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City manager outlines parks and lakes projects, splash pad funded by state grant
Summary
City staff reported progress on several parks and lake projects, including a restroom pad at Lake Jacksonville, a Lincoln Park splash pad and fitness equipment funded by a $300,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant (with a $150,000 city match), and plans for a permanent stage at Hazel Tilton Park.
Jacksonville — City staff updated the Jacksonville City Council on multiple parks and lake projects during the city manager’s report, including work at Lake Jacksonville, Lincoln Park and Hazel Tilton Park.
At Lake Jacksonville, staff said the concrete pad for a new restroom facility has been poured and rains have delayed parts of the schedule. Because the lake’s permanent fuel system has been removed, the city plans to offer scheduled weekday and weekend boat fueling via truck‑and‑trailer service until a new system is installed.
Lincoln Park will receive a new splash pad and fitness equipment funded in part by a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant. Staff said the project received $300,000 in state grant funds with a $150,000 local match from the city. Playground equipment was reported installed the day of the meeting; staff said the city anticipates opening the facility before summer.
Hazel Tilton Park (historically referred to as Jacksonville Square) will receive a permanent stage. Staff said a stage delivery is expected later in the month and that installation should take 45 to 60 days after site work and concrete are completed. City staff described plans to occasionally close one block of South Main to create a public plaza and use nearby city‑owned lots for event flex space.
City staff said they will provide further public notices about lake fueling schedules and project timing as construction proceeds.
