ORDER NO. 30584
WORKSHOP FOR COUNTY PARKS
Came to be heard this the 22nd day of October, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Set a workshop for November 26, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. for long-range planning,
improvements, maintenance, etc. for county parks.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REOUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BX THE COURT.
MADE BY: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct 2
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2007 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Set a date and time for a workshop on long-range
planning, improvements, maintenance, etc., for county parks.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED:
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioners Williams.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION.
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 Judge'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 contributes toward your request being addressed
at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court.

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KERR COUNYY
PARKS & RECREATION
MASTER PLAN
2003 - 2008
Revised by
Kerr County Commissioners Court
700 Main Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
Spring 2003
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		TABLE OF CONTENTS	
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A.	
Introduction	
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		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. Popwlation	7 - 8
		f. Census Distribution	9
		g. Tourism Stats	10
		h. Education	11
			
	B.	Goats & Ob'ectives
7	12
	C.	Plan Development Process	13 - 14
	D.	Area Facilities, Concepts & Studies	15 - 18
	E.	Inventory of Existing Facilities	19
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		1. Kerr County Existing Facilities	20
		2. Kerr County Parks Map	21
I		3. Citizen Survey Results	22 - 32
	F.	Needs Assessment and Prioritization	33 - 37
			
	
G.	PI i n & Recommendations
an Implementat o	38 - 40
	H.	Sample Citizens Survey	41
			
			
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Recreation is essential to the stability and quality of life of any community.
~ The elected officials of Kerr County recognize that the citizens 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 growing population, of children and retired
citizens.
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The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was revised to assist County
r ` Commissioners in its planning for park and recreation needs over the next five
'' ~ years. The County originally began this process in 1496 by creating a planning
committee of county citizens to enable the County to work with community
l 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 eight 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 8e Parks Local Park Grant Program.
several areas:
The role of Kerr County in providing recreation opportunities for its citizens is
evidenced by the leadership position it has assumed in several areas:
1. Commissioners Court demonstrated continuing commitment by facilitating
the development of this revised Master Pian 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 rote of the County has been to provide money and in-kind services to
`. enable the development of parks and recreation opportunities in 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, Ftat 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.
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AREA HISTORY
One of Kerr Coun s earliest settlers was Joshua Br w
ty' o n. When the Texas
Legislature created Kerr County in 1856, the first County Courthouse was
built on the four acres that Joshua Brown offered as a town square. The City
of Kerrville and the County get their name from Major ]amen 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~/a growth in
population since 1990. Kerrville is located approximately 60 miles northwest
of San Antonia 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 24"' Texas Senatorial
District {Fraser). The U.S. Senators which represent this area are Kay Bailey
Hutchinson and John Cornyn.
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Kerr County has a generally mild winter and comfortable summers, which are
favorable for a variety of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
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 32°F and July a mean average temperature of
94°F.
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. Kerc 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:
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2003 Annual Calendar of Events
January -December Kerrville Performing Arts Society Season
January 16-18	Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show
February i-2	Hill Country Home & Garden Show
February -December	Organ Concert Series Season
February -December	Symphony of the Hills Association Season
April 12	Mounted Peace Officer's Wild Game Dinner
April 18-20	Easter Hill Country Bike Tour and
	Easter Festival & Chili Classic Cook Off
April 24-26	Kerrville Senior Games
April Z9	Hill Country Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
May i-June i	Armadillo Stock Show
May 2-3	Art Stampede
May 3	Downtown Arts Festival
May 22-June 8	Kerrville Folk Festival
May 23-25	Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair
May 24-25	Quilting in the Hills
June -August	Point Outdoor Theatre Summer Season
July 4	Kerrville Independence Day Celebration
August 3-10	Cowboy Camp Meeting
August 22-24	Big Bands & Cool Cars
August 29-31	Kerrville Wine & Music Festival
September 20	Y.O. Social Club
September 26-28	Texas Heritage Living History Day
October 4	Harvest Moon Festival
October 4	Down By The Riverside
October 24-26	Kerr County Fair
November 22	Christmas Art Mart
November 29	Johnny Nix Memorial Bull Riding
December	Christmas in The Hills
December 18	Michael Martin Murphey Cowboy Christmas
December 19-20	Bethlehem in The Hills
Year round activities include:
• The Museum of 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 -Second & Fourth Saturdays
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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					43,65		
35,000				36,30			
30,000							

