – Arroyo and Wilson Sports Complex - CompleteParking Lot Improvement Project – Arroyo and Wilson Sports Complex - Complete Athletic Field Fencing Project- Arroyo and Victor Park - CompleteAthletic Field Fencing Project- Arroyo and Victor Park - Complete

Project Updates Trail Master Plan – already awarded & being draftedTrail Master Plan – already awarded & being drafted Picnic Table Project - CompletePicnic Table Project - Complete Park Equipment (benches, fountains, and bike racks) - CompletePark Equipment (benches, fountains, and bike racks) - Complete Sidewalks – Arroyo and Wilson Sports Complex - CompleteSidewalks – Arroyo and Wilson Sports Complex - Complete Pendleton Park Land Acquisition - CompletePendleton Park Land Acquisition - Complete Swimming Pool Renovations – Lon C. Hill and Victor Park Pools - CompleteSwimming Pool Renovations – Lon C. Hill and Victor Park Pools - Complete

Parks Purchase and install the following Park Amenities: 200 picnic tables, 100 benches, 25 bicycle racks, 25 water fountains, 1,000 feet of sidewalk, 3,000 feet of fencing (PONY fields at Victor Park, softball fields at Arroyo Park), 250 additional parking spaces (Arroyo Park, Wilson Complex);Purchase and install the following Park Amenities: 200 picnic tables, 100 benches, 25 bicycle racks, 25 water fountains, 1,000 feet of sidewalk, 3,000 feet of fencing (PONY fields at Victor Park, softball fields at Arroyo Park), 250 additional parking spaces (Arroyo Park, Wilson Complex);

200 Picnic Tables

Additional Parking Spaces Arroyo Park Wilson Sports Complex

Fencing at Victor Park

Fencing at Arroyo Park

Lighting Light the fields at the Wilson Youth Sports Complex, Arroyo Park, Victor Park & Pendleton ParkLight the fields at the Wilson Youth Sports Complex, Arroyo Park, Victor Park & Pendleton Park

Sidewalks

Master Trail Plan Develop a Trail Master Plan and partner with the Irrigation District to utilize Canal open spaces for trailsDevelop a Trail Master Plan and partner with the Irrigation District to utilize Canal open spaces for trails Awarded to Halff Associates -Awarded to Halff Associates - In the process of hosting public forums and community wide meetingsIn the process of hosting public forums and community wide meetings Should be complete by October 2009Should be complete by October 2009

Potential Locations Off Loop 499 and Tyler StreetOff Loop 499 and Tyler Street

Business 77 & New Combes Hwy Off Loop 499

Upgrades Upgrade and replace worn equipment in ParksUpgrade and replace worn equipment in Parks Upgrade and replace deteriorated Christmas decorationsUpgrade and replace deteriorated Christmas decorations Financially support Community Wide events, such as RioFest, activities at the Museum, Jalapeno 100, Blues on the Hill, Jackson Street JubileeFinancially support Community Wide events, such as RioFest, activities at the Museum, Jalapeno 100, Blues on the Hill, Jackson Street Jubilee

Playgrounds

Landscaping Improve existing landscaping and entryways at Victor, Wilson, Pendleton and Dixieland ParksImprove existing landscaping and entryways at Victor, Wilson, Pendleton and Dixieland Parks

Pendleton Park Renovations

Purchase of Property – Grimes St.

Restroom Construction

Concession Stand Renovation

Tennis Court Renovation

VMS Article July 2009

Pavilion Renovation

2009 National PONY Girl’s Softball Tournament July 26 th – August 1 st

Chester Park Road expansion

Harlingen Soccer Complex

Pending or underway… Build amphitheatre with bathrooms at McKelvey ParkBuild amphitheatre with bathrooms at McKelvey Park Develop Children’s Activity Center/MuseumDevelop Children’s Activity Center/Museum Develop Veterans’ MemorialDevelop Veterans’ Memorial Develop Birding CenterDevelop Birding Center Explore private ventures, (i.e. short-term: putt-putt golf courses, batting cages;Explore private ventures, (i.e. short-term: putt-putt golf courses, batting cages; medium-term: water park, band pavilion, soccer complex-phase II)medium-term: water park, band pavilion, soccer complex-phase II) Partner for the construction of an Ice House near a city parkPartner for the construction of an Ice House near a city park

Veteran’s Memorial

What does this equal??? Parks + Recreation + Fun + Involvement = A Better Harlingen