2013-040 Adopting a Parks Master Plan for the City of Paris

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Rank Facilities Weight d Score 3 Picnic Shelter /Pavilions 94 4 Multi -Use Paved Trails 82 5 Playgrounds 78 6 Nature Trails 59 7 Dog Park 48 8 Sprayground /Small Water Park 45 9 Bandstand /Amphitheater 38 10 Water Features (creeks, small lakes, etc) 36 10 Lawn Areas for General Play 36 Focus Groups and Public Meetings In order to better understand the needs of citizens, focus group meetings and a public meeting were held in Paris. The public meeting was well attended with approximately 50 attendees and the focus groups were informative tools to get specific information regarding different organizations, clubs, groups and sports organizations around town. The following list is representative of the most common comments and concerns heard throughout the meetings. • The Master Plan needs to address developing new parks on existing city owned properties and upgrading existing parks rather than acquiring new land - focus must remain on what the city already owns. • The City of Paris needs top notch facilities with a high level of maintenance.. • The City of Paris has numerous sidewalks, trails and the Trail De Paris but needs to connect the different trail segments in order to create a trail network. Connectivity and linkages are important for easy access and healthier life styles. • The City needs an indoor recreation facility and natatorium. • A sprayground/splashpad is needed for aquatic play. • Additional signage is needed within parks and along trails - both informative and interpretive signs. • Public /private partnerships should be sought out. • The City of Paris needs to focus on lighting parks, trails and facilities for safety. r* � P��l� TEXASJ� City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 Page 21