On Nov. 3, Kyle voted yes on a $10 million parks bond that is not only going to provide must needed maintenance and upkeep of already existing park space, but it will also allow for work to begin on a massive regional sportsplex and festival grounds located in the Plum Creek area uptown near the border with Buda. Additionally, Hays County passed its own parks bond, allocating $75 million for area parks and recreation. So what does this mean for the neighbors of Kyle? Well that depends on who you ask.
If you’re like me and you love being outside, this is a great thing. Trails will be more accessible and better maintained, many connecting to other area trail systems thus creating the ability for longer and more enjoyable runs, hikes and rides.The goal is to eventually have a connecting system of trails extending from North Austin all the way to San Marcos. Kyle youth (and some adults) will have a new skate park located at Gregg-Clark park to ride in.
Ash pavilion is also going to be receiving some updates. Time to get some new skates. The regional sportsplex will bolster an already robust recreational athletics system, while also drawing in teams and tournaments from around the area. This will cut down on the cost of travel that many youth sports teams face, while also affording our teams that “home field advantage” by having home games that parents and families can now attend. The festival grounds will become a premier event space that will draw in a much needed array of entertainment avenues for everyone to enjoy. Who could complain?
