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Trevor Helton, recreation staff, described the Lakewood Park cricket pitch pilot. Staff proposed an hourly flat fee of $70 for the pitch (equivalent to $35 per hour per soccer field, since the area covers two soccer fields), limited reservations to weekends (Saturdays), capped reservations at two hours, and required reservations to be made at least 48 hours in advance through the town’s online field-rental system. Signage with two QR codes—one linking to the rental request and one to the weekly-updated schedule—has been posted at the park. Helton said staff update the schedule weekly and that the system gives officers and staff a way to confirm who is authorized to be on the field. He reported four paid reservations to date and said staff will monitor use during the trial period.

Helton also noted the town ordinance limiting community-park lights past 10:30 p.m., explaining that reservations and use must comply with that rule.

On facilities, staff described improvements at the 407 Recreation Center: the department replaced worn carpet with new LVT-style flooring, repainted walls, added storage space and replaced bathroom flooring to match the main area. Staff said the changes improve cleanliness and program flexibility and were funded in part by CIP dollars and internal reallocation.

Park development and operations staff reported progress on other capital projects: restroom and concession buildings at Raymond Community Park, pickleball/tennis court conditioning and shade structures, and trail and bridge work on the Doe Branch trail connections. Staff said shade structures are being installed at playgrounds to improve comfort and usability during hot weather.

The board also discussed signage upgrades and QR-code stickers for park rules and reservation information to help staff enforce rules and inform users. Members raised growing concerns about electric bikes, off-road vehicles and other unauthorized uses in passive and undeveloped areas; staff said enforcement is challenging but they will continue mitigation and coordination with public safety partners.

No board votes were required on these informational items; staff will return with follow-up details at future meetings, including a bulleted list of active park-development projects requested by board members.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prosper - Parks and Recreation - Jun 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff described a pilot reservation system for a cricket pitch at Lakewood Park (hourly rental, 48-hour advance booking, two-hour max), reported four paid reservations so far, and summarized facility improvements including new flooring at the 407 Recreation Center and new playground shade structures.","taxTitle","Prosper, Collin County, Texas","taxId",54250,"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},6547287,"Parks staff reports strong event turnout, opens vendor registration and launches 'Prosper Jam Off' for Celebrate Prosper",309,937000,1246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789173-97a2429c9b4dfbf4606c2e098c26ddad&start=937&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789173-97a2429c9b4dfbf4606c2e098c26ddad/thumbnail_937000.jpg","/articles/6547287/Prosper/Collin-County/Texas/Parks-staff-reports-strong-event-turnout-opens-vendor-registration-and-launches-Prosper-Jam-Off-for-Celebrate-Prosper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547287-83e75a5723892525c2e242921e395a61/orig.mp4?Expires=1770481648&Signature=O5kjs2Lm1KKCWIpXsDHgGmYmS5UH2ZATmSg-jgEEHhlo8-JR8g2nMQpjAK~JO4QMD0XpmaVVVLUHzJWRWQn2UlE3NRM-dCFkolalmCrY4vCGdudOns11bZPChTOoiwzFuiQj6Gr73ZyT8mRtTU71J-LxN08qmHY2wjmhr2TLWOFkS9GfpuO1NmWun1zXJsDGbhPfth~sUXuFBCD8CYsMMQ~gvhKz1Nv8lc6MWaECd2AEHUmrdjBZ83pZnq95pR8uGQ8VEkpZnpIbP6ZDUqlra5m-30DowfgeR2NBkFXFQtuRFDQ8YcwcI6uHEAipBNi61lVN4W077NnHdo1AETgqHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caitlin (last name not specified), events staff for the Parks and Recreation Department, told the board on June 12 that a recent special-event survey produced 351 responses and that staff will return with more detailed findings in August.

Caitlin summarized recent and upcoming events, calling the May \"Blooms and Bubbly\" sip-and-stroll a success and saying some downtown businesses reported their busiest traffic ever during the event. She said the next similar event is scheduled for July 19 and that the series will continue with three additional events later in the year.

Staff announced that vendor applications for Celebrate Prosper and for the Christmas-in-July promotion will open earlier than originally planned, responding to public demand. The Parks department also said it would run a \"Prosper Jam Off\" music competition to select opening acts for Celebrate Prosper: performers may submit audition videos June 15–30; submissions will be vetted and the top acts put to a vote. Caitlin said the only eligibility requirement is that at least 50 percent of each performing group be Prosper residents; acts must be family friendly.

Caitlin also noted other scheduled programming: a July 1 \"Bridle in the Sky\" fireworks display at Frontier Park (fireworks to launch at 9:30 p.m.) organized with Cedarbrook Media, and the July 19 \"Bourbon, Beer and Bubbly\" event from noon to 4 p.m.

Staff said they work closely with the town’s economic development/communications partners to promote downtown events and that event materials and the special-event survey will be presented in more detail at the August meeting.