25 000			28,75				

20,000		19,45					
15,000	16,80						
10,000							
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 ZOZO
source - u.s. 200o census * 20% PER 10 YEARS
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Kerrville Population Since 1960 & Projected Growth
35 000							
30,000							
							29,41
25 000							
						24,51	
20,000					20,42		
				17,3			
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
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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.
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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
acxommodations 292,080
TOTAL NUMBER OF ANNUAL
OVERNIGHT VISITORS 1,126,597
Day Visitors 400,568
TOTAL VISITORS 1,527,165
Soucee -Kerrville Convention 8c Visitors Bureau
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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	
Enrollment	Grades
1. Kerrville ISD	
Tivy High School 1,316	9-12
Peterson Middle School 672	7-8
Tivy Upper Elementary School 739	5-6
Nimitz Elementary 574	K-4
Starkey Elementary 547	PK-4
Tom Daniels Elementary 654	K-4
Tally Elementary 476	K-5
Other Pro rams 167
9	PK-12
Total 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
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GOAD & OB3EC'6-IVES
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.
• Expand and enhance facilities and recreation capabilities of the Hill
Country Youth Exhibit Center including outdoor special events.
• Seek information about making Tivy Mountain a park and recreation
area.
• Increase recreation opportunities for citizens of Kerr County along
the Guadalupe River including the swimming areas.
• 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.
• Acquire park lands for the development of new recreation facilities.
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.
• Including the development of county land into a Festival Grounds
Facility.
• Solicit public input throughout the development of The Master Plan.
• Dredge out silt from behind the dam to improve the swimming area
in Center Point River Park and Ingram Dam Park.
• 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
• Kerrville Chiti Classic
• Develop a schedule for the implementation of recreation projects.
• Acquire all suitable properties and designate an appropriate amount
of property that is to remain as open space.
• Identify lands that may be purchased by the County or donated to it
for the purpose of providing recreation and open space.
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This revised masher 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
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METHOD OF PRIORITIZATION Oar 1=ACIE.ITIES TO 13E DEVELOPcD
CITYZEN 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. Randomly selected 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.
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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 oppor~nities for all citizens of Kerr County.
1. National Recreation and Park Association's Park and Recreation, Park
end Oven Soace Standards and Guidelines was used as a basis for
analysis of the existing facilities. The County adopted the
classifications standards similar bu those noted below.
• Suaoested Standarids lzyr 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.
• Sggoested Park C/assifications
The following standards are offered as planning guides for wherever
they apply:
Neighborhood p/ay /ot -minimum usable size is 2,500 sq. ft.
Neighborhood park-p/ayground -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 pouf, 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.
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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-
k 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.
Go/f -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.
Municipa/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.
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Baseba//-one diamond for every 6,000 population.
SoRba//-one diamond for every 3,000 population.
She/trer 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.
OtiF-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.
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Facility	Space
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Orientation	No. Units per
Population	
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Trails
multi-use	Varies	unlimited	1 mile per 1,000	
Picnic Area	~/4 acre min.	unlimited	10 tables per 1,000	
Nature Area	1 acre min.	unlimited	5 acres per 1,000	Wildlife
Viewi
Picnic Pavilion	50' x 75' avg.	unlimited	1 per 1,000	
Playground Area	.5-1 acre avg.	unlimited	1 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	1 per city	
