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The Colony reviews 2025 parks master plan and eyes state grant to fund athletic projects
Summary
City staff presented a draft 2025 Parks and Recreation master plan, highlighted strong public support for more parks amenities, and said the city plans to apply for a $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife outdoor matching grant and a 2026 $1.5 million indoor grant for a recreation center.
The Colony City Council heard an overview of a draft 2025 Parks and Recreation master plan and a proposed grant strategy during its June work session. Calvin, a city staff member introducing the plan, told the council the draft will be returned next month for adoption and that staff seeks council feedback now to support imminent grant deadlines.
City consultants and staff summarized public-engagement results showing broad support for parks: 97% of survey respondents said parks were a beneficial use of tax…
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