The gist
The park, formerly known as Silver Lake Park, could finish construction as soon as Nov. 30, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A media spokesperson for the city of Grapevine confirmed the park’s first phase was expected to finish later this year.
Settlers Park is located on 15.8 acres of land that includes a 6.2-acre spring-fed pond, according to the city website. The first phase will feature completion of several amenities including a concrete trail, restrooms and a pavilion.
How it happened
Grapevine City Council approved a $3.3 million construction contract for the project in 2023. The contract was partially funded by the city’s quality-of-life fund and a $500,000 grant awarded by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in 2019.
Complete development of Settlers Park is expected to occur in three phases, according to a July 16 City Council agenda. Phase 2 is anticipated to cost about $4.5 million and would include construction of remaining amenities not included in the first phase.
During the meeting, council members authorized city staff to request more funding through the TPWD's local park grants program. City officials are requesting $750,000 from the program this year. The TPWD is expected to announce grant awards in January 2025.
