City of Kyle creates design task force for Lake Kensington Nature Park

Kyle City Council created a design task force for a 105-acre undeveloped park called Lake Kensington Nature Park, located at 2400 Dacy Lane, on Oct. 15.

The background

Lake Kensington Nature Park will be a nature park in Kyle that provides educational and recreational opportunities. In its Request for Qualifications, or RFQ, the city sought design proposals that address water conservation, mitigate heat island effects and manage invasive species while enhancing the natural resources, history and ecological balance of the area.

The city has budgeted $17 million for the project, which was identified as a priority in the 2025-26 Capital Improvements Projects plan, according to agenda documents.

The details

The Lake Kensington task force will provide feedback, guidance and recommendations throughout the design process. The task force will also help facilitate the public input process and evaluate the RFQ's and provide feedback and updates to council and residents, according to agenda documents.

The task force is made up of three council members:

• Lauralee Harris
• Michael Tobias
• Robert Rizo

City staff will be meeting with the task force to discuss the selection of a design firm for the park, City Manager Bryan Langley told Community Impact.