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City Council approves updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
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The Tyler City Council voted to adopt an updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan after a staff presentation that stressed grant eligibility, public input and a multi-year implementation schedule.
The Tyler City Council voted to adopt an updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan after a presentation from parks staff about community priorities and a phased implementation schedule.
Parks staffer Leigh Ann told the council the master plan is required by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to remain eligible for certain grants and that the plan is intended to help prioritize projects and funding. “We received 1,094 survey responses this year and the message was clear. 85% want more parks and recreational facilities,” Leigh Ann said.
The plan, which the Parks Board had unanimously recommended for council consideration, covers the…
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