ARLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION (APRD)
THE BEACON AT WEBB COMMUNITY PARK
SET TO OPEN IN LATE SUMMER
The Beacon at Webb Community Park (1100 Mansfield
Webb Road) will offer residents a range of amenities
for both fitness and fun when it opens later this year.
The design features a lighted two-story atrium, which
provided inspiration for the center’s name.
The Beacon will include a variety of amenities both
inside and out. There will be volleyball, pickleball and
basketball courts along with a weight room, aerobics
space, indoor track and childcare center. Outdoor
amenities include an aerobics space and splashpad.
Construction is under way now on the two-story,
35,000-square-foot facility, approved by Arlington voters
in 2014. While a community celebration for The Beacon
hasn’t been set, residents of all ages can already enjoy
the new public skate park.
Visit the Major Capital Projects page of NaturallyFun.org to
view a 360-tour of construction of the new center, along
with 360-tours of the clubhouse at Texas Rangers Golf
Club and the East Library and Recreation Center.
APRD SEES INCREASED PARKS VISITATION
DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Just like we’ve all seen an increase of people walking
in our neighborhoods – the dream of every health
professional! – there has been a significant increase in
park visits this spring. With closures to schools, gyms
and many businesses due to COVID-19, the Arlington
Parks and Recreation Department stepped up to provide
our citizens viable
options to just staying
at home.
With the increased
usage at all our facilities
came the challenge
of keeping up with the
demand in a safe and
practical manner. One
method the department
utilizes for tracking park
usage is by monitoring
custodial maintenance
workload. In total,
there were 11,974 hours dedicated to custodial-related
tasks at our parks from March to May 2020. Staff is
responsible for overseeing 69 individual parks sites in
all areas of our city (excludes undeveloped land, sports
centers, golf courses and the entertainment district
assets). Custodial-related maintenance activities at
most facilities is up 25% compared with the same period
last year.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Vision
Statement is to provide
great parks and
exceptional recreational
opportunities.
Our Mission Statement
is to provide quality
facilities and services
that are responsive to a
diverse community.
We are proud of the
commitment our city
leaders have and the
investments made that
place us in a position to be able to meet the changing
current needs of our citizens.