No board action was required on these items; they were presented as information and scheduling updates.","Parks events staff said a special-event survey drew 351 responses, described recent successful events (Blooms and Bubbly), announced vendor application openings for Celebrate Prosper and Christmas in July, and outlined a new 'Prosper Jam Off' music competition to select opening acts.",{"_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},6547294,"Parks board approves hydroseeding plan and accepts $950,000 donation for Raymond Community Park lighting",287,608000,895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789173-97a2429c9b4dfbf4606c2e098c26ddad&start=608&end=895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789173-97a2429c9b4dfbf4606c2e098c26ddad/thumbnail_608000.jpg","/articles/6547294/Prosper/Collin-County/Texas/Parks-board-approves-hydroseeding-plan-and-accepts-950000-donation-for-Raymond-Community-Park-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547294-e540aac77720d0c491f0e089fce11344/orig.mp4?Expires=1770481648&Signature=ksgqMjZWczZJZ21o2w1mmdqtE-TUgF5nckHH7PqdqzbLACOZaDDbIvNNliLake7dz9gIOWQbMZG7-B7CE6-fBJ1lbJxSU-nY7v7HLUmGp-~Xp5apdqwndrB-C~ftERNLAee2EKt3WNJ~BpPXCTfjdR39PgwcPzsx9~MuxkayUCgFdMMA9UPZrpiqvDyV9qNXBgzpztgOOB7u2XVgAR5GV176SQ-mDkq8jptFHmb2VFWxCK3vI0o71djSuFo6xY3Rq50yyIxbW4ftDMX0byUfRokm~OjghtYO3-0VgiztJX0B0gXTbmIBCkhOKhv-y90FKJEjLJIp7stXMNzxvQu2Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Board of Directors on June 12 voted unanimously to move forward with hydroseeding at Raymond Community Park and to accept major private funding for athletic-field lighting.

Board members voted 7-0 to proceed with the hydroseeding plan after staff said the project’s original seeding schedule would likely push turf installation into late summer or fall, making fields unavailable for spring play. Dan Baker, parks staff, told the board that \"the additional cost needed is almost $276,000\" and that the department plans to cover that amount from existing contingency dollars.

The decision to approve hydroseeding followed a staff recommendation and prior review by the town’s CIP subcommittee. Baker told the board the CIP subcommittee supported using contingency funding so the change would not reduce funding for other projects. He said the town would bring formal documentation to town council later this month.

At the same meeting, the board accepted an offer from Prosper Area Soccer Organization to contribute $950,000 toward lighting for Raymond’s multipurpose fields. Staff estimated total lighting costs at roughly $2 million, including contingency, and told the board the town would identify the remaining funding from project savings and park fees. Board members and staff said the arrangement would not give the donor preferential scheduling or field access; the lights would be town-owned and maintained. Robert Patrick, identified as president of the Prosper Area Soccer Organization, was in the audience and available to answer questions.

Board members said the CIP subcommittee reviewed the request and recommended moving it forward to council. Daniel Knox, chair of the Parks board, said staff would present the agreements to town council on June 24. Matt Furr, parks operations, said the proposed lighting would be \"the real deal,\" comparable to athletic lighting installed at other town parks.

Staff also discussed longer-term water planning for Raymond Community Park during the meeting. Matt Furr said the town is pursuing a well to reduce reliance on metered municipal water. He said the town previously set aside roughly $1.3 million for the well but that the estimate is several months old and would be updated. Furr said annual water cost savings from the well were roughly estimated at about $500,000 per year, but acknowledged the estimate could change once updated bids and permitting are complete.

Furr described negotiations over water rights for the park’s pond with the property owner identified in the meeting as Mr. Sexton. According to staff, Sexton has contractual water rights tied to the parcel but has told town officials he does not plan to exercise those rights and is willing to sign an agreement that would allow the town to proceed with the well and pond use. Staff said they had sent a revised agreement to Sexton’s attorney and expected to finalize the matter before seeking council approval.

Votes at the meeting

- Hydroseeding at Raymond Community Park: Motion to move forward with the community park hydro mulch/hydroseeding process. Mover: Bob Benson; second: Valerie Little. Vote: 7–0 to approve. Staff said the additional cost will be covered from contingency funds and that the CIP subcommittee had previously reviewed the change.

- Acceptance of Prosper Area Soccer Organization funding: Motion to accept Prosper Area Soccer Organization’s $950,000 offer toward Raymond Community Park lighting and to proceed with agreements and design. Mover: Valerie Little; second: Kyla Ferney. Vote: 7–0 to approve. Staff said the town will own and operate the lights and that the donor will not receive guaranteed preferential field access.

What happens next

Staff said both items will be presented to the town council for final authorization. Staff also said the town will update well and irrigation cost estimates before council consideration and finalize the agreement that addresses the pond’s water rights.

Board members emphasized that the goal is to get the multipurpose fields online in a way that preserves flexibility in scheduling and does not draw funds away from other park projects.","The Parks and Recreation Board voted 7-0 on June 12 to proceed with hydroseeding at Raymond Community Park, covering an additional estimated $276,000 from contingency funds, and to accept a $950,000 offer from the Prosper Area Soccer Organization toward field lighting. Both items will be presented to town council for final approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Board hears updates on cricket pitch reservations, 407 Rec Center improvements and park signage

Parks staff reports strong event turnout, opens vendor registration and launches 'Prosper Jam Off' for Celebrate Prosper

Parks board approves hydroseeding plan and accepts $950,000 donation for Raymond Community Park lighting