Vision SMTX Appendix Adopted 2024

APPENDIX D: POLICY BASELINE AND DEVELOPMENT

· Trail Needs · Trails close to where people live connecting them to destination · Trails developed as an alternative means of transportation · Recommendations: · Expand and improve the trail system in San Marcos · Maintenance and Operations Needs · Poor quality of sports courts and fields, swimming pool, and dog park · Recommendations: · Continue keeping San Marcos a beautiful community

· Evaluate the need for more equipment to improve efficiency in maintenance operations

· Funding and Financing · Recommendations:

· Provide adequate funding to allow for a well- maintained parks and trails system The recommendations outlined in this plan will assist in planning for parks, recreation and open space areas moving forward. It also helps identify potential land for acquisition, and better informs the city in establishing open space priorities. · How can we best protect open spaces as the city grows? · Is there a need for a recreation/community center east of I-35? If so, what features should it prioritize? · How can we improve access to existing parks and open spaces, particularly bicyclists and pedestrians? · What is the best strategy to implement the vision of a robust park system connected by greenways and trails? · What partnerships (e.g., school district, County, nonprofits) would benefit the City’s park and recreation system? · What additional community facilities are necessary to support future growth over the next 30 years? Policy Issues/Questions for Consideration

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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