ORDER NO. X808@ SET WORKSHOP' MEETING FOR KERB COUNTY BARKS APdD RECREATION MASTER FLAN On this the i~th day of May, :003, upon motion made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Lets, the Co~_irt unanimously approved by a vote of 4-~-0, to set a Commissioners Court workshop meeting for the purposes of presenting additional inp~_~t, changes, corrections, et cetera. Workshop set for Monday, May 19, EQ~4~3 at 9:0Q~ a. m. COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: William H. Williams OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 2 MEETING DATE: May 12, 2003 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: (Please be specific) Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on setting a date for a Commissioners Court workshop meeting for the purpose of reviewing first- draft revisions to the Kerr County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, originally adopted in 1996. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Williams. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 Minutes IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: @ All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County ]udge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated and contn'butes toward your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court. Asenda Item BaclcQround Information In 1996, Kerr County adopted a 5-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan that expired in 2001. The County's plan was produced by Frontera Associates International, Inc., of San Antonio, working in conjunction with a Pazks Committee selected by Commissioners Court. 'The County provided $25,000 to fund tbe consultant's efforts. The original plan is now two years expired, and in order for the County or other entities to qualify for possible gratrts funding from a vaziety of possible sources, i.e., Texas Pazks and Wildlife (TPW), Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA}, etc., the Master Plan must be updated and again adopted by Commissioners Court. The Texas State Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation has leased the Western part of the county's property on San Antonio Hwy., and plans to build a festival and arts pazk at that location. This yeaz is the Fair's final yeaz at Schreiner University. It is their plan to seek grants funding, and intends to file applications as quickly after the current fair as possible. However, in order for TSA&C or Kerr County to file for grants funding to improve existing or anticipated facilities, the County's Master Plan must be updated and adopted. In this first draft, I have attempted to do the revisions required, working with Sudie Burditt of Kerrville CVB. To date, Kerr County has home no expense in revising the proposed new Master Plan. A workshop is now needed so that members of Commissioners Court can provide additional input. Any suggestions, additions, revisions or corrections that result from the workshop will be incorporated into another draft before presentation for adoption by the Court. WHW KERB COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2003-2008 Revised by Kerr County Commissioners Court 700 Main Street Kerrville Texas 78028 Spring 2003 D~~C~~ TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Introduction 1 1. Location Map 2 2. County Map 3 3. County Overview a. Area History 4 b. Climate & Geography 4 c. Cultural & Resources 5 d. Calendar of Events 6 e. Population 7 - g f. Census Distribution 9 g. Tourism Stats 10 h. Education 11 B. Goals & Objectives 12 C. Plan Development Process 13 - 14 D. Area Facilities, Concepts & Studies 15 - 18 E. Inventory of Existing Facilities 19 1. Kerr County Existing Facilities 20 2. Kerr County Parks Map 21 F. Needs Assessment and Prioritization 22 - 24 G. Plan Implementation & Recommendations 25 - 26 H. Sample Citizens Survey 27 Approved and Adopted by Kerr County Parks dF Recreation Master P/an 2003 -2008 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Recreation is essential to the stability and quality of life of any community. The elected officials of Kerr County recognize that the citizens of their County have come to expect a certain level of quality in their park and recreation facilities. The County recognizes the need to continue to improve and expand these facilities in order to meet the needs of its rapidly growing population, of children and retired citizens. