Goal #9

Identify and secure a location in West DeSoto for a future community park.

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1. Analyze and develop an underserved neighborhoods report identifying opportunities for additional park enhancements| Parks | Start FY 2022 Q2 | Complete FY 2022 Q3

2. Identify a list of potential locations in west DeSoto for a future community park including a list of amenities recommended for each location | Parks | Start FY 2022 Q3 | Complete FY 2022 Q4

3. Develop land acquisition options from the list of potential locations | Parks | Start FY 2022 Q4 | Complete FY 2023 Q1

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4th Quarter Update
September 2022

Staff has identified two properties, one City-owned and one privately-owned, that are good candidates for additional park locations. These properties are located in the general area west of Hampton Road. Staff continues to explore land acquisition options for the identified privately-owned property. Due to the nature of purchasing land, these discussions will be ongoing throughout FY 2023.

3rd Quarter Update
July 2022 

City staff has identified two properties as being good candidates for future DeSoto park locations. These properties are located in the general area west of Hampton Road. In Q4, staff will begin exploring land acquisition options for privately-owned property.