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Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Parks and Recreational Facilities
Technical Memorandum
December 2013
Prepared by URS Corporation
Document Revision Record Project/Report Name: Parks and Recreational
Facilities Existing Conditions Technical
Memorandum
URS Project Number: 25338804
PM: Dan Meyers PIC: Jerry Smiley
Revision Number: Date:
Draft Version 1 April 2, 2011
Draft Version 2 July 31, 2013
Draft Version 3 August 20, 2013
Originator: Amber Majefski, AICP, URS March 25, 2011
Comments by: Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS April 11, 2011
Megan Inman, URS June 6, 2012
Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS July 31, 2013
Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS September 7, 2013
Reggie Herman, AICP, URS December 23, 2013
Task Manager Approval: Date:
Verified/Approved by: Date:
Distribution Name Title Firm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... i
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 REGULATORY CONTEXT ....................................................................................................... 1
3.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 1
4.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................... 1
4.1 Parks and Recreational Facilities ...................................................................................... 2
4.2 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities .......................................................... 10
4.3 Privately Owned Facilities .............................................................................................. 13
4.4 Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Properties ......................................................................... 15
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory ................................. 3
Table 4-2 Privately Owned Recreational Facilities Inventory ................................................ 7
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4-1 Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Sections ........................................................... 2
Figure 4-2A Parks and Recreation Facilities ............................................................................... 8
Figure 4-2B Parks and Recreation Facilities ............................................................................... 9
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This section inventories the parks and recreational facilities within the Cotton Belt Corridor
Regional Rail (Cotton Belt Project) study area. Identifying these important community resources
will help ensure that adverse impacts are avoided or minimized and efforts are made to create a
meaningful relationship between the proposed project and the surrounding environment
whenever possible.
2.0 REGULATORY CONTEXT
Several regulations pertain to the use of parks and recreational facilities. Section 4(f) of the
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act of 1966, as amended (49 USC 303),
requires that use of publicly-owned parks and recreational facilities be avoided when planning
transportation projects, unless no other feasible or prudent alternatives exist. Section 6(f) of the
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act states that parks developed or improved using
LWCF grant monies cannot be acquired unless no other reasonable and feasible alternative
exists and without coordination with the National Park Service (NPS). Chapter 26 of the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Code states that a state agency, county, or municipality
cannot approve a project that would require the use or taking of a public park or recreational
land unless it is determined that no feasible or prudent alternative exists, adverse impacts have
been minimized through the planning process, and a public hearing is held regarding the
proposed use.
3.0 METHODOLOGY
For the purpose of the environmental review, the project study area for park and recreational
facilities includes one-quarter mile on either side of the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor and one-
half mile radius around each proposed station location. The most recent data from each corridor
city’s website was used as a basis for the inventory of existing park and recreational facilities
and supplemented with data gathered during field reconnaissance and a review of aerial
photography.
4.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
The project study area has been divided into three primary sections, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Section 1 begins at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport), extends through
Coppell, and ends at the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River. Section 2 begins at the Elm Fork
Branch and extends through downtown Carrollton and the Town of Addison and ends just east
of the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) at the southbound frontage road. Section 3 begins at DNT
southbound frontage road and terminates near Shiloh Road in Plano, just east of US 75.
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Figure 4-1
Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Sections
4.1 Parks and Recreational Facilities
Many parks and recreational facilities exist within the project study area, which is defined as the
area within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor and within one-half mile of potential
station locations. This section inventories 57 resources and identifies any 6(f) facilities as well as
any historic sites known to date that would be protected under Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act of
1966, as amended. Table 4-1 provides a list of publicly owned parks, trails, and recreational
facilities within the project study area and Table 4-2 provides a list of privately owned
recreational facilities within the project study area. Figure 4-2 (A and B) shows the location of
each inventoried facility along the Cotton Belt Corridor. The figure also shows a green-shaded
overlay of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 2005 Land Use category
“Dedicated, Parks.” As defined by the NCTCOG, land use examples in this category could include
public and private parks, golf courses, cemeteries, public and private tennis courts and
swimming pools, and amusement parks.
