mcallen nature park

McAllen Nature Park

GOAL

To provide a safe and secure environment for citizens to experience the outdoor beauty of the facility.

Start Up Cost

• Start Up Expenses:• Electrical• Remodeling• Plumbing• Fencing• Concrete Pad• Total Cost $72,000

• Operating Expenses:• Staffing• Programming• Maintenance• Security • Wildlife Biologist• Total Cost $40,000

Total Cost $112,000

First Year Program• Develop RFQ for RV Park

• Initial Construction March 2013•Recreation Supervisor for both

Firemen’s Park and Nature Park• Volunteer Clean-up Days

•Operation 5 days per week, Wednesdays through Sundays

•Apply for grants from outside agencies•May 2013 Open House for the community

Second Year

• Develop annual calendar with Quinta Mazatlan and Firemen’s Park

• Advertise tours with local groups, hotels, and at Winter Texans sites

• Develop Docents program•Prepare budget for site for inclusion in 2013 -

2014 budget• Develop capital campaign

Third Year

•Promote programs•Develop annual fundraising activity

•Expand docents •Continue to secure sponsorships, donations,

grants

Fourth Year

•Evaluate capital campaign and prepare new requests

•Evaluate programs, services and facilities•Recommendation for five year plan

Potential Design

of Park

Elements of Nature Park

• RV Park• Birding Areas• Labeled plant habitat• Major entrance• Covered walkway• Parking off Erie Road• Staff parking off

Business 83

• 5 water areas for birds• Small lake• Observation Tower• Restrooms• Office and gift shop• Utilization of green

building materials• Areas for classes