134 COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES MASTER PLAN TEEN PARK ENHANCEMENTS Following utilization of Community Experiences Facilities, Teens were asked to provide suggestions for specific parks within Coppell. There were over 240 responses recorded for 21 parks and facilities. A summary of enhancements for each park is provided below. ANDREW BROWN PARK WEST: Better softball programs, climbing structures, and playgrounds for older kids. Emphasis on making the park more interactive and diverse in activities. ANDREW BROWN PARK EAST: Water fountains, more advertisement, and monthly community events. Suggestions to make the park more attractive by having a variety of activities for all age groups. KID COUNTRY PLAYGROUND: requests for a section for older kids, more exposure, water fountains, and interactive play equipment. desire to make the playground more engaging for teens and older children. ANDREW BROWN PARK CENTRAL: Cricket fields, soccer goals, more seating, shade, and better accessibility. There’s a strong desire for activities beyond baseball and for improving the park’s comfort. ALLEN ROAD PARK: More advertisement, better seating, and attractions for older kids like sports areas or a walking track. Many respondents mentioned they didn’t know about the park, so increased visibility is crucial. COPPELL NATURE PARK: More information about the park, interactive activities to engage visitors, and enhancing the park’s offerings beyond trails. Awareness is key for increasing visits to the park. GRAPEVINE SPRINGS PARK: More advertising and visibility, enhanced activities, and creating a playground. Lack of awareness about the park is a recurring theme. HUNTERWOOD PARK: More suitable facilities for teens (e.g., basketball courts, bike trails) and increased visibility. Many people expressed that they were unaware of the park. MAGNOLIA PARK: More awareness, water features, and fishing areas. Proximity to other parks was cited as a barrier to visitation. MACARTHUR PARK: Better advertising, more activities beyond baseball, and more trees or shaded areas. Again, proximity and awareness were major issues. MOORE ROAD PARK: More flora and natural shade, picnic areas, and more things to do. Accessibility and awareness are central concerns. RIVERCHASE PARK: More advertising and attractions for older kids. distance and lack of awareness were recurring themes. THE DUCK POND PARK: More activities, trails, and better facilities for older children. Many respondents mentioned they were unaware of the park or didn’t visit it due to age-related reasons. THWEATT PARK: More attractions, safe bike routes, and increased visibility. A lot of respondents mentioned they were unaware of the park’s existence. WAGON WHEEL PARK: A bigger field, more activities, and tennis/ pickleball courts. Not a lot of awareness about this park, and most respondents don’t find it interesting unless they play sports.