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Table 4-1
Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory
Facility Name Address City In proximity
to station or
alignment
Description
Future Cotton Belt
Trail
Parallel to existing
Cotton Belt Corridor
for entire length of
project (exact
location unknown at
this time)
All Stations,
Alignment
Future segments
of existing regional
trail
Section 1
Grapevine Springs
Park Preserve
700 S. Park Rd. Coppell Alignment City/County park
Grapevine Creek
Park
600 S. Moore Rd. Coppell Station,
Alignment
City park
Section 2
McInnish Park Sports
Complex
2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton Alignment City park
R.E. Good Sports
Complex
2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton Alignment City park
Dimension Tract 1199 Elm Park Dr. Carrollton Alignment City park
Elm Fork Nature
Preserve
2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton Alignment City/County park
Elm Fork Nature
Preserve Trail
2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton Alignment City trail
Future bike and
pedestrian trail (Elm
Fork Trail)
Along the Elm Fork
of the Trinity River
Carrollton Alignment City trail
Future bike and
pedestrian trail
(Crosby Trail)
Along Crosby Rd.
from Josey Ln. to
the Green Line, then
heading north
generally paralleling
the Green Line
alignment
Carrollton Station,
Alignment
City trail
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Funded bike and
pedestrian trail
(Hutton Branch Trail)
Heading northeast
along the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) rail corridor
generally from the
intersection of the
Green Line and
proposed Cotton
Belt alignments to
Josey Ln.
Carrollton Station,
Alignment
City/County trail
Pioneer Park W. Main St. and
Carroll Ave.
Carrollton Station,
Alignment
City park
City Square and
Gazebo
1103 W. 3rd
St. (at
Main St. and
Broadway)
Carrollton Station,
Alignment City park
Francis Perry Park 1400 Francis St. (at
Ross)
Carrollton Station City park
Gravley Park 1508 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton Alignment City park
Gravley Park Loop 1508 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton Alignment City trail
A.W. Perry
Homestead Museum
1509 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton Alignment City park
Thomas Park, sports
fields, and municipal
pool
1955 N. Perry Rd.,
1950 N. Perry Rd.
Carrollton Alignment City park
Josey Ranch Lake
Park (Hutton Branch
Purple Trail and disc
golf course only)
Kelly Blvd. and
LeMans Dr. (at or
near 2131 Kelly
Blvd.) to Josey Ln.
Carrollton Alignment City park, trail,
disc golf course
Hutton Branch
Purple Trail
Steenson Park to
Kelly Blvd.
Carrollton Alignment City trail
Kelly Athletic
Facilities
2000 Kelly
Boulevard
Carrollton Alignment Carrollton-
Farmers Branch
ISD
Arapaho Pedestrian
Trail
Along Arapaho Rd.
from just east of
Addison Rd. to just
west of Midway Rd.
Extends to railroad
wye. Includes
viewing mounds in
wye.
Addison Station,
Alignment City trail
Addison Circle Park 4970 Addison Circle
Dr.
Addison Station,
Alignment City Park
Bosque Park 15675 Quorum Dr. Addison Station,
Alignment City park
Parkview Park 5032 Parkview Addison Station,
Alignment
City park
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Beckert Park 5044 Addison Circle
Dr.
Addison Station,
Alignment City park
Section 3
Wagging Tail Dog
Park
5841 Keller Springs
Rd.
Dallas Station,
Alignment
City park
Keller Springs Park 5710 Keller Springs
Rd.
Dallas Station,
Alignment
City park
City of Dallas
Floodway
Management Area
16110 Preston Rd. Dallas Station,
Alignment
Floodway
Management Area
Preston Ridge Trail Meandering Way
from south of Belt
Line Rd. to
McCallum Blvd.; also
on Brentfield Dr.
from Meandering
Way to Davenport;
future extension
from McCallum
north to State
Highway (SH) 190
Dallas Alignment
(two separate
points of
proximity
along
corridor)
City/County trail
City of Dallas
Floodway
Management Areas
6210 Davenport Rd.,
6001 and 6101
Campbell Rd., 7000
and 7004 Spanky
Branch Ct.
Dallas Alignment Floodway
Management
Areas
City of Dallas Public
Use Area
16900 Davenport
Rd.
