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The subcommittee laid out two primary options: a low-cost, community-oriented 9‑hole course at Milestone Park (staff referenced the master-plan acreage figures but noted public records vary) and an 18‑hole, more competitive course at Northeast Park, a 43‑acre undeveloped site. The presentation said Milestone would be quicker and cheaper to implement and suited to local recreational play, while Northeast Park would require more infrastructure (parking, drives) but could host tournaments and attract players regionally; the subcommittee said both options have pros and cons that merit further study.

Cost and implementation figures discussed in the meeting included preliminary quotes for professional course design in the low tens of thousands (quotes cited in discussion ranged about $21,000–$29,000 for an 18‑hole feasibility/design) and a per‑pad cost for tee pads of roughly $900 each (implementation costs vary by course and scope). The subcommittee emphasized there is no current budget and that pursuing either option would require later budget decisions.

After discussion, the Parks Board chose to present the subcommittee’s findings and a recommendation with background material to KDC and City Council (the board selected scenario A — present a recommendation with background). The board took a straw poll on preferred location; meeting notes recorded the simple-majority preference for Northeast Park, though several board members explicitly supported Milestone Park as a nearer-term, low‑cost option. Staff said council interest and timing would influence whether a Milestone pilot or a longer-term Northeast plan makes sense and that any detailed design or implementation steps would come later if the council directs further work.

Board members also noted alternative approaches such as hiring a course developer to produce a design package during park planning; the subcommittee observed initial course-design quotes were not cost-prohibitive. Staff and board members said they will coalesce around a recommended next step and present the subcommittee’s analysis (and the board’s preference) to KDC and Council for direction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Keller Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Parks Board subcommittee presented a study of disc (frisbee) golf options, recommending the board provide City Council and the Keller Development Corporation (KDC) with the subcommittee’s background and a recommendation so the governing bodies can determine timing and next steps.","taxTitle","Keller, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",54069,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079207,"Keller updates timeline for sports-park build: several fields, splash pad, field house and equestrian facilities moving forward",274,1429000,1703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8&start=1429&end=1703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6079207/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Keller-updates-timeline-for-sports-park-build-several-fields-splash-pad-field-house-and-equestrian-facilities-moving-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079207-7d8e6d2050a1c1f1b2898c99743b7a0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154376&Signature=gq-AkDiutSIjrOTkk8KobPL~gB9ybT9RcdMVmU725NUgTCbG6biNQmUuhN-Six7RT8awV3keRaXAC9dsgt0VZFyrn8Rjwud6JXla3lSqGdigJR6NIm1kdXcAt-opu48x5p3fWef25vzRS6y0nhKEnpk3Afb-mYBtv9Cd498ufDlUk8u7FYVQtKLcdn5~kxdbBgW55L-GY8OLdhaZA0UNNEN0M5wjkRy2UQOcbkk9B30rwqq90MLr8xYEnCI0GVHFXCXg5lZ2Gu9Rrv8xjgiqrtHifZWTC6dpux0VlxX8JnP5iuXtuzIxi4BKioPgFU~NnoyFeY~lLzeO7AG2M7vmvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works staff provided a progress update on the multi-field sports park and related facilities, reporting visible progress on turf installation, shade structures, playground work, parking and a splash pad while several finish items — lighting connections, scoreboards and the field house — remain on the contractor schedule.

The presentation included drone footage taken March 30; Sergeant Austin Clark (Keller Police Department) provided the imagery. Staff said some synthetic turf and infield work will be complete by fall and that the “miracle field” and several soccer and lacrosse areas already have seen play this spring despite outstanding minor items. The splash pad work has advanced to pier drilling and pump/pump-house foundations; staff listed a spring 2026 completion target for the splash pad area. Staff said a new field house is not expected to be completed until the following spring and that the equestrian arena restroom and storage building will likely be ready in about six weeks from the meeting date.

Staff identified several contractor-dependent items: lights for the lacrosse field are in place but not energized because the contractor (NEMA 3) still needs to make final electrical connections; scoreboards were still on procurement or delivery timelines. Public Works said the contractor has focused on fields and athletic surfaces while relocations of underground electrical utilities delayed sections of work earlier in the schedule. Staff also described a spoil/storage yard near the park and said they are planning a masonry/landscaping wall and screening to reduce its visibility from park patrons.