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was revised to assist County Commissioners in its planning for park and recreation needs over the next five years. The County originally began this process in 1996 by creating a planning committee of county citizens to enable the County to work with community park and recreation initiatives involving public and private partnerships. Kerr County has beautiful natural resources, such as the Guadalupe River, its springs and tributaries, and a vast cultural heritage. The people are enterprising and have accomplished much in their community because they work together and share a common vision to create a place where children and adults can enjoy an unparalleled quality life. This report is divided into seven sections plus appendices. The report outline follows guidelines prepared by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Grants- In-Aid Division for preparation of Master Plans in order to meet requirements ,.- for consideration in the Texas Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Program. The role of Kerr County in providing parks and recreation opportunities for its citizens is evidenced by the leadership position it has assumed in several areas: 1. Kerr County Commissioners Court demonstrated continuing commitment by facilitating the development of this revised Countywide Master Plan for Parks & Recreation. 2. Acquiring additional land for expansion of Flat Rock Lake Park and major improvements made to this park. 3. Improvements made to the county's Center Point Riverside Park. The role of the County has been to provide money and in-kind services to enable the development of parks and recreation opportunities in the communities of Kerrville and Center Point. The Master Plan is a Countywide plan but encourages individual communities to develop specific park and recreation initiatives to target the needs of their citizens. Local initiatives such as the Center Point Historical Preservation Association Park, Flat Rock Lake Park, River Star Art & Event Park and the '~` Union Church projects may involve County/community partnerships. As needs and opportunities are discovered by these communities, in the future, initiatives can be incorporated into the County's master plan. Kerr County Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2003 -2008 -1- LOCATION MAP NORTH KIMBLE COUNTY 10 KERB COUNTY 41 MOUNTA ROME 41 1346 `` 28 3 13 35 -~' 23 North eฐRiver Guadalup 1 WEST I Y Z 1 U Q J J W a Frio River West Prong Frio River East Prong LOST MAPLES STAT AREA RAL SAS p RA COUNTY ~~ \ North Prong Medina River HARPER 4 1 GILLESPI COUNTY 18 37 4 2 27 27 38 5X01 20 EXIT #505 {UNT INGRAM 22 1338 39 27 t0 1 '~ 5 2s 53 z sta GuRiverpe KERRVILLE South eฐpiver Guadaiup 337 ~'~ t prong Medina River VAN~OL 1273 ! 26 MEDINA Medina • River Kerr County ~. points of Interest, s & Lodging Camp 1 AI Lado del Ria Co,raSes FREDERICKSBURG 2 Arabian Hnrse Famr6& Bo s) Y ( 3 Hear Creek SkeฐRV Reso rt 4 Buckhom l.a Pedernales ~ 5 Cahm By The Lake Girls) ~ ~ RIVe( 6 Camp Arrowhead ( ---- A.M.P.tCo-ed) C . ~ Camp Chrysalis (Co-ed) 87 g Camp 9 Camp Honey Creek (Girls) 16 1p Camp La lama (Boys( 11 Camp Mystic (Girls) 12 Camp StewartiBoys) 13 Camp Waldemar )Girls) 14 Casa del Rio Cottage EXIT EAST 15 Criders Co-ed) CA Camp #508 16 FlaminK ArtO`P YM [ills Conf. Ctr. & Came (Girls) 17 Heart of the ( ari of the 1lilis Plsh Research Station eatre Th Il 1341 ~ - -. e 18 1 g }till Camtry Arts Found:+tian & Point 4 10 ct, ea) 2p {Sill Countrp Came ( 25 21 The hunt Stare (lamer Nouse MWOr inn CENTER OOMFORT 22 23 Kerr W ddhfe Management Area l l 27 POINT s u Kamp tGir 24 Kickupo _-~ 7 ~ 25 La Luna Linda BBB 33 Guadalupe ~ 26 Lamb Creek lnn J _ River qa0 Z Hills Guest Ranch 27 Lazy Loma Linda-Cabo Rio mp C _ O x 28 41o Ranch & (~ IBnys ~ Girls( J 29 Painted Hnr+e R1ieR J Q 30 Rest Area Z 31 Ctwlcrence CeNer r lnn Kesort & i Y ve 32 R 33 Rock~n Wve`II~t,B~Bsland Rcpli.:+, (173 34 Stonehenge 35 Sumeridge Cottage B&B 36 Sundown Carnage Noose BxAflk,y,t TTi N 37 Texa Cadr.,hc Ut,y~Cwnp 1 ~ 38 Top of the (Lill Lwlge i ~ •- BANDERA ' 3g Turile Creek Lodge 40 vista CamP^ Viaa-Girtsl -Ray "k S iฐ ' iRiu Viaa ' i C:unp ICn-cdr V'O Arco me i E ~ - 41 YQ R;rt ehk SOUTH & RY'Carnpgraufds l Points o Interest & Landmarks rt S,m. t„•d,•„~~.nnr R s nnmNo Notels. 