Westhill Park

1228 Hilltop Drive, Cleburne, TX 76033 

Westhill Park is a neighborhood park of approximately 2.2 acres. It includes large shade trees along the edges of the park. Streets surround it on three sides and a residential side yard on the fourth side, forming an attractive neighborhood " square" with houses facing the park. The large grassy open area contains two backstops. The playground has some new playground equipment and a swing set. 

Westhill Park Site Improvements: 

• Install two new baseball backstops with curbing
• Six-foot wide walking trail around the perimeter of the park and leading to the playground equipment 
• Two ramps leading to the street on the North and South sides of the park
• Pavilion with concrete pad, picnic tables, and benches 
• 2-5-year-old playground with play structure 
• Bike Rack 

Westhill Park Update as of  August 2023 

• All cement work for the walking trail is complete and two ADA street ramps for pedestrians to access the park
• Two new backstops installed
• Covered pavilion completed
• 2 to 5-year-old playground installed 
• Playground areas are open for play as we move on to the next steps 

Next Steps:

• Park crews to install signage, trash cans, pet waste centers, landscape planting, park benches, fencing around playgrounds, and drought-conservative irrigation before October 31

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, contact Kenny Overstreet, Project Manager, at 817-357-4462. 

Hulen Park

301 W. Westhill Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033

Hulen Park located along West Buffalo Creek is one of the most frequented parks in Cleburne.  Its amenities include Splash Station waterpark, two pavilions, a playground, a walking path, and much more.  This park is home to Steam Engine 3417, which ran on the Santa Fe Railroad system during the 1900’s.  The park also hosts the annual Whistle Stop Christmas lighting displays each December.  In 2021, Hulen Park was recognized and designated a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Parks & Recreation Society.  A Lone Star Legacy Park is a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the State of Texas. A designation as a Lone Star Legacy is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a park. 

Hulen Park Site Improvements: 

In May of 2023, the City Council approved a design agreement with MESA Design Group for the development and improvements at Hulen Park, utilizing the 4B bond program.  Future improvements include the development of a skate park, linking the two sides of the park separated by Buffalo Creek via a pedestrian bridge and the expansion of the park’s trail system around Don Moore Field, and renovation or replacement of the restroom near Don Moore Field. The design phase is estimated to be completed by May 2024. 

Kirtley Park

1900-2500 Lakeshore Dr. 

Kirtley Park is located at Lake Pat Cleburne, it is a total of 26.89 acres. We are in the early stages of renovations and designs. Make sure to check back here for details as this will be a multi-phased project. 

• Took Professional Service Agreement to 4B and Parks Board, On June 23, 2023, Council approved Agreement with Kimley-Horn
• The renovations to Kirtley Parks will be one of the biggest projects undertaken utilizing the 2022 Sales Tax 4B bonds. The project calls for adding loop trails boardwalks, volleyball, swim beach, restrooms and park amenities, shade structures, parking, boat ramp, and wayfinding.
• Kimley-Horn has completed the site survey topos and is working on several options for the park layout

Winchester Park

1411 Hyde Park Blvd.

Total Acres- 0.51

• A neighborhood meeting was held on July 18^th, and it was decided that the Winchester neighborhood would like to see a small playground and swings installed
• Park staff has been working with different park playground manufacturers and design teams to come up with an overall design for the park