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Raymond, Parvin parks progress; staff report vandalism from electric bikes at new parks
Summary
Staff updated the Prosper Parks Board on construction timelines and grant funding for Raymond and Parvin parks and described repeated damage at recently opened parks caused by electric bikes and other off-road vehicles; police are monitoring with camera technology.
Prosper parks staff told the Parks and Recreation Board on Jan. 23 that construction at Raymond Park and Parvin Park is progressing and that Collin County awarded a $400,000 grant to add a trail segment at Raymond Park, with the town matching those funds.
At Raymond Park, staff said the restroom/concession building is about 40% complete and crews plan to pour concrete and start the playground soon. "It's probably gonna be August or September when we're doing a ribbon cutting," staff said. The planned trail around the north and west sides will include a 125-foot pedestrian bridge.
Parvin Park is at about 60% completion, with staff planning to advertise for bids in May and begin construction in summer for an expected completion in November. Staff said scope changes reduced the planned amenities (a small pickleball court and a fishing dock were removed), but the playground and trails remain in the project.
Staff also reported repeated damage at a recently developed park from electric bikes, golf carts and other small vehicles. "We think they're preteen teenage kids with their electric bikes and they've, driven over the basketball court, the pickleball courts, the land that was seeded," Dan (parks staff) said, describing tire burnouts that damaged seeded areas and even restroom floors. Staff said the Police Department has deployed a mobile camera system and is responding when incidents are identified.
Chief of Police Doug Kowalski and parks staff previously met with HOA presidents to review rules on golf cart and electric-vehicle use in parks; staff reiterated that electric bikes are welcome on paved trails but not on athletic fields or soft surfaces. Staff said the damage increases maintenance costs and that repair (re-seeding, floor coating, gate repair) will be charged to taxpayer-funded maintenance budgets unless specific restitution occurs.
Staff also updated the board on outreach and partnership discussions. PBSA and Celina previously discussed a joint initiative to expand playing opportunities but recent conversations have been paused while towns seek additional information. The board was reminded of an upcoming council presentation and a Parks Board planning session the following night.
Board members asked about trail surface types and bridge construction details; staff confirmed "hike and bike" indicates a paved 10-foot-wide trail and said the bridge would be delivered in two large pieces and assembled on site.