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R D F o R`Sl w LOOP 534 SP QR FARM ROAD LOWRY ~ sT ;" 1 ~ aFFr ~ -r 3 ~ F, H ~~ 0 ฐ`~e~~ ~ ~ '~` MEMORIAIetvD 28 21 1 27 ~ 24 31 ~ m oyry~ ฎ ~ e ~ LY DR 1g 27 ,~,_ 5 r Pnun ~ o JN>GNy.IP ` ~J iii~~iii~~~ P ~2 CUL ? 11 rnr RIVERSIDE DRIVE Cr & Comfort 1338 ~ ~~.*"' 25 33 PLAZA ฐcฐ w 2 ~ r, sT. { o+l ~ ~ ~ DRIVE U 12 ~27 Guadalupe River .o+` HILL OP GOUNTRVDR ENMPNN 4 173 ~ -; (T'nQda(UpeRlVer 173 IJ~+ena' ' ~ ~ ,o..~.v 15 S ~ ARCADIA sA v ~r G tooP F e 9 Bm,tlrra Pฐ. 5 ~F 9 Cnnrp i W~' - RECREATION AREAS ~ ng s 16 Mrrr Creek ฎ SHOPPING AREAS a` QUIET VALLEY RANCH a ~''' !J`Q LAUNDROMATS r m UTF{ 9mtowartls MEOINAdge \ ฐl. ฎ 2uoi. Kerrvrna Convent•a+ 6 V+s+~o+s Burexu AREA HISTORY One of Kerr County's earliest settlers was ]oshua Brown. When the Texas ,,-_ Legislature created Kerr County in 1856, the first County Courthouse was built on the four acres that ]oshua Brown offered as a town square. The City of Kerrville and the County get their name from Major ]ames Kerr, a native of Missouri and a veteran of the War of 1812. The population of Kerr County began to grow during the cattle drive years in the 1870's when cattlemen led their herds down Water Street in route to the Chisholm Trail and to the North. A notable rancher, Charles Schreiner, opened Kerrville's first mercantile business in 1869 which later grew into a large banking and ranching empire. He was a former Texas Ranger and a Confederate soldier. Joseph A. Tivy, who was also a Confederate soldier, gave land and furnishings for the first public school building. He was later elected Kerrville's first mayor when the City was incorporated in 1889. In the late 1800's, the first fire department and water works department were established. Paved roads became a reality by the early 1900's. As early as the 1920's the City of Kerrville was recognized as a healthy city to live in and has since grown into a tourism and retirement community. CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY .„_ Kerr County is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, in the Edwards Plateau Region. It has been called by some a true Hill Country Paradise. The topography ranges from one thousand four hundred & fifty feet to more than two thousand four hundred feet above sea level. The region is predominately range land, with cultivation largely confined to deeper soils and valley bottoms. Deer, turkey, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel and javelins offer hunting opportunities -the black-capped viero, an endangered species, and the golden-cheeked warbler, a threatened species, are both found in this region. Kerr County is the 78"' largest of the 254 counties of Texas and the county seat is the City of Kerrville. The County has experienced 20% growth in population since 1990. Kerrville is located approximately 60 miles northwest of San Antonio and 100 miles west of Austin, the State Capitol and is intersected by Highways 16, 27 and Interstate 10. Kerr County is a rural county with a land mass of 1,101 sq. miles. The County falls within the 53'~ Texas Congressional District (Hilderbran) and the 24t" Texas Senatorial District (Fraser). The U.S. Senators which represent this area are Kay Bailey Hutchinson and ]ohn Cornyn. Kerr County has a generally mild winter and comfortable summers, which are favorable for a variety of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Kerr County Parks i~ Recreation Master P/an 2003 -2008 -4- Kerrville, the County's largest City, is approximately 1,654 feet above sea level which keeps the area approximately 6-7 degrees cooler than nearby ~.., locations such as San Antonio and Austin. Kerr County boasts an annual average precipitation of 29.8 inches, with only a trace of snow recorded occasionally. This blend of climate and the fact that Kerr County has an average of 275 days of sunshine a year, make it a favorable place to live. Although winter can be sometimes brisk and cool, rarely is it cold for