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CITY OF FLORESVILLE MASTER PLAN
Parks
Introduction
Parks in Floresville were previously assessed in 2007
through the City of Floresville Park and Recreation
Plan. The purpose of this section is to update the
plan created in 2007 and provide continued guidance
on park development. Also examined were possible
ways the city could tie park facilities into the
comprehensive plan for the San Antonio River
System. Information about the comprehensive plan
can be found in the “San Antonio River Basin Plan for
Nature Based Park Resources” provided by the San
Antonio River Authority (SARA).
Methodology
While there are many ways to calculate and classify parks, the method from the 2007 assessment has
been used in this report as much as possible for the sake of continuity. The criteria to be evaluated has
been built using data from the National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA), San Antonio River
Authority (SARA), Texas Park and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and input from the City and the public.
The NRPA created Level of Service (LOS) guidelines to help communities develop a plan for parks and
provide suggested sizes and types of facilities per capita. While the criteria seem pertinent for this study,
populations grow and tastes change. Additional input from the citizens of Floresville should be sought in
the future.
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