Volleyball Courts	4,000 s.f. min.	north-south	1 per 2,000	
Basketball Courts	5,000-8,000 s.f.	north-south	i per 3,000	
Soccer Fields	1.5-2 acres	north-south	1 per 1,000- 6,000	
Baseball/Softball	Up to
300'outfield	north-south	1 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
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Open Space	1 acre minimum	unlimited	1 acre per 500	
Source -19981001 Parks & Recreation Master P/an
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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
1,059 acres of park land.
Although 89% of those who responded indicated they use the parks in Kerr
County, 90% of them indicated they want more parks. Of those who
responded in favor of more parks 52% of them would like to see an additional
park along the river. This indicates possibly a community type or county wide
park is more what the citizens prefer instead of more neighborhood parks.
The majority 67% of those who responded use Louise Hays Park in the center
of the City of Kerrville. Some of the attributes which make this a more
desirable park include-restrooms, swimming, group picnic area, individual
picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking/walking trails and well maintained
landscaping.
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An important element of this process was the solicitation of information from citizens
via personal contact surveys. This solicitation resulted in 279 responses. The following
are the results of the survey:
1. Do you or your family use any Parks in Kerr County?
Yes - i92
No-31
Did not answer - 56
2. Check the names of all the parks your family use and score them on a scale of 1 to
10. The best score being 10, worst score being 1.
Name of Park
Butt Holdsworth Library Grounds &
Gazebo
Carver Park
Center Point River Park
Cypress Park
Elm Creek Park
Flatrock Park
Guadalupe Park
Habitat Park
HEB Tennis Center
Hill Country Youth Sooner
Ingram Lake Park
Kerr Wildlife Management Area
Kerrville Little League Park
Kerrville-Scfireiner State Park
Knapp Park
Lois Street Park
Louise Hays Park
Lytle Park
Martin Park & Pool
Memorial Park
Richards Park
Sample Park
Schultz Park
Scott Schreiner Municipal Gotf
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Singing Winds Park & Pool
Westland Park
	Average	Total Snored
Use	Score	Points
86	8.0	632
9	3.4	31
78	5.0	223
6	2.4	12
50	8.1	379
53	6.7	307
59	7.0	370
7	7.0	49
27	8.1	195
29	7.4	191
33	6.2	168
20	8.4	134
42	7.8	264
92	7.9	650
2	8.5	17
40	7.7	302
167	7.7	1134
23	6.2	142
5	2.8	11
1	7.5	15
2	3.0	b
3	6.3	19
3	7.3	22
48	8.4	370
114	8.6	873
12	7.0	70
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Comments Received on area 1$arks
butt Hola/sworth Library grounds ~ gazebo
1. Nice.
2. Hard to get to.
3. We love this area for photos.
4. Beautiful and serene.
5. No parking
6. This used to be pretty but it needs paint and the gazebo has some rotten
wood.
7. Very dirty.
8. Needs more shaded seating.
9. Great for quiet time.
10. Ilccessibility. Great for photos.
11. Relaxing.
Carver Park
1. Gross, isn't kept trim as well as other parks.
Center Point River Park
1. Great for canoeing and fishing.
2. Very nasty.
3. Needs more for kids. No beer drinking, cans left all over.
4. It's always dirty.
5. Speeding cars.
6. Lots of litter.
7. Could use clean up and maintenance.
8. Needs better way for canoes and kayaks to get out of water. Boat dock too
steep/slippery.
9. Improve swimming area.
10. Play stuff, improve swimming place.
11. Swimming, tables.
12. Swimming.
13. Needs to be frxed up.
14. Needs equipment.
15. Needs restrooms.
16. Needs better up-keep and security.
17. Needs work.
18. Fish only.
19. Could be a litter nicer.
20. Place to tie horses.
Cypress Park
No comments received.
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E/m Creek Park
i. Walks.
2. Beautiful.
3. Usually kept up.
4. A lot of pet owners are not picking up their pets' droppings.
5. Need restrooms and swimming pool.
6. Playground equipment.
7. Very nice.
8. Walking track is excellent. Playground equipment would be nice.
9. Walking.
10. Ok for skating on concrete.
11. Great Walking trails.
12. Great park.
13. Limited use.
14. Good for walking.
F/atrock Lake Park
1.	Nice area/chili cook-off.
2.	Very nice, needs facilities.
3.	More picnic, horseshoes.
4.	Canoeing, fishing.
5.	Needs signage on Loop.
6.	Restroom, general improvements.
7.	General improvements.
8.	Restmoms, general improvements.
9.	Needs to be fixed up.
10.	Needs tables, restrooms.
li.	Fish only.
12.	We fish here.
Guada/upe Park
1.	A lot for kids.
2.	Needs bathrooms.
3.	Great playground.
4.	Needs restrooms.
5.	Restrooms.
Habitat Park
No comments received.
H.E.B. Tennis Center
1. Very nice.
2. Bathrooms-more toilets needed, add concessions.
3. Go twice weekly, great;.
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Hi// Country Youth Soccer
