Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The City of Cleburne is embarking on the creation of a Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan, which will outline the vision for the community’s park and recreation system, its goals, and possible projects through 2031. The plan will include a vision for the future of Lake Pat Cleburne.


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Cleburne Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

  •  On April 6th, 2021, The 4B Economic Development Board and the Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the draft version of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. 
  • On March 16th, 2021, the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Advisory Committee unanimously approved the draft version of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.
  • On April 27th, 2021, the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan was unanimously approved by the City of Cleburne City Council and adopted. 

Overview 

Thank you to all who participated in our Public Input Meeting, Surveys and Focus Groups!

  • Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Advisory Committee (two City Council Members, two 4B Economic Development Board of Directors, and two Parks and Recreation Board Member)
  • Public Input Meeting 
  • 25 Focus Groups with different organizations and departments. 
  • 34,000 postcards mailed with survey information
    • Master Plan Survey: 652 Completed 
    • Lake Pat Cleburne Survey: 1,123 Completed 

MHS Planning and Design

The City Council selected MHS Planning and Design to develop a new Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. A selection committee featuring representatives of City Council, 4B Economic Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and City Staff reviewed and scored proposals from six firms. The selection committee invited the two firms with the highest overall scores to interview. After interviewing both firms, the selection committee felt MHS Planning and Design would best represent the City of Cleburne through the process. The Tyler-based consulting firm specializes in creating recreational spaces customized to fulfill the unique needs of communities.

Previous Master Plans