1. Recreation Task Force Harlingen 100 September, 2009

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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);

7. 200 Picnic Tables

8. Additional Parking Spaces Arroyo Park Wilson Sports Complex

9. Fencing at Victor Park

10. Fencing at Arroyo Park

11. 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

13. Sidewalks

14. Comprehensive Trail Master Plan Develop a comprehensive trail master plan to define potential trail corridors, trail design and implementation strategies.Develop a comprehensive trail master plan to define potential trail corridors, trail design and implementation strategies. Awarded to Halff AssociatesAwarded to Halff Associates In the process of hosting public forums and community wide meetingsIn the process of hosting public forums and community wide meetings

15. Potential Trail Corridors Off Loop 499 and Tyler StreetOff Loop 499 and Tyler Street

16. Business 77 & New Combes Hwy 13 th Street Drainage Ditch

17. 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

18. Playgrounds

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

20. Pendleton Park & the H.E.B. Tennis Center Renovation VMS Article July 2009

21. Pendleton Park Renovations

22. Purchase of Property – Grimes St. 9.85 acres

23. Restroom Construction

24. Concession Stand Renovation

25. Tennis Court Renovation

26. New Tennis Courts

27. Pavilion Renovation

28. ½ Mile Asphalt Trail

29. 2009 National PONY Girls Softball Tournament

30. Chester Park Road expansion

31. Harlingen Soccer Complex

32. Pending or underway… Build amphitheatre with bathrooms at McKelvey ParkBuild amphitheatre with bathrooms at McKelvey Park Develop Childrens Activity Center/MuseumDevelop Childrens 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; medium-term: water park, band pavilion, soccer complex-phase II)Explore private ventures, (i.e. short-term: putt-putt golf courses, batting cages; 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

33. Veterans Memorial

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