long. Cold fronts usually last for 2-3 days. January has a mean average temperature of 32ฐF and duly a mean average temperature of 94ฐF. CULTURAL RESOURCES The rich historic and cultural heritage of Kerr County provides a range of opportunities for citizens and visitors. A major part of the good life residents and visitors enjoy is the result of the many recreational and leisure activities available. The County has 29 parks or recreational facilities which attract over a million tourists a year. Kerrville-Schreiner State Park is included in this list. The activities range from camping, picnicking, kayaking and canoeing to fishing and swimming. Kerrville has three 18 hole golf courses and two public outdoor pools. Numerous public and private tennis facilities are available. The Kerrville-Schreiner State Park and over 350 acres of City/Community parks provide many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Kerr County also boasts of 24 youth camps in the area offering a variety of programs. Not only are there many parks in the area but the Calendar of Events for those in pursuit of cultural and recreational activities is extensive: Kerr County Parks dk Recreation Master P/an 2003 -2008 -5- 2003 Annual Calendar of Events ]anuary December ]anuary 16-18 February 1-2 February -December February -December April 12 April 18-20 April 24-26 April 29 May 1-]une 1 May 2-3 May 3 May 22-]une 8 May 23-25 May 24-25 ]une -August ]uly 4 August 3-10 August 22-24 August 29-31 September 20 September 26-28 October 4 October 4 October 24-26 November 22 November 29 December December 18 December 19-20 Kerrville Performing Arts Society Season Hill Country District ]r. Livestock Show Hill Country Home & Garden Show Organ Concert Series Season Symphony of the Hills Association Season Mounted Peace Officer's Wild Game Dinner Easter Hill Country Bike Tour and Easter Festival & Chili Classic Cook Off Kerrville Senior Games Hill Country Youth Orchestras Spring Concert Armadillo Stock Show Art Stampede Downtown Arts Festival Kerrville Folk Festival Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair Quilting in the Hills Point Outdoor Theatre Summer Season Kerrville Independence Day Celebration Cowboy Camp Meeting Big Bands & Cool Cars Kerrville Wine & Music Festival Y.O. Social Club Texas Heritage Living History Day Harvest Moon Festival Down By The Riverside Kerr County Fair Christmas Art Mart ]ohnny Nix Memorial Bull Riding Christmas In The Hills Michael Martin Murphey Cowboy Christmas Bethlehem In The Hills Year round activities include: • National Center for American Western Art • Riverside Nature Center • Playhouse 2000 • Kerr Arts & Cultural Center • Hill Country Arts Foundation -Art Exhibits & Live Theatre • Texas Gun & Knife Shows • Second Saturday Art Trails • Market Days Kerr County Parks 1~ Recreation Master Plan 2003 -2008 -6- POPULATION ,--~ The population of Kerr County according to the 2000 U.S. Census estimated to be 43,654. The largest City and County seat, Kerrville, has nearly half the population at 20,425. The County enjoyed a steep increase of population between 1990 and 2000, with a 20.24% increase in population, which was followed by Kerrville with an increase of 17.5%. We estimate this growth is anticipated to continue through the year 2020. Statistics show that over 75% of the population is over 25 years old with 24.9% over 65 years of age. The median age shown in the 2000 Census was 43.8 versus the Texas average of 32.3%. This indicates Kerr County has a predominantly senior population. Kerr County Population Growth Since 1960 & Projected Growth 60 000 62,860* 55,000 50,000 52,38 45,000 40,000 43,653 35,000 36,304 30,000 25,000 28,750 20,000 15,000 16,800 19 10,000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 ZO10 ZOZO source - u.s. 200o census * 20% PER 10 YEARS Kerr County Parks & Recreation Master P/an 2003 -2008 -7- Kerrville Population Since 1960 & Projected Growth 35,000 30,000 29,412* 25,000 24,510* 20 000 20 17,38 15,000 15,27 12,67 10,000 8,901 5,000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 *20% PER 10 YEARS Kerr County Age Distribution Age Kerr County Texas 0 - 4 5.3% 7.8% 5 -15 12.9% 15.7% 16 - 24 11.2% 15.2% 25 - 44 22.2% 31.1% 45 - 64 23.5% 20.2% 65 -plus 24.9% 