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Parks and Recreation Monthly Report

April 2020

Town of Prosper

Parks and Recreation

Parks Administration

Parks Operations

Recreation Services

Physical Address:

409 East First Street

Prosper, Texas 75078

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 307

Prosper, Texas 75078

Phone: 972.569.1160

www.prospertx.gov

Recreation Moves Virtual!

To engage the community during the suspension of programs, the Department instituted a host of social media and interactive initiatives, providing fun, instruction and entertainment, including:

Virtual games for Seniors/Active Adults aged 55+.

Videos crafted by fitness, yoga

and youth sports instructors who typically host classes in Prosper.

“We Miss You, Prosper” video.

Staff videos providing an project updates and an Arbor Day message.

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PARK DEVELOPMENT

Park, Open Space, and Median Improvement Projects

Star Trail, Phase 4

Hike and Bike Trail

Lakewood, Phase 1

Hike and Bike Trail

Parks at Legacy, Phases 3 & 4

Hike and Bike Trail

Windsong Ranch, Phase 2C2

Hike and Bike Trail

Windsong Ranch, Phase 5A

Hike and Bike Trail

Star Trail, Phase 5

Hike and Bike Trail

1 Prosper Trail Median

Median Improvement

Hays Park

Neighborhood Park

Legacy Gardens, Phase 1

Hike and Bike Trail

Frontier Park Plaza Repair

Concrete Repair

Tanner’s Mill, Phase 1D

Hike and Bike Trail

Windsong Ranch, Phase 5B

Hike and Bike Trail

SH 289 & US 380 Green Ribbon Project

Median Improvement

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Parks Development, continued

Tanner’s Mill

More than 2,000 feet of the hike and bike trail along N. Coleman Street has been poured. The contractor has started forming the trail by the existing houses at the south side.

US 289 & US 380 Green Ribbon Project

The contractor is setting up the concrete mow bands along SH 289 and a portion of US 380,which are anticipated to be poured within the next two weeks.

Windsong Ranch, Phase 2C2

Irrigation and all plants have been installed along Teel Parkway.

Windsong Ranch, Phase 5B

Concrete has been poured on approximately 800 feet of the hike and bike trail along Teel Parkway. The contractor has started forming and pouring the trail along the creek at the south side.

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Supervisors and crews have remained diligent during the COVID-19 emergency orders, following CDC Guidelines. Facilities were closed March 13, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of illness. Staff has modified procedures to comply with safety precautions, including keeping a 6’ distance and traveling one person per truck.

PARK OPERATIONS

The Department recognizes Roberto Alejos, Heavy Equipment Operator, upon his retirement after 17 years of dedicated service to the Town of Prosper.

A tree space was added to the equipment list to mechanize the transplanting of large plants, bushes and trees.

FRONTIER PARK—BASEBALL WHITLEY PLACE

Tree and grass trimming is in full swing in Prosper.

FRONTIER PARK WHITLEY PLACE

COIT ROAD TOWN HALL

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Numerous irrigation and equipment repairs were made on several properties.

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Park Operations, continued

The pond-fill program at Whitley Place was tested to ensure the pond remains filled during the summer months.

The process of valve box replacement was charted at Frontier Park.

Tree bubblers and drip repairs made on SH 289 in response to damage from a car accident.

The pressure sensor was replaced at the Town Lake Park (Greenspoint) pump station.

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RECREATION SERVICES

The Town suspended Spring 2020 programs and classes (with the exception of

the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge) on March 13 as an effort to slow the spread of

the coronavirus in Prosper.

The 2020 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge ended April 15; 65 participants turned in tracking sheets. All participants will be recognized at a future Town Council meeting, where a drawing for a Fitbit will be held from completed tracking sheets. Virtual games hosted especially for the Seniors/Active Adults community included Bingo, Trivia Time and Texas Forty-Two via Zoom account. Games drew approximately 30 participants each week. Instructional videos contributed by Prosper Instructors and posted on social media to encourage fitness and movement.

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Recreation, continued

Staff participated in videos that were posted on social media to inform residents about the status of park projects and also to bring attention to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

Brainteasers, entertainment items and contests were regular features on social media, designed to engage residents and provide levity.