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City highlights new recreation centers, splash pads and library programs in District 2

City of Garland – District 2 Town Hall (Central Library) · March 25, 2026
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Summary

Officials described completed and planned parks and recreation projects in District 2—the Central Park Loop Trail, playground upgrades at about 26 parks, a large skate park, the Holford Recreation Center and multiple splash pads—plus expanded library services and a new West Library branch.

Officials told attendees that parks and recreation investments in District 2 include a completed Central Park Loop Trail, upgraded sports fields and playgrounds at roughly 26 parks, and a large skate park that attracts visitors across Texas. Rosenthal cited the new Holford Recreation Center and several aquatics facilities, and said the Bob Day Tennis Center had a ribbon-cutting that will bring tournaments to Garland.

Library programming also featured in the presentation: Rosenthal described the Central Library's podcast studio, cooking demonstration kitchen and meeting rooms, noted a state award for the library and announced a new West Library branch with further interior updates planned at North and South Garland libraries.