Soaring Hawk schematic plan emphasizes nature preservation, multiuse turf field and phased $32M master plan
Apr 16, 2026
Designers presented phase 1 of Soaring Hawk Park: a 24‑acre focus area within a 50‑acre master plan that prioritizes native landscape preservation, an artificial turf multiuse field with lighting, adaptive pickleball courts, themed playgrounds and a multi‑phase construction schedule with estimated total near $32 million.
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Parks staff and HCM presented the Soaring Hawk Park schematic design, describing a phase 1 focus area of about 24 acres and an overall master plan of roughly 50 acres. Marcus Graves said community engagement drove amenity priorities and that preservation of native scrub oaks and prairie landscapes was a central objective. "Out of all the cities and communities we've ever worked with, the city had the most participation," Graves said.
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