Kyle adopts 10-year parks and recreation master plan

Digging deeper

The plan was developed over several months of community engagement, including surveys, public meetings and pop-up events since August 2024. Consultants also compared Kyle’s existing amenities with national standards and population projections.

It outlines five core goals, according to a news release:

• Dynamic and inclusive community: Delivering accessible, equitable spaces and programs for all.
• Balanced and connected system: Building a cohesive network of parks, trails, and public spaces.
• Flourishing nature experience: Protecting ecosystems and integrating nature throughout the system.
• Vibrant and prosperous destination: Positioning parks as key contributors to economic development and quality of life.
• Sustainable resources: Strengthening management, maintenance, and operational resilience.

“As the city experiences inevitable growth, it is imperative that the growing parks and recreation needs are planned responsibly in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner,” David Lopez, Kyle's Parks and Recreation Director said in a news release.

The background

City Council received a draft update of the plan March 4, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The city had contracted Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in July 2024 to lead the revision process.

As part of the planning process, staff conducted a needs assessment to evaluate the city’s current system. According to the March 4 City Council presentation, Kyle currently has:

• 2 neighborhood parks
• 4 community parks
• 1 linear park
• 1 special interest park

• 12 rectangular fields
• 10 tennis courts
• 5 tot lots
• 5 pickleball/tennis courts

The Parks and Recreation Department’s current budget is about $8.6 million, under the $12.3 million benchmark, and has 62 full-time staff—45 below NRPA guidance, according to the March 4 City Council presentation.