The specifics
After certifying that Los Rios Park, located at 1700 Country Club Drive, is dedicated for public park uses at Plano City Council’s Jan. 13—the city will apply for grant funding through the North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Alternatives Projects Program.
The 2-mile, 12-foot wide trail will connect the Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt Trail to Bob Woodruff Park Trail. The trail will include four pedestrian vehicle bridges, low water crossings and seating.
The program could fund up to 80% of construction costs, according to city documents.
The background
Los Rios Park was previously The Club at Los Rios golf course before being purchased by the city in 2014. All of the former golf course infrastructure was removed in spring 2020.
Council approved funding for the design of the Los Rios Park Trail in March 2020, and allocated additional funding in Nov. 2024. The design process is expected to finish this fall, according to city documents.
