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Parks & Recreation reports participation growth, new paddling trail and grants
Summary
Parks & Recreation reported rising participation since 2022, a Texas Parks & Wildlife paddling-trail designation and multiple grants including a $2,500 NRPA award; staff also highlighted 77 donated loaner life jackets available at Riverside Park and several upcoming summer events.
Kelly Penowit, Parks & Recreation manager, presented a review of programs and participation trends since 2022, reporting growth in facility usage and events. Penowit said the department received a $2,500 NRPA grant to support the Walk With Ease program, noted a successful paddling-trail designation (the Riverside Rally Loop) and said Texas Parks & Wildlife donated loaner life jackets (77 available at Riverside Park). She described recycling and volunteer achievements and outlined upcoming events including the Star Spangled Sprint and July 4 fireworks.
Penowit also addressed operational items — ongoing field lighting quotes for the sports complex, plans to dredge a silted boat ramp, and the pending RFP for a parks master plan. Council members praised the department’s outreach and programming; no council action was required beyond acknowledgement.
