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Park Project Update
Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, funds are allocated to develop and enhance City parks and recreation facilities. Projects are implemented as recommended in the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Community Facilities Master Plan and placed on the City’s Capital Improvements Program within the identified funding year.
During a recent Bond Election, the citizens of DeSoto approved $1.575 million in park land improvements that included various trail projects:
Briarwood Park Project - In Progress
1625 W. Beltline Road
During a recent Bond Election, the citizens of DeSoto approved a series of park improvements focusing on developing a comprehensive trail system and additional amenity upgrades. Briarwood Park was included in this Bond Election. Due to unforeseen circumstances, construction has been interrupted.
On April 20, 2020 staff will host a pre-bid meeting with potential vendors to complete the additional improvements that were included in the Bond Election. The final phase of this project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2020.
The Parks and Recreation Department will evaluate bids for the remainder of the Briarwood Park project on July 9, 2020.
BMX Track at Grimes Parks - Restroom and Concession Addition - In Progress
500 E. Centre Park Blvd.
Participants who frequent the BMX facility are currently using portable concessions and restrooms. Adding a permanent concession and restroom facility will enhance the opportunity to continue to attract national and international events. The design portion of this project is in progress. Construction is expected to conclude in 2020.
Meadow Creek Park Phase II Project - Completed Summer 2019
1400 Uhl Road
During the months of August and September, 2019, installation of the scoreboards, field lighting and goal posts were completed. New sod and the irrigation system were installed on the competition fields. The newly constructed practice fields have been hydro-mulched.
500 E. Centre Park Blvd.
The DeSoto BMX Arena was America's first covered bicycle motocross facility built exclusively for BMX racing in 1999. Since its conception, DeSoto's BMX Arena has been the home to multiple national and international events. Having grown in massive popularity, the International Olympic Committee added BMX to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Early last year, the west wall displayed some integrity issues. PBK Achitects, Inc. was contracted to design a new concrete wall to provide additional stability. This project was completed in winter 2018.
Recreation Renovation Phase II Project - Completed December 2018
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
In order to promote the Council's work plan goal to maintain DeSoto as a safe, clean and attractive community, the Parks and Recreation Department has identified various areas in the recreation center that are in need of facility upgrades. Previous upgrades included the control center, flooring and reconfiguration of gymnasium entrance. Completion of this project is expected by early Winter.
Renovations include:
501 E. Wintergreen Road
This project is taking a multi-use field that is not level and in poor shape and renovating it into a level safe area. The old grass was removed and the soil tilled, raked and leveled. 175 yards of sandy loam will be added and will be laser leveled. Finally new irrigation heads will be added and a 3 seed mixture called the Bermuda Triangle will be added. This is a mixture of 3 different similar growth, sports field Bermuda turf species seeds mixed together to create a drought and traffic tolerant sod. Staff will hydro-mulch the seed mixture, then fence the area off from use for up to 2 months to allow growth. It will then be opened back up for use as a beautiful, safe, level surface area. Construction is anticipated to be completed in early Fall, 2018.
The park maintenance team completed the field restoration at Grimes Park. The maintenance team began the hydro-mulching and seeding stage. Next, the germination stage began which promoted seed growth. After months of ideal weather conditions for plant growth, the playing area is leveled and safe for play.
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
Over the past few years, the Civic Center Bluebonnet Rooms experienced significant deterioration in the audio system causing a decline in the sound quality and the overall experience for customers.
Renovations include:
Trail Projects - In Progress
During a recent Bond Election, the citizens of DeSoto approved $1.575 million in park land improvements that included various trail projects:
- Mirkes Loop Trail site for connection to the Roy Orr Trail
- Briarwood Park
- Trail extensions at both Mirkes Parkway and Murphy Hills Park to Alpine Drive
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Briarwood Park Project - In Progress
1625 W. Beltline RoadDuring a recent Bond Election, the citizens of DeSoto approved a series of park improvements focusing on developing a comprehensive trail system and additional amenity upgrades. Briarwood Park was included in this Bond Election. Due to unforeseen circumstances, construction has been interrupted.