1. Shaded areas needed.
2. Needs new soccer nets on goal frames.
3. Wife does not like the smell.
4. Dump and sewage treatment.
5. More use could be afforded other programs i.e. flag football etc.
Ingram Lake Park
1. Needs more things to do.
2. Distance too far.
3. Fish only.
4. Too crowded.
Kerr ~/dlife Management Area
i. Great
2. Good for birding.
Kerrvi//e Litt/e League Park
i. Very nice.
2. Nice baseball fields.
3. Needs red dirt on base paths of major boys field.
4. Great
5. Needs more attention paid to areas between fields.
6. Improving.
Kerrville Schreiner State Park
1. Fun for walk, great.
2. Well kept
3.	Need mowing more often.
4.	More camping.
5.	Need better tent camping.
6.	Very clean.
7.	Keep working on bike trails- yea Lisa.
8.	Very nice, clean.
9.	Very neat and clean.
10.	Needs some equipment upgrade.
li.	We need to accept this gift.
i2.	Fish only.
13.	River needs to be cleaned.
Knapp Park
No comments received.
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Lois Streef Park
	1.	Have used walking trail.
	2.	Love the walking.
	3.	Nothing there.
	4.	Hiking trail is great.
	5.	Daily use.
	6.	Walk only.
	Louise Hays Park
	1.	Great but terrible road and parking.
	2.	Walk, lunches, fishing.
	3.	It's a little cleaner (referred to Center Point Park being dirty in first avmmentJ,
	4.	Need new playground.
	5.	Would like to see paddleboats or canoes.
	6.	More seating needed.
	7.	OK.
	8.	Safety issues.
	9.	River area too littered.
	10.
11.	Walk and relax.
Needs young children equipment.
	12.	Needs more cleaning.
	13.	We enjoy walking with the dog in the evenings.
	14.	Wonderful place.
	15.	Need better paving/parking.
	16.	More parking, closer restrooms.
	17.	Needs to be cleaned up.
	18.	Equipment gets hot.
		Grills closer to the water so parents can supervise kids swimming.
	19.	Good for picnics.
	Lytle Park	
i. Basketball would be great.
2. More picnic tables.
3. Sucks.
Martin Park & Poo/
1. The ball field needs maintenance and several pieces of play equipment
need repairs.
Memoria/Park
No comments received.
Richards Park
1. This area is wonderfully open but very hazardous because of lack of level
ground, too many peaks and potholes.
Samp/e Park
No comments received.
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.~chu/iz Park
1. More picnic tables.
2. The dumpster creates blind spots, children hide behind the dumpster and
can pop into the street in front of an unsuspecting driver.
Scott Schreiner Municipal Go/f Course
1. Too expensive for family participation.
2. Needs driving range membership and later driving range hours.
3. Needs more shade.
4. Superb.
5. Great draw for Kerrville.
6. Outside restrooms.
7. Restrooms.
Singing Winds Park & Poo/
1.	Ok, need trees.
2.	Love the playscape area.
3.	Very nice.
4.	Real good for kids.
5.	Needs bathrooms and water fountains.
6.	More accessibility to bathroom.
7.	Needs restroom at playscape.
8.	Need restroom at playscape.
9.	Needs restroom at playscape.
10.	Park is great, pool sucks.
11.	Class uses it.
12.	Always clean and well maintained.
13.	Love the playscape, always neat and clean.
14.	Bathrooms needed at park.
15.	More trees near playground please.
16.	Needs rstrooms down by new playscape.
17.	Needs restrooms at park.
18.	Needs some landscaping and more covered seating area.
19.	Clean, nice, quiet.
20.	Restrooms.
21.	Nice park.
22.	We swim.
Westland Park
1. Needs more grass.
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3. If you would like to see more parks where would you like to them in the County?
Location	Respondents	Percentage
West	23	10.31
East	58	26.01
South	17	7.62%
North	10	4.48%
Along River	115.	51.57%
Total	223	100.00%
4. What additions would you like to see in the area parks?
		Top 12
Additional Facilities/Activities at	# of	Ranking by
Parks	Responses	Response
Baseball	20	
Basketball	47	9*
Bike Trails	70	5
Birding Areas	44	10
Boat Ramps	25	
Camping	61	6
Fishing Area	71	4*
Golf	13	
Green Space	35	
Hiking/Walking Trails	103	1
dogging Trails	47	9*
Pavilion for Groups	55	8
Picnic Areas	94	2
Play Ground Equipment	84	3
Public Art	25	
Racquetball	13	
Roller Blading	33	11
Skateboarding	28	12
Soccer	18	
Softball	10	
Swimming	71	4*
Tennis	13	
Volleyball	26	
Wildlife Habitat	59	7
*Indicates tied rankings,		
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	1.	Playground equipment around the river.
~~	Z.	Restrooms, green spaces, walking trails.
	3,	We need more places for the kids to go and things for them to do.
	4,	Additional bike trails like they have in Kerrville (no zip code e,~-iven but tf~ey
~~'		check additions/parks in the eastern portion of the county and along the
		river).
	5.	Additional bike trails- along/near the river.
	6.	Additional camping- along/near the river.
	7.	Additional volleyball, sand.
	8.	Larger picnic areas.
	9.	Public Art- fountains.

