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	DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 2007 City Ordinance -Park Chapter 2005 Bond Program Projects and Schedule Ace Acorn Adventures Barks For Parks Community Partnership Guidelines Forestry Great Parks Master Plan Memorial Programs Parks & Rec. Board Park Partners Volunteer Program Park Naming Guidelines Planning, Design & Construction Press Releases

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	Parks & Recreation Department 717 W. Main St. Arlington, Texas 76013 Phone 817-459-5474 Fax 817-459-5495 E-mail

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For the Arlington community seeking quality facilities and recreational opportunities, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department offers value and convenience in your own back yard.

For Labor Day weekend
the Lake Arlington Paddling Trail Access Fee will be waived for all paddlers in kayaks and canoes.


Parks & Recreation Highlights

		Parks Planning, Design & Construction - Public Meetings for Park Development The following maps were presented at the public meeting for Bowman Branch Linear Park, held May 14 at the D.P. Morris Elementary School and Sublett/Rush Creek Linear Parks, held May 1, 2008 at Charlotte Anderson Elementary School. The following maps outline the proposed trail layout for these two linear Parks. View the Bowman Branch Linear Park map (pdf) View the Sublett/Rush Creek Linear Parks map (pdf)
		Parks Planning, Design & Construction The following presentation was presented at a public meeting held on August 23, 2007. The presentation outlines a list of projects that are being proposed for the 2008 Bond Election for Parks and Recreation. View the presentation (pdf)
		FUNTIMES FALL '08 The FUNTIMES brochure is now available! Classes may reach capacity quickly. Please register early so you won't be disappointed. View the FUNTIMES brochure online
		Johnson Creek - A Vision of Conservation The purpose of this plan is to provide sufficient background information on the major environmental threats that continue to worsen Johnson Creek; outline the holistic strategy and feasible approach developed to address each threat; prioritize and cost all completed, unfinished, and newly proposed Johnson Creek projects for inclusion in the modified plan; and request federal funding for all components of the plan as described in subsequent chapters. Read the Conservation Plan (pdf) Johnson Creek Public Meeting: Questions and Answers October 9, 2006 (pdf) Johnson Creek Presentation, July 2007 (pdf) Area Map (pdf)
		Donate Now to Heroes' Park Please make a donation to help fund the construction of this special park! A Tribute to Our City�s Police and Fire Departments and Commemorating Those Fallen in the Line of Duty. Visit the site Brick Order Form
		Arlington Parks Brick Order Forms Donors will have an opportunity to purchase a brick paver. Donations will not only benefit these parks, but will also be a permanent and meaningful way to honor loved ones and support our Parks & Recreation Department. To make donations to help fund the construction of these special parks, please print out the pdf forms below. Arlington Veterans Park Brick Order Form (pdf) Visit the Arlington Veterans Park web site Arlington Dog Park Brick Order Form (pdf) Arlington Dog Park Donation Receipt (pdf)
		Parks Planning Master Plans View the Updated Parks & Recreation Master Plan (pdf) View the Draft Parkway Central Park Master Plan (pdf) View the Dixon W. Holman Master Plan (pdf) View the Fish Creek Neighborhood Master Plan (pdf) View the Arlington Dog Park Master Plan (pdf)
		Park Partnership Matching Funds Program Community groups will be able to take an active role through a grant funded project to improve our parks and park facilities. To discuss your project and receive an application, please contact Gordon Robertson, Parks Planning Manager, at 817.459.5492. Learn more about the Park Partnership Matching Funds Program (pdf)
		Donate to Partnerships for Arlington Arlington citizens now have the opportunity to personally contribute to strengthening Arlington�s quality of life. By choosing to donate either a onetime gift or a monthly recurring donation, you will be donating toward the future of Arlington. View the flyer and donation form (pdf)
		Johnson Creek - A Vision of Conservation The following file is 8 Mb. Do not attempt to open the file through the web site. Instead right click on the following link and save it on your hard drive. Download the presentation (pdf)
		Guide To Arlington Parks View the guide online
		Guide To Arlington Parks & Recreation Facilities View the guide online
		Guide To Arlington Trails View the guide online
		Guide To Lake Arlington Lake Arlington is a municipally owned multi-purpose reservoir used for municipal and industrial water supply, and for recreational purposes. The reservoir is located on Village Creek in Tarrant County at the western edge of Arlington. View the guide online