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Lewisville Parks officials detail facility upgrades, mobile programs and services for residents with exceptional needs
Summary
Presenter said Old Town Aquatic Pool was converted to a splash pad, reducing expenses by 82%, and staff highlighted recreation hubs and mobile programs.
Staff member, Parks staff, said the department’s indoor facilities "like Thrive and Herring Recreation Center" serve as "true community hubs" where residents of all ages gather to learn and play.
Presenter, Parks Department, described a specific operational change: "When lifeguard shortages and rising costs hit, we reimagined Old Town Aquatic Pool as a splash pad, cutting expenses by 82% while expanding access to play for everyone." The presenter described the change as a departmental action taken to reduce operating costs and increase access; no council vote or ordinance was cited during the presentation.
Staff member described outreach programs: "And with Play Lewisville on Wheels and Nature on Wheels, we bring recreation and nature straight to neighborhoods." The presentation also highlighted the A Chance To programs aimed at creating "safe, joyful spaces for individuals with exceptional needs." A resident commenter praised free resources for kids and said they "are great resources for the kids since they were free."
The department did not provide a timeline or map showing where the mobile programs will operate seasonally, nor did it list any formal criteria used to convert pool facilities into splash pads beyond the cited shortages and cost pressures.