;'	10.	More things for teens.
	11.	Waterslide, rope swings.
	12.	Bathrooms.
	13.	Singing Winds needs bathrooms.
	14.	Softball- at Elm Creek Park.
	15.	Hiking/Walking Trails- This is an area that needs a lot of improvement.
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16.	
Baseball- Expand current fields or keep making improvements.
	17.	Green Space, Hiking/Walking Traits, Jogging Trails- Possibly build a park
		much like Lois Street on the other side of town (near loop 534).
	18.	Sports facilities, putt-putt golf, batting cages, games/ water
		activities.
	19.	Additional bike trails- anywhere.
	20.	Would like to see area parks, clean, safe and pretty.
	21.	Camping- Center Point River Park.
	22.	Fishing Areas, Picnic Areas, Wildlife Habitat- Center Point River Park.
	23.	Picnic Areas- Center Point River Park.
	24.	Additional Soccer facilities for club teams.
	25.	Hiking/Walking Trails- needs lots more.
	26.	Pavilion for Groups- Not too expensive to use.
	27.	Basketball- with lights.
	28.	Boat Ramps- in Ingram.
	29.	Racquetball- for public.
	30.	Swimming- Olympic too crowded.
	31.	Volleyball- non-league.
	32.	Play Ground Equipment- Playscape in Ingram area.
~~	33.	Play Ground Equipment- that is not metal (hot).
	34.	Restrooms.
35. All. parks need better signage,
36. Camping- affordable tent sites.
37. Golf- champion open to the public.
38. Green Space- Another park on the west side, similar to Schreiner State
Park.
39. Roller Biading, Skateboarding- My grand children look for a place every
time they come.
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40. Baseball, Bike Trails, Camping, Hiking/Walking Trails, logging Trails-
Louise Hays Park.
41. Picnic Areas- Louise Hays Park on the island.
42. Roller Blading, Skateboarding- We need a skate park.
43. Pavilion for Groups- Flatrock, Ag Barn,
44. Bike Trails- more bike trails please. Please ask Lisa at bike shop for help.
45. Walking only.
46. Green Space- along river.
47. Public Art- in town, Kerrville.
48. More parking for music events.
49. Softball- complex, i.e. Comfort, TX.
50. Events Center.
51. Center Point Little League, additional fields and lighting.
52. Center Point Little League needs help with lights, parking, kids play area.
53. Center Point Little League, additional fields and lighting.
54. Center Point Little League, more fields and lighting, better parking,
children's play area.
55. Basketball, Bike Trails, Boat Ramps, camping, Fishing Area,
Hiking/Walking Trails, Picnic Areas, Play Ground Equipment, Racquetball,
Roller Blading, Skateboarding, Swimming, Volleyball, Wildlife Habitat-
Center Point, Comfort, TX.
56. Green Space, dogging Trails- Curter Point
57. Camping, Fishing Areas- Louise Hays Park.
58. Pavilion for Groups, Picnic Areas, Play Ground Equipment, Skateboarding-
Center Point River Park.
59. Play Ground Equipment- for children, swings etc.
60. Picnic Areas- more covered areas, Singing Winds Park.
61. Roller Blading- Singing Winds Park.
62. Baseball- Center Point.
63. Golf, Play Ground Equipment; Swimming, Volleyball- Kerrville.
64. Basketball goals.
65. Play Ground Equipment- better variety of equipment catering to all ages.
66. Pavilion for Groups, Play Ground Equipment- Center Point
67. Please improve Center Point area for the kids.
68. Swimming- local swimming pool in Center Point.
69. Bathrooms, benches and grills.
70. Birding Areas, Pavilion for Groups- Center Point
71. Horse Trails, Center Point
72. Boat Ramps- better in Ingram.
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5. Your zip code please?
