Plano presents two concepts for Westwood Park renovation after community survey

City of Plano and landscape firm Valley Quest Design on a recorded presentation unveiled two conceptual alternatives for renovating Westwood Park and summarized a community survey that engaged more than 132 respondents. The final design program proposed play areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, new 8-foot interior concrete trails, 4-foot perimeter sidewalks, a pavilion redesign, and a renovated sports court; the presentation said a volleyball court would not be considered.

The presentation said the renovation process began with a site-analysis release in October 2024 and that the city will ask for further public feedback after the concept presentation. It said site planning, construction documentation and bidding are expected to occur in 2025 and 2026.

Survey results presented showed most respondents living in ZIP code 75075 and visiting Westwood Park either “often” or “once in a while.” Respondents identified walking trails, open space and proximity to nearby homes as the park’s most-liked features. The survey also identified the playground as the top candidate for improvement, followed by requests for more shade, seating, landscaping and trees. Other needs mentioned included bathrooms, additional lighting, pavilion upgrades and work on the basketball court.

According to the presentation, the most requested playground equipment serves children ages 5 to 12, followed by equipment for ages 2 to 5; some respondents also requested inclusive play elements and equipment for all ages. The presentation said a proposed volleyball court was raised by more than 10% of respondents but concluded the amenity is not a community priority and “is an amenity not typically provided by the city and neighborhood parks,” so it will not be included in the current plan.

The final design program shown in the presentation included two concept alternatives. Concept A emphasizes a redesigned play area, new 8-foot interior concrete trails, new 4-foot perimeter sidewalks along Westwood Drive and Sun swept Terrace, a refinished sports court, additional seating along interior trails and the play area, new site lighting and additional shade trees while incorporating the existing sports field and open space. Concept B proposes a redesigned play area, new 8-foot interior concrete trails, new 4-foot perimeter sidewalks, a new sports court and a larger pavilion, plus additional seating, lighting and shade-tree plantings, again incorporating the existing sports field and open space.

The presentation included representative imagery for typical elements: integrated shade in play areas, bench seating and trail lighting along an 8-foot concrete trail, a drinking fountain with pet-bowl feature, a pavilion and a backstop. It repeated that the public will have another opportunity to provide feedback through an online survey linked at the end of the presentation.

No formal votes, motions or funding amounts were presented in the recorded presentation; funding sources and construction budgets were not specified.