Board members asked about parking and access while fields are in use; staff said many users are already parking on-site and that final parking surfaces and striping remain to be completed. Several amenities — shade structures, playground, netting and press box — were visible in the drone footage; staff said the final top layer of asphalt and striping are among the remaining tasks before the park is fully operational. Staff said they will continue to report schedule changes as the contractor completes outstanding utility and electrical work.","Public Works staff briefed the Parks Board on construction progress at Keller’s sports park: some fields and turf are installed, splash pad work under way, a field house and equestrian restroom/storage building remain on the contractor schedule, and lights and scoreboards are pending contractor connections.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079212,"Keller launches reciprocal pickleball access at The Pointe and adjusts senior-center hours",75,753000,828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8&start=753&end=828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6079212/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Keller-launches-reciprocal-pickleball-access-at-The-Pointe-and-adjusts-senior-center-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079212-253b1f922945f8b9c1e80ccdeff9ae02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154376&Signature=ArcE6-KTPDCSZ7pRTQ1si9Yt0DQlbPGfGsJwhyS5fueRVJdKDndh0QR4D4xsM3CgXuQMwALJepnORLA1TihB9atcuPzttB~7v4s84pBB9f4MePswB-sVwfQFsH0kvHpbFirCDg6QyXTHRYnOwxqYxmEazco9mD~ARarKb7jupHlR116jP4Y-~c6waaqa9haM4f2DceYuiS3Vg0WdBKQNQd2uklNKjjWz4ysdl0vANiWVEyTOoTaUSuis4502LM50zMRU8gy6P8djH8utnvVVNgq8INb-e2~UMLaeU5ncSopcHVxaoyuSOMWh33DdAdf2IOenj9wcbmrpXYRNJ8Efnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller Parks and Recreation Board reviewed a new reciprocal arrangement that lets Keller Senior Center members use gym space at The Pointe for pickleball on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and staff described modest changes to senior-center hours to align with the city’s four-day work week.

City staff said the reciprocal program grew from a request by a senior patron and a review of underused gym hours at The Pointe. Micah Bike (staff member) described the arrangement as free to participants: \"There's no pay. There's no punch card,\" and said the program started with four players the first week and six the following week as word spread. Staff said the City Council gave the program initial approval and staff started it immediately; staff expects a broader rollout timed with the Town newsletter and noted a proposed public start tied to the June 30 calendar (newsletter lead time means broader publicity in July).

The board heard data staff compiled on evening usage patterns. Staff said pickleball-only attendance drops substantially after about 6:30 p.m., with many players arriving in the 3–5 p.m. window. To better match facility demand and let full-time employees take the four-day work schedule used elsewhere in city operations, senior-center hours will shift slightly: the center will continue opening at 8:30 a.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday will close at 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday will stay open until 6:30 p.m. That change raises weekly open hours from about 41.5 to 44 hours, staff said.

Staff said they have started the reciprocal program slowly and are signing participants in at The Pointe on Wednesdays so staff can monitor participation and follow up if member behavior requires corrective steps. The board also noted the program will be seasonal: The Pointe’s heavy summer camp programming means the Wednesday pickleball offering will likely pause during the summer and run primarily from Labor Day through Memorial Day, with adjustments if programming allows.

Board members and staff said the arrangement aims to use underused gym capacity while protecting the senior-center program. Staff said the visit will credit The Pointe’s attendance tally (senior members playing at The Pointe will be counted in The Pointe’s check-in numbers), and staff will send additional notices to clarify usage rules and limits (for example, daily access versus every-day use).","City staff and the Parks Board detailed a new reciprocal arrangement allowing Keller Senior Center members to play pickleball at The Pointe on Wednesdays and announced modest changes to Keller Senior Center hours to support a four-day staff work week.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079198,"Parks Board selects 'Champions' as name for one sports field",64,4620000,4684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8&start=4620&end=4684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956237-f8c723a1d700e1dea1d2100da6c5a6c8/thumbnail_4620000.jpg","/articles/6079198/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Parks-Board-selects-Champions-as-name-for-one-sports-field","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079198-8241fffd11f3abca6db91dc5292ca92a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154376&Signature=W9BqfEIrhwbAYiCykMbNikyb0kjVoZXpXGPcrrAOsCWF8S01BJdHj8~AveeCaiJkgxRzBl-0b0YRFAv6qoFILPsH4U5lsRUzMlcUmiopefVhDb9fSQQHAdRKzXjXoxsJmdGVKf6pElt28m0aqZlehDUeca6Mv1JE9tE5dzZ9yJ7n~06~~KNDrPBgQxdrVwMLneHiPJQHQUXIM7Zer7M6jKikvGg0VGVoTEqWg4JGu6b18uLe6aZZA7oy8xTgdvWYy0BJ9kPyxREAEbdpY1NIG6kiNQGQE-D~wFMCJT0E8g4bg0159ncCuev6mx3SAOaKC33TT44C0FvmQsz-zAr9zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Board held a short vote to select a name for a sports field and, by a show of hands, selected \"Champions\" (referred to in discussion as Champions Field) as the winning option.

The process was an informal show-of-hands during the meeting. Staff said they will forward the board’s selection to the Keller Development Corporation (KDC) as part of follow-up materials. The board labeled the chosen name as the top pick among several finalists and confirmed it will be included in communications and further KDC discussion.","The Parks Board held a naming vote and selected 'Champions' (show-of-hands majority) as the name for a field at the sports park; staff will forward the result to KDC.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks subcommittee pitches disc-golf options; board agrees to present recommendation with background to council

Keller updates timeline for sports-park build: several fields, splash pad, field house and equestrian facilities moving forward

Keller launches reciprocal pickleball access at The Pointe and adjusts senior-center hours

Parks Board selects 'Champions' as name for one sports field