78003	1
78010	81
78013	3
78024	6
78025	4
78028	92
78029	3
78058	1
78201	1
78229	1
78250	1
78624	3
Not Given	82
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SUMMARY OF ADDITIONS/COMMENTS ON SURVEY QUESTION #4
ACTIVITY
1. More playground equipment
2. More walking/hiking trails
3. More camping along the river
4. More green space
5. More kids activities
6. More bike trails
7. Group pavilion
8. Skate park
9. Volleyball
10. Center Point River Park picnic area
11. Center Point Little League improvements
12. More restrooms
13. More baseball fields
14. More basketball courts with lights
15. More boat ramps
16. Another swimming pool
# OF REQUESTS
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITYZATION
t~ The Kerr County Master Plan for Parks ~ Recreation utilizes two of the
recreation need approaches, including demand-based and standard-based.
DEMAND-BASED APPROACH
A survey of Kerr County citizens requesting they List and score the recreation
facility needs of their families given the present level of recreation service.
These scores were tabulated and the results are presented below.
RANKING OF QUESTION #4 ON CTTY~EN SURVEY
	ACTIVITY	# OF RESPONSES
1.	Hiking/walking trails	103
2.	Picnic areas	94
3.	Playgrounds equipment	84
4.	Swimming	71
5.	Fishing areas	71
6.	Bike trails	70
7.	Camping	61
8.	~Idlife habitat	59
9.	Pavilion for groups	55
10.	Basketball	47
11.	Jogging Trails	47
12.	Birding areas	44
13.	Green space	35
14.	Roller Blading	33
15.
16.	Skate boarding
Public art	28
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STANDARD-BASED APPROACH
This approach was used in two ways. The number of recreation facilities that
should be developed for Kerr County is presented in the previous section
under facility standards. These guidelines were established by recreation
planners using the National Recreation and Park Association's Park and
Recreation, Park and Ouen Snace Standards and Guidelines
Plan implementation and Prioritization of Needs
Priority 1- Develop a segment of Kerr County property above Flat Rock Lake
Park located between Riverside Drive & SH 27, adjacent to the County's
agricultural facilities into The River Star Arts & Event Park. The facility should
be designed to stage arts & crafts fairs, festivals, music and cultural events.
Development of the facility needs to include restrooms, fencing, lighting,
sound systems, electricity, water supply, pavilion, stages and walking paths.
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Priority 2 -Flat Rock Lake Park area has the most potential as it is on the
Guadalupe River, we recommend development of this park to the standard of
Louise Hays or Guadalupe Park. Development needs to include hike and bike
trails, swimming areas, boat ramps, playgrounds, playing fields, picnic tables,
rest rooms, cooking grills and provide access to River Star Art 8: Event Park.
Pr~otyty 3 -Because of the proximity of the most used parks -Guadalupe,
Louise Hays and Flat Rock, we recommend the hike and bike trails be used to
tie the parks together. This project will need to be a City County partnership
to develop "Tri-Park" hike and bike trails to tie Flat Rock Lake Park to Louise
Hays and finally to Guadalupe Park, approximately 5-8 miles along the
Guadalupe River.
Priority 4 -Update recreation survey and update Master Plan in 2008.
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SUMMARY OF E~ISTINC FACILITIES AND DEFICIT
	Facili		Current Invento		Condition	Deficit
	Swimming	2 Swimming Pools
6 River Areas	Good	Improve
Pla rounds	10	Good	None

