BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Community input
The timeline
Community member input was taken from surveys, pop-up events, workshops and focus groups. Feedback results
Mark Maldonado, founder of Urban Alchemy Collective, the community development and urban planning firm behind the plan, said officials explored two design approaches—one focused on high-capacity tournament facilities and the other on community wellness and environmental integration—and ultimately chose a blend of both. Maldonado said more than 4,000 responses were gathered, which revealed a strong interest in trails, playgrounds and athletic courts—partic- ularly for soccer, basketball and volleyball—along with requests for inclusive play areas, aquatics and shaded gathering spaces. During the July 16 meeting, as well as a town hall called by District 6 council member Michael Tobias in early August, residents raised concerns about the budget, traffic impacts, maintenance and potential exclusive tournament use. “This is ... a phased approach,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bear Heiser. “It is a long-term vision; it’s not something that is expected to happen all at once.”
The city will use the master plan as a guide for future development. Officials said residents can expect to stay engaged in the project. Sienna Wight contributed to this article. Nov. 3, 2020 Park bond and Kyle Sportsplex approved by voters July 19, 2022 Interlocal funding agreement approved June 24, 2024 Feasibility and master planning study kick off July 16, 2025 Master plan approved as a development guide Aug. 19, 2025* Council to consider design contract for Phase 1A TBD Indoor recreation plans finalized
Trails 48%
Playgrounds 46%
Gathering spaces 38%
Soccer 38%
Volleyball 31%
Basketball 38%
Splash pad 30%
Football 29%
Exercise station 29%
Aquatics 29%
*THIS MEETING WAS SCHEDULED TO HAPPEN AFTER PRESS TIME.
SOURCE: CITY OF KYLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: CITY OF KYLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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