City HallTuesday, November 10
El Paso approved a 10-year plan to improve its parks and recreation system
The Daily El Paso team
If you use an El Paso park, there's now a 10-year plan for it. The City approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Monday, a roadmap for a system of 291 park properties, 23 recreation and sports centers, 15 aquatic facilities and 10 senior centers.
El Paso's park system counts 291 park properties and dozens of centers
Source: KTSM 9 News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Park properties | 291 |
| Recreation and sports centers | 23 |
| Aquatic facilities | 15 |
| Senior centers | 10 |
City Manager Dionne Mack said the focus now is on caring for those facilities and "improving the parks residents use every day." The plan is a guide, not a checkbook: the city said without careful planning, expenses for new facilities can add pressure to the budget and taxpayers.
- Runs through: 2026-36
- Funding: none for individual projects; City Council decides
- Input: more than 2,500 surveys, 10 open houses, five focus groups
- Trails: 30 miles in the system
The plan sets five priorities for El Paso's parks
| Priority | What it means |
|---|---|
| Better neighborhood parks | More shade, seating, playgrounds |
| Care for what exists | Repair centers, pools, senior centers |
| Easier to reach | Sidewalks, paths, bike connections |
| Improve parks citywide | Focus on greatest needs |
| Long-term care | Clean parks, weigh ongoing costs |
Sources: KTSM 9 News, KVIA
Sources: KTSM 9 News, KVIA