9.9% Based on 2000 Census data, Kerr County is predominantly white (over 77%) with 19% Hispanic. There are almost an equal number of males as females in the County, 52.1% female vs. 47.9% male. The 2000 Census shows a total of 6,074 persons below the poverty level, or 14.5% of the population. The median average (male/female) income is $24,287 for Kerr County. Source - U.S. 2000 Census Kerr County Parks 6k Recreat/on Master P/an 2003 -2008 -8- County Race/Ethnic Distribution 2000 Kerr County Texas Statistical White 77.4% 52.4% Black 1.8% 11.5% Hispanic 19.1% 32.0% Other 1.7% 4.1% According to the TEC, Kerr County had an unemployment rate of 2% in 2000. Because of the area's quality of life, persons with many skills have come to live here. Major employers are in the health care, jewelry, aircraft, plastics, wool & mohair, financial services, tourism and recreation businesses. The County is served by seven local financial institutions with combined deposits in excess of $540 million. Occupational Distribution of Employment Kerr County and Texas 2000 Census Occuuation Kerr County Texas Management, professional & related 5,457 31.5 % 33.3% Service 3,431 19.8 % 14.6% Sales and office 4,120 23.8% 27.2% Farming, fishing and forestry 161 0.9 % 0.7% Construction, extraction and maintenance 2,339 13.5% 10.9% Production, transportation and material moving 1,820 10.5% 13.2% A description of the Kerr County economic environment cannot be completed without pointing out two very important industries, healthcare and tourism. Kerrville has three major hospitals -Sid Peterson Regional, Kerrville State Hospital and the Texas Veterans' Administration Hospital. The abundance of healthcare facilities is one of the reasons the seniors population is so large. As such, healthcare is a major employer in the area. Kerrville also has a dialysis center, cardiac rehabilitation center, pulmonary rehabilitation center and several living centers and nursing homes. In 2000 there were 121 licensed physicians in the county, with a population to physician ratio of 168.8 residents per physician. The state average is 419.5 residents per physician. Because the County offers such diverse year around cultural life and recreation facilities -many people come to Kerr County to spend their leisure time. The local parks are used by people from outside of Kerr County as well as Kerr County residences. Kerr County Parks & Recreation Master P/an 2003 2008 -9- 2002 Hotel/Motel Guest Expenditures in the City of Kerrville Economic Impact Conventions $12,661,917 Motor Coach $ 378,000 Special Events $ 3,640,788 Consumer $33,298,015 Total $49,978,720 $49,978,720. X 3 (Standard Conservative Economic Multiplier $149,936,160.) Although these figures represent only Kerrville's overnight hotel/motel guests and do not reflect our day visitors or those visitors staying in our RV parks, camping sites, children's camps or County accommodations, you can see that tourism is a major economic generator for the County. Source - Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau Kerr County, Texas 2000 Number of Annual Overnight Visitors Hotel/Motel, Cabins and B&B 600,897 Children's Camps -Summer 24,442 Children's Camps -Off Season 21,164 Schreiner University Summer Camps 1,591 RV Parks & Campgrounds 186,423 SUBTOTAL 834,517 Visitors who did not stay in paid accommodations 292,080 TOTAL NUMBER OF ANNUAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS 1,126,597 Day Visitors 400,568 TOTAL VISITORS 1,527,165 Source - Kenwille Convention & Visitors Bureau Ken- County Parks 1~ ReCreat7lon Master P/an 1003 -2008 -10- EDUCATION ,.- There are five school districts which provide quality secondary education in Kerr County; Kerrville, Ingram, Center Point, Hunt and Divide. There are three universities and five colleges within a one hour radius of Kerrville. Kerrville's Schreiner University is a four year liberal arts school. Twenty-four camps offer summer and year round programs and there are very strong community and adult education programs throughout the County. KERR COUNTY SCHOOLS & COLLEGES 1. Kerrville ISD Tivy High School Peterson Middle School Tivy Upper Elementary School Nimitz Elementary Starkey Elementary Tom Daniels Elementary Tally Elementary Other