Dallas Alignment Public Use Area
Preston Green Park 6900 Duffield Ct. Dallas Alignment City of Dallas park
University Trail Follows the property
boundary of
University of Texas
at Dallas (UTD) and
connects with
Renner Trail on
Renner Road
Richardson Station,
Alignment
City/County trail
Point North Park 3222 N. Floyd Rd. Richardson Station,
Alignment
City of Richardson
park
Renner Trail Renner Rd. from
Renner Rd. at Point
North Pkwy. to
Central Expy.
Richardson Station,
Alignment
City of Richardson
trail system
Custer Park and Trail SW corner of Custer
Rd. and Renner Rd.
Richardson Alignment City of Richardson
park
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Spring Creek Trail PGBT and Alma Rd.
Bikeway intersection
through Spring
Creek Nature Area
Richardson Station,
Alignment
City of Richardson
trail system
Spring Creek Nature
Area
Trail head at SE
corner of Renner Rd.
and Central Expy.
Richardson Station City of Richardson
park
Central Trail Arapaho Station to
PGBT paralleling Red
Line LRT corridor
Richardson Station,
Alignment
City of Richardson
trail system
Haggard Park 901 E. 15th
St. Plano Station City of Plano park
Shoshoni Park 3450 Hillridge Dr. Plano Station,
Alignment
City of Plano park
Source: URS Corporation, city websites, 2013.
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Table 4-2
Privately Owned Recreational Facilities
Facility Name Address City In proximity
to station or
alignment
Open to Public
or Private
Section 1
Future Carter Phase III
Addition common area
1 Legacy Ct. Coppell Alignment,
Station
HOA common
area
Riverchase Golf Club 700 Riverchase Dr. Coppell Alignment Open to public
Yucatan Beach Club 1850 E. Belt Line Rd. Coppell Alignment Open to public
Bahama Beach Club 1849 E. Belt Line Rd. Coppell Alignment Open to public
Section 2
Dallas Pistol Club 1830 W. Belt Line
Rd.
Carrollton Alignment Members only
Honors Golf Club Dallas 2525 Country Club
Dr.
Carrollton Alignment Members only
The Country Place 2727 Country Place,
2999 Carriage Ln.,
1731 Marsh Ln.
Carrollton Alignment Members only
Section 3
Prestonwood Country
Club
15909 Preston Rd. Dallas Station,
Alignment
Open to public
Preston Trails
Homeowners
Association
5950 and 5955
Westgrove Cir.,
9009 and 16700
Preston Trail Dr.,
16421 Ashbourne
Dr.
Dallas Station,
Alignment
Residential
common areas
Fairhill School 16100 Preston Rd. Dallas Station,
Alignment
Green space
associated with
private school
Adventure Landing 17717 Coit Rd. Dallas Station,
Alignment
Open to public
Somerset Amenity
Center
Maribeth Drive Dallas Station,
Alignment
HOA common
area
The Practice Tee Golf
Center
3570 Waterview
Pkwy.
Richardson Station,
Alignment
Open to public
Canyon Creek Country
Club
625 W. Lookout Dr. Richardson Alignment Open to public
Source: URS Corporation, 2013.
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4.2 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities
This section describes public parks and recreational facilities that are found within one-quarter
mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor and one-half mile of the proposed Cotton Belt Project station
locations. The Cotton Belt Corridor pre-dates all listed facilities in the project study area.
Cotton Belt Trail (Future) - The NCTCOG Mobility 2035 Plan includes a 644-mile veloweb of off-
street trails for bicycle and pedestrian movement. A veloweb corridor paralleling the existing
Cotton Belt rail corridor is recommended in the plan. This planned trail stretches from Fort
Worth to Wylie within the existing DART-owned Cotton Belt right-of-way (Cotton Belt Corridor).
DART does have a Hike and Bike Trail Use policy (Resolution # 960034) that allows for
implementation of trails within DART-owned right-of-way. DART would retain ownership and
transit purposes would supersede trail uses.
Grapevine Springs Park Preserve - This is a 23-acre park and designated historic site that abuts
the Cotton Belt Corridor just west of Denton Tap Road. It includes nature trails, gravel walking
paths, picnic tables, stone barbecue pits, restrooms, and a senior and community center.
Grapevine Creek Park - This City of Coppell park includes 33.1 acres of undeveloped parkland.
