Parks advisory board divides 19 parks among seven members for annual visits

Members of the Highland Village Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agreed March 17 to divide responsibility for annual park visitation and user outreach across the city’s 19 parks. The board will use a short one-page survey card to capture visitor feedback, basic appearance and safety observations, and optional notes or photos.

The process is intended to be light-touch: each assigned board member will visit their parks at least once a year, speak briefly with park users, record whether visitors are Highland Village residents and note what people most enjoy about each park. The back of the card captures the board member’s assessment of overall appearance, curb appeal and safety concerns, including lighting and sightlines. The board asked members to complete visits and submit cards to the Parks office or bring them to the…