1. Recreation Task Force Harlingen 100 July 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. 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

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

16. Business 77 & New Combes Hwy Off Loop 499

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 Renovations

21. Purchase of Property – Grimes St.

22. Restroom Construction

23. Concession Stand Renovation

24. Tennis Court Renovation

25. VMS Article July 2009

26. Pavilion Renovation

27. 2009 National PONY Girl’s Softball Tournament July 26 th – August 1 st

28. Chester Park Road expansion

29. Harlingen Soccer Complex

30. 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

31. Veteran’s Memorial

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