McInnish Park Sports Complex - This 220-acre city park is located in Carrollton. The sports
complex encompasses 186 acres on the south side of Sandy Lake Road. This site features
baseball, softball, and soccer fields, and many leagues for these sports are offered here. The
amenities include three concession stands, two restrooms, eight lighted softball fields, one
lighted senior league field, three lighted soccer fields, and one lighted high school baseball field.
Picnic tables, walking paths, parking lots, water activities, and playgrounds are also available.
The remaining 34 acres are leased by the city and are located on the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, but this part of the facility does not fall within the project study area.
R.E. Good Sports Complex - This 48-acre facility is within McInnish Park Sports Complex. The site
can be accessed through McInnish Park via McInnish Park Drive. Park amenities include five
soccer fields, picnic tables, a playground, a nature trail, an overlook shelter, and drinking
fountains.
Dimension Tract - This Carrollton facility is a 38-acre undeveloped parkland site. Amenities
include a 14-acre pond, over three acres of wetlands, nine acres of river bottom timber, over 11
acres of native vegetation, and a canoe/kayak launch into the Trinity River.
Elm Fork Nature Preserve - This 40-acre facility is located east of McInnish Park. It is a
designated nature area and includes an interpretive center, trails, and a Texas Wildscape. A
master plan is available for this site.
Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail - This 0.78-mile, natural-surface trail is located inside the Elm
Fork Nature Preserve.
Elm Fork Trail (Proposed) - This proposed regional trail is planned along one or both sides of the
Elm Fork from its entry into Dallas County. The trail will intersect with the Cotton Belt Trail and
provide an important linkage opportunity.
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Crosby Trail (Future) - This trail (trail color as yet undetermined) is planned to follow along
Crosby Rd. from Josey Lane to the Green Line, then head north generally paralleling the Green
Line alignment.
Hutton Branch Trail (Future) - This trail, recommended in the City of Carrollton Trails Master
Plan (2006), parallels the BNSF rail corridor heading northeast from the Green Line station and
proposed Cotton Belt station area to connect with the existing Hutton Branch Purple Trail.
Pioneer Park - This park is designated a historical site and is located in Old Downtown Carrollton.
City Square and Gazebo - This park is a recognized historical site in Carrollton and is often rented
for events.
Francis Perry Park - This three-acre park in Carrollton includes picnic tables, grills, a lighted
tennis court, and a playground.
Gravley Park - This is a 13-acre park adjacent to the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum which
includes walking paths, benches, a water fountain, and a parking lot.
Gravley Park Loop - This one-quarter mile concrete path is located at Gravley Park, adjacent to
the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum.
A.W. Perry Homestead Museum - This museum of early 20th
century life includes a house, barn,
and land donated to the City of Carrollton in 1975. The facility is open to the public and can be
rented for events. It was designated a historic landmark in 1977 by the Texas Historical
Commission.
Thomas Park - This 25-acre park includes lighted sports fields and the Olympic-sized W.J.
Thomas Municipal Pool (1950 N. Perry Rd.). It also includes restrooms, concession stands, a
playground, three tennis courts, and picnic facilities. It is located adjacent to the BNSF rail
corridor and within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor.
Josey Ranch Lake Park - This 100-acre linear greenbelt connects several parks in the area,
including Thomas Park, Jimmy Porter Park, Keller Springs Park, and Mill Valley Park. It is located
adjacent to the BNSF rail corridor, and a portion of the park is within one-quarter mile of the
Cotton Belt Corridor. The facility’s sports complex and lake are on the west side of Josey Lane
and fall outside the study area. Fifty acres of the park are located on the east side of Josey Lane,
and a portion of that section falls within the project study area. The portion within the project
study area includes a walking path (the Purple Trail) and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Kelly Athletic Facilities - This is a Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District facility
utilized by both boys and girls in the school district. It includes a baseball field, soccer fields, and
locker rooms.
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Arapaho Pedestrian Trail - This one-half mile trail includes three areas in the triangular junction
of rail tracks for watching take-offs and landings at Addison Airport and a parking area across
Arapaho Road.
Addison Circle Park - This ten-acre area is the site of Addison’s many annual special events,
including Oktoberfest and Taste Addison. Park amenities include a pavilion, restrooms, benches,
interactive fountains, and two stages.
