2018 Bond Program

Arlington residents will vote this fall on a proposed $189 million bond program that would provide funding for streets and sidewalks, parks and recreation centers, fire stations and other public facilities.

Proposition 2 – Parks and Recreation

Bond-Parks

Southeast Recreation/Aquatic Center – $25,000,000

This funding would allow for design and construction of a recreation center and aquatic facility at Webb Community Park in southeast Arlington.

Recreation Center Portion of Hugh Smith Recreation Center/East – Library $19,500,000

This funding would allow for design and construction of a new Hugh Smith Recreation Center and Indoor Pool, which will be co-located with a new East Arlington Branch Library.

Harold Patterson Sports Center Renovations – $4,000,000

This funding would allow for phase two improvements at the Harold Patterson Sports Center, including reconstruction of lighted soccer fields, concession/restroom facilities, restrooms and parking lots.

Ditto Golf Course Renovations – $3,000,000

This funding would allow for priority renovations as identified in the Ditto Golf Course Master Plan.

Randol Mill Park Renovations – $1,000,000

This funding would allow for renovation of the basketball/tennis courts and parking lots, dredging of the pond and playing surface replacement on the Doug Inman Miracle Field.

River Legacy Parks Renovations – $1,000,000

This funding would allow for reconstruction of aging parking lots, trail sections and erosion repairs along the trail system.

Julia Burgen Park Phase II – $1,000,000

This funding would allow for phase two improvements, including construction of a parking lot, pavilion, picnic stations, playground, trails and pedestrian bridges.

Park Land Acquisition – $1,000,000

This funding would allow for acquisition of park land in the highest priority service gap areas.

Helen Wessler Park Renovations – $800,000

This funding would allow for creek restoration and installation of a pedestrian bridge over Cottonwood Creek.

Village Creek/Bob Findlay Linear Park Renovations – $600,000

This funding would allow for reconstruction of aging trail sections and replacement of entry signs at both parks.

Bowman Springs Park Renovations – $600,000

This funding would allow for renovations of the playground, restrooms, pavilion and parking lot.

California Lane Park Renovations – $600,000

This funding would allow for renovations of the sprayground and playground and for construction of a restroom facility.

Deaver Park Renovations – $500,000

This funding would allow for renovations of the trail, playground and entry sign and for dredging of the pond.

Rush Creek Dog Park – $500,000

This funding would allow for construction of an off-leash dog park per the Rush Creek Mitigation Plan at the former Willows Condominium site on Pioneer Parkway.

Cravens Park Renovations – $500,000

This funding would allow for renovation of the pavilion, dredging of the pond, and installation of a water well for ballfield irrigation.

Brantley Hinshaw Park Renovations – $400,000

This funding would allow for renovations of the sprayground and pavilion.

The amounts identified for each Parks and Recreation project listed under Proposition 2 are estimated amounts and the City of Arlington may reallocate the amounts among the various Parks and Recreation projects listed or substitute other Parks and Recreation projects of a similar nature in accordance with the respective bond proposition.