Council approves expanded all‑wheels skate park at Greg Clark Park with pump track, lighting and shade
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Summary
After reviewing three concepts and public input, the council unanimously approved an expanded “all‑wheels” skate park design for Greg Clark Park that adds a pump track, lighting, shade and accessibility features. Staff estimated the expanded option would cost about $3.4 million; council authorized staff to proceed toward a design‑build contract.
The City of Kyle’s Parks and Recreation staff and consultant SPA Skateparks presented three designs for the city’s first skate park at Greg Clark Park during the Jan. 21 council meeting. After discussion and public testimony, council voted 7–0 to move forward with the largest option — an “all‑wheels” skate park that includes a concrete pump track, a flow bowl, shade structures, lighting and park furnishings.
Why it matters: Council framed the decision as an opportunity to provide an inclusive facility that serves skateboarders, scooter riders, BMX users and users of mobility devices. The approved concept aims to place Kyle’s skate park among the leading regional facilities and respond to community demand.
What was approved: The “option 3” concept enlarges the skate plaza footprint (roughly 28,000–34,000 square feet in combined elements), includes an 11,000‑square‑foot pump track, a substantial flow bowl, restroom and water‑fountain components, lighting for evening use, and additional landscaping and shade. Staff estimated the fully built option at approximately $3.4 million. The city will use existing Greg Clark Park CIP funds plus other park CIP dollars and bring a design‑build contract back to council for final approval.
Public input and park board recommendation: Parks staff said the design was refined after public engagement and that the Parks & Recreation board gave a unanimous recommendation for the expanded all‑wheels concept. Several council members said the product should be high quality, safe and inclusive; Councilmember McKinney praised the all‑wheels design as “all inclusive” and predicted it would draw users from beyond Kyle.
Safety and maintenance: Staff told council the park would be concrete‑based (durable, long life) with drought‑tolerant landscaping and that lighting and signage would be incorporated. Councilmembers discussed park etiquette and the tendency of experienced users to mentor younger riders; staff said the design would separate zones by user skill level and include signage on safe use and etiquette.
Vote: Council approved the motion to proceed with the all‑wheels concept and directed staff to prepare a design‑build contract for a future meeting.
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“This hits on that perfectly,” Councilmember McKinney said. “Giving everybody that opportunity should be what we do as a city.”
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Staff will work with SPA and procurement to prepare a design‑build contract and bring a final agreement and construction schedule to council for approval.