Bosque Park - This park’s red cedar trees date back to the rural days of Addison. This one acre
park includes dense tree cover, a fountain, lighted walking path, and patio tables.
Parkview Park - This park is located in the Addison Circle District and includes a pavilion, tables,
and a rose garden.
Beckert Park - This park, formerly known as Esplanade Park, is now named after former mayor
Rich Beckert. The Addison park includes a lighted walkway, benches, and on-street parking.
Special musical events are held here June through August.
Wagging Tail Dog Park - This five-acre Dallas Park offers walking trails, a fenced area for off-leash
play, an observation deck overlooking White Rock Creek, benches, dog and human drinking
fountains, and a nearby parking area.
Keller Springs Park - This ten-acre City of Dallas community park offers ten picnic tables. It is
across the street from the Wagging Tail Dog Park.
City of Dallas Floodway Management Area – This floodway management area is 5.9-acre
natural-state area open to the public. It is only maintained to remove obstructions from
drainage.
Preston Ridge Trail - This North Dallas neighborhood trail extends primarily along Meandering
Way from north of Spring Valley to McCallum Boulevard. It also extends along Brentfield Drive
from Meandering Way to Davenport Road. This portion of the trail passes behind Brentfield
Elementary. Existing portions of the trail are within one-half mile of the proposed Renner Village
Station as well as within one-quarter mile of the alignment as it crosses Davenport Road south
of Campbell Road. A future extension of this trail will continue north from McCallum Boulevard
to State Highway (SH) 190. Supporters of this trail have formed a group called the Friends of
Preston Ridge Trail. The organization maintains a website to share trail information, news, and
donation opportunities.
City of Dallas Floodway Management Area – This floodway management area is 13-acre natural-
state area open to the public. It is only maintained to remove obstructions from drainage.
City of Dallas Public Use Area – This is a 2.5-acre wooded area open to the public.
Preston Green Park - This City of Dallas neighborhood park is adjacent to the Cotton Belt
alignment and features open space, a softball field, and a basketball court.
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University Trail - This trail, which includes existing and future elements, follows the property
boundary of University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and connects with Renner Trail on Renner Road.
Point North Park - This City of Richardson park features a large field area for soccer or lacrosse, a
softball field, a playground, and a parking lot.
Renner Trail - The existing portion of this trail extends east from the intersection of Renner Road
and Point North Parkway to Central Expressway. A future extension of this trail is planned from
the Red Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor east to North Plano Road to connect with existing
walkways on Renner Road east of North Plano Road.
Custer Park and Trail - This City of Richardson park offers a softball field, a field area for soccer
or lacrosse, a playground, and a parking lot.
Spring Creek Trail - This City of Richardson trail connects to the bikeway on Alma Road and then
heads south to the Spring Creek Nature Area. This existing trail winds through the nature area
and then ends at Renner Road, where it will connect with the future extension of the Renner
Trail.
Spring Creek Nature Area - This City of Richardson recreational facility includes a 3.84-mile
multi-use trail that extends from Renner Road and US 75 south and east through wooded areas
and continues to connect with the Galatyn Woodland Preserve. The trail head at Renner Road
and Central Expressway includes a parking lot and restrooms.
Central Trail - The existing portion of this trail generally follows the Red Line LRT corridor from
Arapaho Station to Renner Road. The future portion of the trail will extend north from Renner
Road to just north of President George Bush Turnpike.
Haggard Park - This City of Plano park is adjacent to the Downtown Plano Red Line LRT station
and includes a gazebo, playground, and restrooms. The Interurban Railway Museum is also
located here.
Shoshoni Park - This City of Plano neighborhood park is located within the proposed Shiloh
Station area and includes a playground, grills, a water fountain, and an open sports practice
field.
4.3 Privately Owned Facilities
This section describes privately owned facilities that are found within one-quarter mile of the
Cotton Belt Corridor and one-half mile of the proposed station locations. The Cotton Belt
Corridor pre-dates all listed facilities in the project study area.
Carter Phase III Addition common area (Platted) - This neighborhood common area in the Carter
Phase III Addition will be privately owned by the homeowners association.