Trails for Hike & Bike	
9 + -	
Good	Additional Trails
needed

Boat Ram	
5	
Fair	Auto Parking for
River Access

Fishin Areas	
8 Alon River	
Good	Improve and add
auto rkin
Group Pavilion	3 Small
1 La e	Good	I 1 Large Pavilion
Golf	3 2 rivate	Good	None
Camping	58 Tent sites
23 Screened Shelters	Good	None
Wildlife Habitat Native Area	200 acres at state rk	I Good	90 acres
Voile a!1 Courts	Z	poor	, 2
Soccer	8 acres	Good	28 acres
Basketball	5	fair	1
Baseball/Softball Fields	6	Good	,5
Tennis	12	Good	None
Ra uet Ball	None		1

Events Areas	1 with facilities
1 without facilities	Good	Need larger
controlled area for
events with
facilities
River Nature Trails	2	Good	Auto Parkin

Canoe & Kayak Launch Sites	
5	
fair	Need Auto Parking
& Facilities at
these sites
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In addition to the evidence this data provided for establishing priorities for the
County, several additional factors were considered:
• The inventory and inspection of existing facilities revealed a need for
improved maintenance and amenities at existing County parks.
• l=latrock Lake Park needs amenities such as lighting, playgrounds, picnic
tables, trash can, restrooms, playing fields, cooking grills, swimming areas,
etc
• Distribution of recreation opportunities are primarily concentrated in the
City of Kerrville. There is a need to consider opportunities in the other Kerr
County communities.
'' The majority of the County population is considered rural and many are 30
miles from the City of Kerrville.
• Organized youth activities (basketball, baseball, soccer) are noticeably
above the state norm. This might indicate a higher than normal propensity
for youth involvement in organized activities, regardless of the specific
activity.
• Approximately one out of four citizens in the County are 65 and over which
is twice the state ratio. Of the activities noted in the survey, hike and bike
trails, fishing, golf, swimming and boating would be the activities most
used by the seniors population. Our priorities should reflect this sector of
the population.
• Kerr County is a popular tourist destination and the natural resource base
of the County will provide the basis for commercial and public exploitation
of this trend.
• The Guadalupe River is our major asset for tourism. Access to it for canoe,
kayakis, fishing, birding, nature study is important.
• The rich historic and cultural heritage of the County is a strength that
is considered in initiatives to attract tourists.
• The economic growth in the service sector is evidence of the impact of
tourism and the relocation of seniors.
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2003-2005
• Develop arts & crafts & festival grounds on a segment of Kerr County land
adjacent to its existing facilities in partnership with the Texas State Arts &
Crafts Foundation.
PRIORITY	FACILITY	NEEDS
1	Fencing	Around Perimeter
2	Utilities	Water, sewer and
electrici
3	Restrooms	3 areas
4	Walking Paths	System through park
5	Children's Area	1 area
6	Indian Area	Heritage Area
7	Pavilion	1 large with stage
200-2006
• Complete development of Flat Rock Lake Park (main section). Park
facilities will include:
PRIORITY	FACILITY	NEEDS
1	Restrooms	
2	Pla rounds	1

3	
Picnic Area	20 scattered tables
with rills
4	Swimmin Areas	1 area
5	Fishi p~c	1
6	Pla in Fields	4
7	Boat Ram additional with arkin	1

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Hike 8c Bike Trail	i system throughout
ark
9	Li htin	
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• Continue development of Flat Rock Lake Park (2"d section) including new
park entrance.
2007-2008
• Begin plans for development of "Tri Park" Hike & Bike Trails.
~ Future
• Improve rural parks in Ingram and Center Point.
• Begin development of Tri-Park Hike & Bike Trails with facilities including:
PRIORITY FACILITY NEEDS
1 Trails for welkin bikin 5-8 miles
2
Fishm 1 area
`: 3 Birdwatchin nature stud 1 area
4 Restroom 1
5 Picnic areas alon trails 10
2008
' Update Kerr County Master Plan for Parks & Recreation
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KERB COUNTY PARKS SURVEY
Spring 2003
1. Do you or your family use any of the Parks in Kerr County?
Yes No
2. Check the names of all the parks your family use and score them on
a scale of 1 to 10. The best score being 10, the worst score being 1.
• ~
Butt Holdsworth Library Grounds &
Gazebo		~	~
Carver Park			
Center Point River Park			
Cypress Park			
Elm Creek Park			
Flatrock Lake Park			
Guadalupe Park			
Habitat Park			
H.E.B. Tennis Center			
Hill Country Youth Soccer			
Ingram Lake Park			
Kerr Wildlife Management Area			
Kerrville Little League Park			
Kerrville-Schreiner State Park			
Knapp Park			
Lois Street Park			
Louise Hays Park			
Lytle Park			
Martin Park & Pool			
Memorial Park			
Richards Park			
Sample Park			
Schultz Park			
Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course			
Singing Winds Park & Pool			
Westland Park			
3. If you would like to see more parks where would you like to see
them in the County?
West East South North Along River
4. What additions would you like to see in the area parks?
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Baseball	
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Basketball		
Bike Trails		
Birding Areas
Boat Ramps		
Camping
Fishing Areas
Golf		
Green Space
Hiking/Walking Trails
Jogging Trails
Pavilion for Groups		
Picnic Areas		
Play Ground Equipment
Public Art		
Racquetball
Roller Blading		
Skateboarding		
Soccer		
Softball		
Swimming		
Tennis		
Volleyball		
Wildlife Habitat		
Other		
5. Your zip code please?