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TSU students present park recommendations to Manvel Parks and Recreation Board
Summary
TSU planning students presented resident survey results on April 23, 2026, recommending family-focused, accessible parks with walking and bike connectivity, community gardens and nature-preservation priorities; staff said the findings will be used in a parks master plan update and a July 4 tree-planting at Buddy Williams Park.
Makayla, a Texas Southern University student, presented results of a resident survey and outreach effort to the Manvel Parks and Recreation Board on April 23, 2026, saying the community favors neighborhood, family-focused parks with a mix of recreation, nature and programming.
"Parks are necessary for the city of Manvel to ensure the alignment of the city's growth with the residents' vision of the future," the presenter told the board, describing outreach that included a farmer's market initiative, city-hall display boards, an online survey and virtual conversations.
Lauren, another student on the team, summarized residents' top amenities: walking and biking trails, playgrounds, community gardens and fitness zones. "Most of the parks in the city wanted an emphasis on neighborhood, family parks," she said, noting that Almost Heaven Park respondents prioritized adult fitness programming and…
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