Canyon Falls residents vote for park amenities

Canyon Falls residents have spoken.

The Town of Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Division recently surveyed Canyon Falls residents to determine which amenities should be included in the 10.25-acre park located on Stonecrest Road, which will serve approximately 179 new homes.

During the November 30 public meeting, 42 participants prioritized the amenities in the following order:

1. Playground, 29 votes
2. Pavilions, 20 votes
3. Outdoor adult fitness equipment, 15 votes
4. Basketball court, 15 votes
5. Spray pad, 9 votes
6. Restrooms, 6 votes
7. Teen activity area, 0 votes
8. Adult activity area, 0 votes

Town staff also conducted an online survey from December 12-16, for those who could not attend the public input meeting. An additional 60 residents responded, with the following prioritized amenities list:

1. Playground, Score: 8.45
2. Basketball court, Score: 7.14
3. Pavilions, Score: 6.45
4. Outdoor fitness equipment, Score: 6.40
5. Spray pad, Score: 5.90
6. Game tables, Score: 5.90
7. Restrooms, Score: 5.67
8. Adult activity area, Score: 5.61
9. Parking, Score: 5.32
10. Teen activity area, Score: 5.21
11. Pickleball, Score: 4.47

Using the survey results, Parks and Recreation staff has partnered with MESA landscape design consultants to prepare two design options for consideration by the Town of Flower Mound Parks Board and Town Council this spring.

Future meeting dates will be scheduled in the coming months.