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Staff brief council on nearly 2.82-mile nature trail tied to Lions Park expansion
Summary
City staff updated the council on a nature trail on the Doyle property tied to Lions Park planning: the trail will total just under 2.82 miles, entry will be at the dog‑park area off Matthew Street, and staff said $40,000 previously authorized remains unspent.
City staff provided an update on a nature trail project on the Doyle property that will be incorporated into the Lions Park master plan.
Kyle (city staff) told the council the city purchased additional property from the Doyle tract—described in the presentation as 55.965 acres—and that the western portion of that land is wooded and suited for a nature trail. Staff said the trail will total just under 2.82 miles and that entry will be located across from the dog‑park parking lot off Matthew Street. The project team designed the trail to preserve natural features such as a mulberry patch and a pecan grove near the creek; a low‑water crossing will connect a west and east loop when creek flow allows.
Staff said the Waxahachie Community Development Corporation (WCDC) authorized $40,000 to help develop the trail but that, to date, those funds have not been expended. The city is awaiting final design work for the trail entry by Bob Lynn with WCDC and plans a ribbon‑cutting aligned to that entry design. Staff noted the trail is currently being maintained in‑house; mowing and a spray rig are being used to manage the path until formal opening.
Council members asked about benches and ADA implications for amenities; staff said a memorial node with benches is proposed near the hike‑and‑bike trail to limit the need for full‑trail ADA upgrades and that they are coordinating potential Eagle Scout volunteer projects for benches and other small improvements. No council action was required or taken.
