BY PARKS KUGLE
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As a further investment in public green spaces, the 2022-27 Bond invests in rehabilitation projects for parks across the city, with an estimated total budget of $17.73 million for the 14 park projects occurring throughout North San Antonio, as well as $104.83 million in funds for greenway trails. “[Parks] enhance property values, and they promote environmental sustainability by preserv- ing the green spaces,” Whyte said. Park projects include general rehabilitation projects; widening and rehabilitating trails; shade enhancements; adding additional lighting, sidewalks and picnic tables; and improvements to several parks’ overall aesthetic. Peláez said some notable projects in District 8 include unique cycle tracks, skate parks and courts in Eisenhower Park and Springtime Park. Courage said some of the projects have straight- forward solutions.
“Gold Canyon Park had a trail that went about halfway through the park and stopped, and people just turned around and went back the other way. And now we’ve continued that walking trail in a loop all the way around,” Courage said. The bond also includes funding for two new parks: Medical Center Area Park and Buchsen- schutz Park. The majority of the bond projects are scheduled to be completed between 2024 and 2027.
“Parks provide vital spaces for community members to engage in physical activity, get the kids off the screens and help everybody live a healthier lifestyle.” MARC WHYTE, DISTRICT 10 COUNCIL MEMBER
2022-27 Bond park projects in North San Antonio
“These elements encourage physical activity, foster a sense of community, neighborhood pride and create a safer environment for families to enjoy their city parks.” MANNY PELÁEZ, DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER
District
Budget
Estimated completion
8 9
$6.5M Winter 2025-spring 2027
$6.38M Fall 2024-fall 2026
10
$4.85M Spring 2024-fall 2026
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NORTH SAN ANTONIO EDITION
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