Programs Total Enrollment Grades 1,316 9-12 672 7-8 739 5-6 574 K-4 547 PK-4 654 K-4 476 K-5 1 7 PK-12 5,145 Schreiner University 754 (Undergraduate Classes & Freshman- Senior) 2. Parochial Schools 436 Infant-8 3. Center Point ISD 536 PK-12 4. Ingram ISD 1,496 PK-12 5. Hunt ISD 190 K-6 6. Divide ISD 8 PK-6 Kerr County Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2003 -ZOOS - i i- GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOALS & OB]ECTIVES Goals of the Kerr County Revised Five Year Parks Master Plan • Utilize existing county owned lands to increase the amount of recreation area available to the public, including the development of a Festival Grounds Facility. • Increase recreation opportunities for citizens of Kerr County along the Guadalupe River. • Acquire park lands for the development of new recreation facilities. • Continue improvement to existing recreation facilities. • Seek resources from all available sources. • Provide safe and clean areas for public recreation. • Continue monitoring citizens' needs throughout the county and explore creative and resourceful partnership. Objectives of the Revised Kerr County Five Year Master Plan • Continue surveying the recreational needs of Kerr County citizens and prioritize them. • Inventory existing recreation lands and facilities and determine their suitability for providing future recreation opportunities. • Identify lands that may be purchased by the County or donated to it .-, for the purpose of providing recreation and open space. • Acquire all suitable properties and designate an appropriate amount of property that is to remain as open space. • Solicit public input throughout the development of The Master Plan. • Identify development resources available from the following sources: • Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Grants • Private Foundation Grants • County and City • LCRA • Local and Civic Minded Individuals • Chamber of Commerce • Service, Social & Civic Groups • Texas State Arts & Crafts Foundation Develop a schedule for the implementation of recreation projects. Kerr County Parks dt Recreation Master P/an 1003 -2008 -12- PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS .-. This revised master plan includes an inventory of existing recreation facilities and updates the needs identified in the original survey. It then becomes the County Commissioner's task to determine ways to fund improvement projects, including the solicitation of partners to aid in achieving these objectives. These partners could include Texas Parks and Wildlife, other government entities such as the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as well as private foundations, the Chamber of Commerce, various local civic and service groups, utility companies and local businesses. This master plan will continue to be revised and updated every five years to ensure that citizens needs continue to be identified and met. Data Collected for Master Plan 1. County/Community and Regional Characteristics 2. Inventory/Assessment of Park and Recreation Opportunities in Kerr County 3. Citizen Needs Assessment Surveys Summary ,-- 4. Site Area Maps Kerr County Parks 1~ ReCreatfon Master Plan 2003 -2008 -13- METHOD OF PRIORITIZATION OF FACILITIES TO BE DEVELOPED ~.., CITIZEN INPUT In order to determine the priority of recreation facilities to be improved or developed, Commissioners Court has again reviewed the recreation survey data for Kerr County for guidance. Citizens were given a list of recreation facilities and asked to score the facilities they use and comment on improvements or additions needed. The demand based results were then compared to the recreation facilities that are currently in existence in the County. The result is a list of recreation facilities/opportunities in order of priority. FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PARTNERSHIP The County is seeking funding for park projects both internally and externally. While internal financial contributions are limited due to the nature of the tax- base, extensive in-kind support is available. External sources of funding sought include LCRA and Texas Parks & Wildlife. Other sources of external funding include private foundations and private donations of land and