This document provides an overview and update to Killeen's Parks Master Plan. It summarizes the plan's scope, existing parks system, public involvement process, needs assessment findings, and recommendations. The needs assessment found deficits in parkland acreage and uneven distribution. Key recommendations include developing new neighborhood parks, protecting green space, coordinating with schools, improving park connectivity and safety, and adopting a parkland ordinance. The document outlines the prioritization process for recommendations, including survey results prioritizing actions like protecting green space, developing parks on school lands, and improving park lighting, connectivity, and recreation opportunities. It invites the City Council to complete an online prioritization survey to help finalize the plan.

1. Killeen Parks Master Plan Update
Mission
The mission of the Community Services Department is to enhance
the quality of life for our citizens by providing parks, recreation
facilities, and programs.
Dedicated Service – Every Day, For Everyone!
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2. Killeen Parks Master Plan Update
City of Killeen
Parks Master Plan Update
CITY COUNCIL
PLAN OVERVIEW & PRIORITIZATION
March 21, 2017
Killeen Parks Master Plan Update2

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Agenda
 Overview of Chapters 1 − 4
 Public Involvement Highlights
 Needs Assessment Highlights
 Overview of Chapter 5,
Recommendations and Actions
 Overview of Chapter 6,
Implementation Strategy
 Prioritization Introduction

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Scope
 Killeen Parks Master Plan Update
• Provide direction over 20-years with
greater specificity in near- and mid-term
actions
• Ordinance & trail recommendations
• Order of magnitude cost estimates
• Incorporate concept plans
 Set the stage for subsequent plan
and ordinance updates
 Create an action oriented roadmap
for staff and elected / appointed
officials In conformance with TPWD
criteria for grant funding
Killeen Parks Master Plan
2009 - 2019

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Existing Parks
System
Council District 1
• 11 parks = 50% acreage
Council District 2
• 6 parks = 3% acreage
Council District 3
• 7 parks = 25% acreage
Council District 4
• 2 parks = 22% acreage

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Public Involvement
 Kick-Off (Sept. 2015)
 City Council Introduction (Oct. 2015)
 Online Community & Youth Surveys (Oct. – Nov. 2015)
• 1,132 Community Respondents
• 464 Youth Respondents
 Open House Public Workshop (Nov. 2015)
• 35 Attendees
 City Council Mid-Point Briefing (June 2016)
 2nd Open House Public Workshop (Oct. 2016)
 Online Public Prioritization Survey (Oct. – Nov. 2016)
• 608 Respondents
 City Council Prioritization Workshop & Survey (Tonight)
 City Council Prioritization Review Workshop (April 4, 2017)
 Public Hearing (April 11, 2017)
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Public Engagement Highlights
 Need for more equal park distribution
 Desire for greater Citywide connectivity
 Need for unprogrammed active recreational
space
 Desire for more shade, water-based
recreation, and family recreation
opportunities
 Significant concerns about safety in parks and
inadequate park lighting
 The Family Recreation Center is well-loved
and would benefit from expansion
 Desire for increased senior recreation
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Planning for Future Growth

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Level of Service Assessment 2016

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Level of Service Assessment 2026 & 2036

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Neighborhood
Parks Service
Area

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Neighborhood
Parks Service
Area with KISD
Schools (existing
and future)

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Community Parks
Service Area

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Community Parks
Service Area with
Development of
Potential Future
Parks

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Existing Trails

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Level of
Service
Assessment
Access-Based:
Potential Trail
Corridors

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Summary of Parkland Needs
• Parkland Acreage, Development, and Distribution
• Parkland acreage deficits in all categories.
• Neighborhood Parks
• Uneven distribution of neighborhood parks. Parkland needed south of U.S. Highway 190.
• Community Parks
• Development of Heritage Oaks Park and additional community parkland should be pursued by the City
• Special Use Parks
• Opportunities for additional special use amenities in existing parks
• Regional Parks
• Opportunities exist for coordination with Fort Hood to develop Westside Regional Park.
• Open Space/Linear Parks
• Continue to look for additional opportunities for preservation of open space and parkland dedication
• Trails
• Key connecting segments are missing

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Recommendation Action Framework
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Implementation Tools
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 Operational Change
 Policy
 Regulation
 Study
 Capital Investment
 Non-Capital Investment
 High Priority
• (1-5 years)
 Moderate Priority
• (6-10 years)
 Longer-Term Priority
• (10+ years)
 Reach Actions
Priority Time Frames

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Prioritization Process
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1. Actions were reordered based on the level of importance indicated by public
prioritization survey results
2. Actions were split into time frames based on level of need and possible feasibility
3. High and moderate priority items will ultimately be ranked by City Council
4. Longer-term actions will be reevaluated and prioritized in the next Plan update

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Key Public Prioritization Results
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 Action PA.4. Maximize opportunities to protect and/or create additional green
space.
 Action PA.3. Coordinate with KISD to develop new neighborhood parks on
unused portions of school properties in strategic locations where neighborhood
parks are needed.
 Action PP.4. Provide a well-maintained parks system.
 Action PR.1. Ensure that all parks include adequate lighting for the safety of
users.
 Action PR.10. Provide at least one “all abilities playground” in the City.

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Key Public Prioritization Results
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 Action PR.36. Prepare a Lions Club Park Master Plan.
 Action C.6. Provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to parks through sidewalks
and crosswalks to adjacent neighborhoods.
 Action C.1. Prepare a Citywide Trails Plan to increase connectivity and
accessibility to parks and key destinations.
 Action R.10. Provide increased passive and family-friendly recreation
opportunities throughout the community.
 Action P.1. Adopt a parkland dedication and development ordinance.

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City Council Online Prioritization Process
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1. Review the proposed time frame for each action in the handout. If you feel that
an action should be started in a different time frame, mark the appropriate
column in the survey.
2. Then, rank your top five (5) priority actions within each recommendation
category, regardless of time frame.

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Next Steps
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1. City Council to complete the online survey by Monday, March 27th
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/killeenccpriorities
2. Halff will present final prioritization results April 4th
3. Halff to compile final Public Hearing Draft
4. City Council consideration of adoption April 11th