Vision SMTX Appendix Adopted 2024

APPENDIX D: POLICY BASELINE AND DEVELOPMENT

· Recommendations:

· Continue acquiring park land in the city · Evaluate/ implement improvements to existing park land · Continue to develop existing park land · Continue to diversify the parks system by providing culture and art opportunities · Continue improving the riverfront parks system · Athletics Needs · There is a deficiency in San Marcos for lighted practice space for adult recreation · Recommendations: · Continue to evaluate and improve athletic facilities · Recreation Programming and Events · Deficiencies in recreational programming include basketball courts, tennis courts, and volleyball courts. · There is a need for more water-based recreation · Recommendations: · Maximize opportunities for creating educational and recreational amenities · Greenspace and Resource Protection Needs · Protection of the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers · Protection of the Edwards Aquifer recharge areas · Addition of nature trails for walking or hiking and better trailhead kiosks/ wayfinding · Recommendations: · Encourage natural resource protection and continued improvements of the park system

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