in-kind work. Funding sources may be confirmed prior to the County's application for any grant. ,-- Strong partnership agreements will be necessary for the park developments planned to succeed. With limited county resources, Kerr County will be teaming up with other government and private organizations to pool resources. This will be the key to the success of this initiative. ECONOMIC BENEFITS Kerr County is continuing to grow as a tourism destination statewide. The addition of public recreation facilities will further enhance and increase the quality of the visitor's experience and subsequently increase the number of visitors annually. CAPITALIZING ON OPPORTUNITIES An important factor in determining the priority and timing of a park development project will be the availability of land and funding necessary to initiate such a project. The County will concentrate on securing such contributions in its efforts to implement park projects. Kerr County Parks ~ Recreation Master Plan 2003 -2008 -I4- AREA FACILITIES, CONCEPTS & STUDIES AREA FACILITIES, CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS ,_ The Kerr County Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based on several assessment sources, but it is important to note that the plan recognizes citizen preferences and input from commissioners court as the primary source for park and recreation needs. The goal of this Master Plan is to provide recreational opportunities for all citizens of Kerr County. 1. National Recreation and Park Association's Park and Recreation, Park and Open Suace Standards and Guidelines was used as a basis for analysis of the existing facilities. The County adopted the classifications standards similar to those noted below. • Suggested Standards for Recreation Areas a. Provide one acre of park and recreation space for each 100 population 436.5 acres required. b. One-half of a county's total park and recreation area should be for active recreation and the other half for large parks. c. One-quarter of a mile should be the maximum service distance for a neighborhood playground in the average population area. Note: there is not uniform agreement about area standards. There is uniform agreement about specific space standards for indoor and outdoor facilities, with the exception of swimming and golf. In swimming, the trend is toward construction of neighborhood '~ pools instead of community pools. • Suggested Park Classifications The following standards are offered as planning guides for wherever they apply: Neighborhood p/ay lot -minimum usable size is 2,500 sq. ft. Neighborhood park playground -part of the elementary school grounds which should be between 10 and 15 acres with service area of one quarter mile for high density development. Such site area will serve a population of 2,000 to 5,000. This size area can include an outdoor pool, athletic field, game areas, off-street parking, landscaping, and buffer strips for safety and appearance. When it is combined with the school site, a separate shelter building is not needed. Kerr County Parks dk Recreation Master Plan 2003 -2008 -15- Community park - in size, 15 to 40 acres to serve a group of neighborhoods having a total population between 15,000 and 35,000. The service radius is one-half to one mile or one-and-one- half miles in large cities. The facilities may include an athletic field, children's playground, tennis courts, open game area (turf or hard surface), indoor or outdoor pool and a recreation building of at least 25,000 sq. ft. - if the area is not combined with a school building. It should also include parking area, landscaping and buffer strips. Reservation -the acreage would be anywhere from 500 acres up, within a radius of 10 to 15 miles of the city. As much area as possible should remain in its natural state. Drives, roadside picnic and camping areas make up the facilities, plus boating and swimming if water areas are available. • Suggested Standards for Park and Recreation Activities Camping -from 20 to 30 acres is minimum: for 100 to 125 campers about 200 acres are needed. Swimming Poo/ -the facilities should serve 3 percent of the population at a given time and allowance should be made for 12 sq. ft. per swimmer. The space for pool and