Proposition #3: Park Improvements
14 new trails in existing parks throughout the City, numerous needed improvements in Cameron Park and Cameron Park East such as picnic tables, playgrounds, river bank stabilization, pavilions, rest rooms, security lighting, water features, drive improvements and much more. Along with renovation of South Waco Recreation Center. $11,700,000 Cost to average homeowner: $1.25 / mo.
Use the scroll bar at right to read about all the park improvements that are planned.
The Parks bond proposition provides for:
- Cameron Park Improvements for $6.9 Million that includes benches, playgrounds, trails, erosion control, pavilions, rest rooms, security lighting, wall replacement, drinking fountains, picnic tables, signage, water features and parking, drive improvements where needed at Anniversary Park, Circle Point, Emmons Cliff, Rock Shelter, Lawson Point, Lovers Leap, Mouth of the Bosque, Pecan Bottoms, Proctor Springs and Redwood Shelter.
- Cameron Park East improvements for $2.1 Million that includes 2000 feet of sidewalk, pavilion, signage, river bank stabilization, parking, two large rest rooms, bleachers, plaza, drive improvements, lighting, boat ramp improvements, entrance improvements.
- Trails in existing Parks for $.9 Million to provide for construction in 14 neighborhood and community parks throughout the City.
- South Waco Recreation Center Renovation for $1.8 Million. The South Waco center is one of three recreations centers in the City and will be renovated following the removal of the South Waco Branch Library from a portion of the recreation center to a new location (being built with donated funds).
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Waco has 14 parks that have no paved pedestrian and bicycle trails, which encourage healthy activity, close to home, in a safe space. Let’s not watch Cameron Park crumble as river bank instability and erosion wear away both the attractiveness and usability of this top-rated urban park just before its 100th anniversary. Waco is missing out on the potential economic impact of Cameron Park East due to needs for supporting crowds in the thousands (drag boat races) with larger restrooms, improved parking, bleachers, lighting and more. We must not leave unusable space in the high-traffic South Waco Recreation Center. With the South branch library moving out to an independent location, Rec Center needs remodeling to provide a wellness area, locker rooms, toddler rooms and more. |
All across Waco, 13 neighborhood parks and one community park will have attractively designed, paved trails that will offer access to safe walking and biking for many more citizens. Cameron Park – with its 416 acres of scenic cliff views, wooded hills, river adjacency and paved riverwalk – has everything to be a jewel in the crown, if it is properly maintained, and we can see to it NOW. Cameron Park East already has an annual economic impact of $2,785,500 with drag boat races, music festivals, disc golf tourneys and other events bringing thousands of out-of-town visitors to Waco. Improvements now will serve to grow those audiences and increase sales tax revenues. South Waco Recreation Center keeps Waco’s children engaged after school and all summer. This remodeling effort provides far more space for their needs and activities and makes the building ADA accessible. We can continue to keep a state and national ranking for mountain biking. Hear one enthusiast from Trails.com: “I am honored to see that the local volunteers have poured so much of their hearts and souls into sustaining these superb trails in Cameron Park.” Called by another site: “Hands down best trail system in the State.” That’s what brings tourist dollars into our city! And park amenities matter. |
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