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Franklin and Simpson County review 30-year master plan for Jim Roberts Park
Summary
Parks Director Lisa Deavers presented a LOSE Design–created 30-year master plan for Jim Roberts Park based on surveys (298 respondents) that emphasizes walkability, phased improvements, sponsorship funding, and coordination with city and county budgets; costs will be developed per phase.
Parks Director Lisa Deavers presented a 30-year master plan for Jim Roberts Park at the joint meeting of the Franklin City Commission and Simpson County Fiscal Court on March 7, describing phased upgrades and new amenities aimed at accommodating future growth.
Deavers said LOSE Design led the plan and that the city and county conducted online and in-person surveys in August that drew 298 participants. She said survey responses showed no dominant one-sided preference and indicated that parks, schools and hospitals are top factors for people considering relocation; safe walking trails ranked highly among resident priorities.
The master plan focuses on creating a more walkable, pedestrian-friendly park and updating existing amenities while adding new ones. Deavers said flood zones in portions of the park could limit use of some areas and that the Parks Board will determine the order of implementation as phases and costs are estimated. She said sponsorships will be sought to contribute revenue for development, and that REACH (Racial Equality through Action & Community Help) is being considered as a funding mechanism for Lincoln Park improvements.
Costs and a funding schedule were not presented at the meeting; Deavers said that once phase-level estimates are available the Parks Board will meet with city and county staff during budget preparation next month to discuss funding sources and next steps.
