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Parks director maps five-year push to expand programming and complete Bowie Nature Park projects

5719525 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Parks leadership presented a phased five-year plan tied to Fairview’s adopted parks master plan that prioritizes upgrades at Bowie Nature Park and Veterans Park, development of the Elrod Road parcel, and hiring maintenance/program staff to keep pace with growth.

The Fairview parks director presented a strategic plan aligned with the city’s adopted parks master plan and described a phased approach to upgrades, programming and staffing over one, three and five years. The plan focuses on improvements at Bowie Nature Park and Veterans Memorial Park, development of the Elrod Road parcel as a new park, trail and signage upgrades, and expanded programming for residents.

Short-term priorities: Year-1 tasks include launching online reservations for facilities, researching…

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