On April 20, 2020 staff will host a pre-bid meeting with potential vendors to complete the additional improvements that were included in the Bond Election. The final phase of this project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2020.
The Parks and Recreation Department will evaluate bids for the remainder of the Briarwood Park project on July 9, 2020.
Park improvements include:
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DeSoto Ranch Nature Trail Park Construction Project - Completed September 2020
Near DeSoto Ranch Subdivision (Polk St & Woodridge)
During a successful bond election, the citizens of DeSoto approved the development of the nature trail system at DeSoto Ranch.
Trail improvements include:
- Granite recreational trails
- Environmental and wildlife signage
- Boardwalks
- Bench
- Wildflower area
Most construction is complete and a formal opening is scheduled for summer of 2020.
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BMX Track at Grimes Parks - Restroom and Concession Addition - In Progress
500 E. Centre Park Blvd.Participants who frequent the BMX facility are currently using portable concessions and restrooms. Adding a permanent concession and restroom facility will enhance the opportunity to continue to attract national and international events. The design portion of this project is in progress. Construction is expected to conclude in 2020.
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Meadow Creek Park Phase II Project - Completed Summer 2019
1400 Uhl Road
Funding for Meadow Creek Park improvements was approved by DeSoto voters in a recent Bond Referendum.
Park improvements include:
- Addition of 4 athletic fields with irrigation and drainage
- Lighting
- Concrete walkway
- Bleacher pad
- Goal posts & scoreboards
- Installation of new turf
- Grading and soil amendments
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During the months of August and September, 2019, installation of the scoreboards, field lighting and goal posts were completed. New sod and the irrigation system were installed on the competition fields. The newly constructed practice fields have been hydro-mulched.
BMX Track at Grimes Parks - Concrete Wall Support - Completed December 2018
500 E. Centre Park Blvd.
The DeSoto BMX Arena was America's first covered bicycle motocross facility built exclusively for BMX racing in 1999. Since its conception, DeSoto's BMX Arena has been the home to multiple national and international events. Having grown in massive popularity, the International Olympic Committee added BMX to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Early last year, the west wall displayed some integrity issues. PBK Achitects, Inc. was contracted to design a new concrete wall to provide additional stability. This project was completed in winter 2018.
Recreation Renovation Phase II Project - Completed December 2018
211 E. Pleasant Run RoadIn order to promote the Council's work plan goal to maintain DeSoto as a safe, clean and attractive community, the Parks and Recreation Department has identified various areas in the recreation center that are in need of facility upgrades. Previous upgrades included the control center, flooring and reconfiguration of gymnasium entrance. Completion of this project is expected by early Winter.
Renovations include:
- New track surface
- Resurface gym floors
- Painting and graphics
- Replace basketball backboards and goal
- Improved lighting
- Reconfigure racquetball courts
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Grimes Park Project - Field Renovation - Completed November 2018
501 E. Wintergreen RoadThis project is taking a multi-use field that is not level and in poor shape and renovating it into a level safe area. The old grass was removed and the soil tilled, raked and leveled. 175 yards of sandy loam will be added and will be laser leveled. Finally new irrigation heads will be added and a 3 seed mixture called the Bermuda Triangle will be added. This is a mixture of 3 different similar growth, sports field Bermuda turf species seeds mixed together to create a drought and traffic tolerant sod. Staff will hydro-mulch the seed mixture, then fence the area off from use for up to 2 months to allow growth. It will then be opened back up for use as a beautiful, safe, level surface area. Construction is anticipated to be completed in early Fall, 2018.
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Civic Center - Bluebonnet Room Renovation - Completed August 2018
211 E. Pleasant Run RoadOver the past few years, the Civic Center Bluebonnet Rooms experienced significant deterioration in the audio system causing a decline in the sound quality and the overall experience for customers.
Renovations include:
- Presentation projector monitor
- Projector screen with 165" diagonal veiwing surafce
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Improved touch panel controls for audio/visual equipment
- Wireless microphones
- 58" Yamaha high quality ceiling speakers