bathhouse takes one to three acres depending on design. For parking, more space must be added. A neighborhood pool is smaller and only a limited building for clothes changing need be provided. Golf -from 125 to 160 acres is required for an 18-hole golf course. There are approximately 50 golfers per 1000 population. Eighteen holes is sufFicient for a population of 25,000. Recreation Bui/ding- one to three acres suggested to serve needs of 20,000 people in an average community. Within a school or recreation building, 4,000 sq. ft. are needed for social activities; a multi-purpose room takes 3,000 sq. ft.; a game room, 3,000 sq. ft.; crafts and hobbies, 3,000 to 4,000 sq. ft.; a kitchen, at least 300 sq. ft.; teenage activities, 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. For storage 3 to 5 percent of the total floor area is desirable. Municipal Stadium - on an average, five to 20 acres with a 10,000 to 20,000 seating capacity. Tennis Courts -one court for every 2,000 population. A hard surface is recommended. Kerr County Parks dE Recreation Master Plan 1003 -2008 -16- Baseball-one diamond for every 6,000 population. Softba//-one diamond for every 3,000 population. Shelter House - at a neighborhood playground without a school building, a minimum of 1,500 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area is required. Off-Street Parking- 400 sq. ft. per car; four people to a car. 2. Citizens Needs Assessment Survey. A Citizens Survey contributed to the assessment of park and recreation needs in Kerr County. The survey produced responses. These two resources provided the primary basis for the recommendations in this Master Plan. It is important to recognize that the needs assessment is Countywide, therefore priority needs will be specified on a Countywide basis instead of community by community. Kerr County is predominantly rural, with 52% of the population living outside of the County's largest city, Kerrville, but the only two other cities are less than 10 miles from Kerrville. Ken- County Parks t~ Recreation Master Plan 1003 -2008 -17 FACILITY CLASSIFIC ATION Facility Space Required Orientation No. Units per Population Notes Trails multi-use Varies unlimited 1 mile per 1,000 Picnic Area '/a acre min. unlimited 10 tables per 1,000 Nature Area 1 acre min. unlimited 5 acres per 1,000 Wildlife Viewin Picnic Pavilion 50' x 75' avg. unlimited i per 1,000 Playground Area .5-1 acre avg. unlimited i per 1,000 Swimming Pool .5-2 acres unlimited 1 per city under 50 000 o ulation Restroom .5-1 acre unlimited 1 per park Tennis Courts 60 x 120 north-south 1 per 2,000 Fishing Area Varies unlimited 1 per 1,000 Boating Area Varies unlimited i per city Volleyball Courts 4,000 s.f. min. north-south i per 2,000 Basketball Courts 5,000-8,000 s.f. north-south 1 per 3,000 Soccer Fields 1.5-2 acres north-south i per 1,000- 6,000 Baseball/Softball Up to 300'outfield north-south i per 3,000 Golf Course Varies unlimited 1 per city Football Field 172' x 372' min. north-south per 1,500 Parking Varies unlimited 5 spaces per acre avg. More spaces for pool, sport fields Open Space 1 acre minimum unlimited i acre per 500 ~-- Source -19981001 Parks 1~ Recreation Master P/an Ken- County Parks & Recreation Master P/an 1003 -1008 -18- ~S rt ,. ~ ~ ~ i a ~ 7 ~ `''~ +c s~J= e'ฐ ฐ;?' - ~ ~',~'~ ~~ _r ~ ~ ,~ jkt}~yY, J ,~y,,,~J • i ~~. i • S '~~:~ lz ~a ~ ~L ... . 1ฐ' ~. ~ ti I :~,F~ i~ ;E ,~ Y ~ F.r ~~ t 'F ~ . 1~ b,' t ~~ EZ 4. ~~ F is INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES This section discusses the availability and conditions of recreational facilities in Kerr County. This section starts with an examination of the County as a whole and this includes the three cities within the County: (1) Kerrville (2) Center Point and (3) Ingram. Kerr County's recreational resources are plentiful. The Guadalupe River is available for a wide range of recreational uses. The county also has a number of parks and sports facilities available to them. The most populated town located in Kerr County is Kerrville. Most County residents travel to Kerrville for their recreational needs. The outdoor recreational facilities comprise over 1,020 acres of park land. Kerr County Parks & Recreation Master P/an 2003 -1008 -19- moles ac