Development
BY MICHAEL MILLIORN
The city of Kyle was awarded a $750,000 non-urban outdoor grant by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, or TPWC, for the rst phase of renovations to Steeplechase Park. The project aims to improve accessibility, expand recreation and increase environmental care, according to the city. The project will be supported with a $750,000 city match, bringing the park improvement funding total to $1.5 million. The grant is structured as a reimbursable funding program, allowing the city to manage public dollars while advancing park improvements as funds are paid back by the TPWC. The city adopted a Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Space master plan, or PROS master plan, in May 2025. That plan details goals for improving existing parks across Kyle. $1.5M upgrades set for Kyle park
The background
Steeplechase Park
PLUM CREEK
The Steeplechase Park project will include a 12-foot multi-use trail featuring lighting, a pedes- trian bridge, amenities, signage and trail markers, landscaping and creek restoration. “From the master plan, we’ll be able to determine our phase one capability, which will primarily fund these elements and potentially others,” Escoto said. The renovation will include the development of courts to support popular activities such as pickleball, sand volleyball and basketball. O cials will also improve the playability and safety of the existing disc golf course. An American bumblebee habitat will be estab- lished along Plum Creek featuring plants native to the area, nesting features and educational signage.
STEEPLECHASE PARK
HALLIE DR.
GOLDENROD ST.
LEHMAN RD.
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“Steeplechase Park is undergoing an Individual Site Master Plan, reimagining what that park could be,” said Chris Escoto, city of Kyle deputy director of Parks and Recreation. “We’ll be able to determine our Phase 1 capability, which will primarily fund these elements and potentially others.”
Planned renovations
Pollinator habitat creation
Multi-use sports courts Disc golf course enhancements
Vybe trail expansion
SOURCE: CITY OF KYLECOMMUNITY IMPACT
The next steps
Kyle City Council for consideration during an upcoming April meeting. If approved, city sta will begin producing the design and construction documentation.
The Individual Site Master Plan will guide the sequencing, design and prioritization of future investments at the park. Project plans are expected to be presented to
City parks and recreation department sta members are nalizing the Steeplechase Park Master Plan, outlining long-term park improvements.
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