Upcoming Projects

Art Installations

The City of Denton's Public Art Policy confirms Denton's commitment to sustaining and promoting its unique, creative identity. Art enhances the cultural, physical, and psychological environment by enlivening and humanizing public spaces. Denton has a rich tradition of promoting the arts for more than a century. The Public Art Committee constantly finds ways to enhance its existing inventory and create new pieces. The following location or items have been identified as future locations for new art. For more information about the Public Art Committee, please visit the following link, Public Art Committee Information

• Sculpture at the New Tennis Center
• Monument Sign on Eagle/Locust
• Electric Box Art Program

Project Manager: John Whitmore

Bowling Green Park

The Bowling Green Park and Community Garden is located at 2200 Bowling Green St. The 18-acre community park and garden is home to a playground, picnic tables and benches, a small fruit orchard, and a community garden. In December 2020, Council approved Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc to serve as the consultants and will be developing a master plan and redesign for Bowling Green Park. From March to July 2021, the City of Denton and Pacheco Koch designed a final park rendering through public engagement forums with the City Council, Parks Board, Committee of Persons with Disabilities, internal staff, and the local community. On August 2, 2021, City Council approved the master plan for Bowling Green park.

The cost estimate for the reconstruction and enhancement of Bowling Green Park is $676,011.80. The new park master plan will feature:

• New ADA community garden with raised beds.
• Increase sidewalk connectivity to the surrounding neighborhood by providing a loop trail within the park and expanding sidewalks towards Windsor Dr.
• Addition of a parking lot.
• Enhanced landscaping and park furnishings.
  

Funding has not been allocated for the construction of this project. However, staff is working on seeking grants and other funding sources to create this master plan. Texas Parks and Wildlife provides grants for creating parks for municipalities throughout the state. Staff will be applying for this type of grant in Summer 2022 and is hopeful for an award of the grant.

Project Manager: Chris Escoto

Tree Plantings

The City of Denton has a Tree Mitigation Fund that provides funding for tree planting efforts located throughout our City. Trees are generally planted in our facilities, parks, and medians. The number of trees is based on the available space within the project area. Staff is currently identifying a location for new tree plantings. Be on the lookout for new trees.

Project Manager: Haywood Morgan, Urban Forester

Rayzor Ranch

Denton Parks and Recreation is constantly looking for ways to improve all Parks throughout the City. Staff has identified the need for a pavilion at this location. Staff is currently assessing the area of placement and funding to install shade structures. This project is estimated to begin later this year.

Project Manager: Chris Escoto

Briercliff Park Master Plan

On May 17, 2022, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with The John R McAdams Company, Inc, for professional design services for Briercliff Park. McAdams will work with the Parks and Recreation Department to produce an agreed-upon plan through public engagement and board/commission feedback. Based on information gathered from the public meetings, McAdams Co. will produce a final conceptual plan, provide construction cost estimates for the final plan, create 100% construction documents, and assist Parks and Recreation with grant writing. Please visit Discuss Denton for more information or to provide your feedback about the projects.

Contract Not-to-exceed amount: $85,150.00
Project Location: 3200 State School Rd.
Estimated Dates for Completion: May 2022-July 2023
Project Manager: Chris Escoto

Pecan Creek Regional Trail Master Plan

On May 17, 2022, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for professional design services for Pecan Creek Linear Trail. Halff Associates will work with the Parks and Recreation Department, Environmental Services, and Capital Projects/Engineering Department to produce an agreed-upon plan through public engagement and board/commission feedback. Based on information gathered from the public meetings, Halff Associates will produce a final conceptual plan, create 30% of construction documents, and assist with grant writing. Please visit Discuss Denton for more information or to provide your feedback about the projects.

Contract Not-to-exceed amount: $145,000.00
Project Location: DCTA Trail/Fred Moore Park towards Lewisville Lake (Following Pecan Creek Channel)
Estimated Dates for Completion: May 2022-August 2023
Project Manager: Chris Escoto

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Improvement Projects

City Council approved ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding that will be allocated for various Park projects. The following projects have been identified by Parks and Recreation staff to receive the allocation for design, grant match, and construction, pending the cost of the scope.

• Joe Skiles Park
• Denia Park
• Carl Young Splashpad Phase 2
• Trail Projects

Joe Skiles & Denia Park will be the first projects to begin the planning stage. Please visit Discuss Denton for more information or to provide your feedback about the projects.

ARPA Funding Allocation: $3.0M
Project Location: Various Parks
Estimated Construction Dates: TBD
Project Manager: Chris Escoto