Riverchase Golf Club - This is a privately owned golf course that offers both membership and
daily-fee options. This club is within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt alignment.
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Yucatan Beach Club - This privately owned facility offers ten sand volleyball courts, a swimming
pool, dart boards, and pool tables. Weekly leagues in sand volleyball, darts, and pool are offered
here. Poker tournaments are also held at this site. A paved parking lot adjacent to the building is
shared with abutting light industrial/warehouse businesses. The Cotton Belt Corridor crosses the
only entrance to this business. The entrance from Belt Line Road to this facility is a shared
entrance with a cement plant and the aforementioned abutting businesses. Access to the facility
is granted through a license agreement with DART.
Bahama Beach Club - This privately owned facility offers approximately eight sand volleyball
courts and holds weekly leagues and tournaments.
Dallas Pistol Club - This private, members-only club is an outdoor shooting facility in Carrollton.
Facilities include shooting ranges, bays for action pistol events, and an indoor airgun range. The
only entrance to this facility crosses the existing Cotton Belt Corridor from Belt Line Road.
Access to the facility is granted through a license agreement with DART.
Honors Golf Club Dallas - According to the club’s website, this club was originally founded in
1881 as The Phoenix Club and then moved to Carrollton in the 1950s, when the organization
built a golf course and country club. The club has also been known as the Columbian Club. The
grounds include the largest privately-owned lake in Dallas County. The private, members-only
facility offers one 18-hole golf course. This club is within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt
Corridor. The only entrance to this golf club crosses the existing Cotton Belt alignment from
Country Club Drive. Access to the facility is granted through a license agreement with DART.
The Country Place - This area provides recreational facilities for its community of 742 homes.
Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools and lakes and ponds.
Prestonwood Country Club - This is a privately owned club that is open to the public. It offers
two 18-hole golf courses and is located within one-half mile of the proposed Knoll Trail Station.
Preston Trails Homeowners Association common areas - These privately-owned areas provide
greenspace for the residents of the Preston Trails neighborhood.
Fairhill School - This vacant 2.3-acre area along the bank of the McKamy Branch is owned by the
private school.
Adventure Landing - This privately owned facility offers family entertainment with an 18-hole
miniature golf course, a go-kart speedway, batting cages, and arcade games.
Somerset Amenity Center - This privately owned facility offers a swimming pool, play lot, picnic
shelter, and basketball court.
The Practice Tee Golf Center - This golf facility in Richardson offers a nine-hole Par 3 short-game
course, full driving range, and golf instruction. Its southern and southwestern property
boundaries are adjacent to the Cotton Belt Corridor and a Kansas City Southern (KCS) rail line
crosses over Cotton Belt Corridor in this area.
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Canyon Creek Country Club - This privately owned facility is open to the public and offers one
18-hole course. The club is within one-half mile of the proposed UTD/Synergy Park Station.
4.4 Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Properties
All publicly owned facilities listed above are potential Section 4(f) properties that would likely be
protected by Section 4(f) regulations. In addition, historic resources, whether privately owned or
publically owned, also fall under the protection of Section 4(f). Listed on—or eligible for listing
on—the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) are potential Section 4(f) properties, as well
properties with local historical significance even if not NRHP-listed or eligible.
Publically owned parks or recreational facilities covered under Section 4(f) that may be affected
by the proposed project are discussed in the Parks and Recreational Facilities Impact
Assessment Technical Memorandum. Future stages of project development should consider
alternatives or methods to avoid use of Section 4(f) properties.
To date, known historic resources identified in this memorandum within the project area
include Hilltop Memorial Park, Perry Cemetery, Pioneer Park, A.W. Perry Homestead Museum,
and City Square and Gazebo. Additional historic resources within a defined area of potential
effect (APE) are discussed in the Cultural Resources Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum
and the Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report. The reconnaissance survey recorded
68 historic-age architectural resources within the project APE. Of these, none are currently listed
in the NRHP and one (Addison State Bank) is listed as a Registered Texas Historic Landmark. In
total, three resources are recommended individually eligible for inclusion in the NRHP: Addison
State Bank (Resource 44); Carrollton Depot (Resource 21); and White Rock Creek Bridge
(Resource 45). Section 4(f) would also apply to the “use” of White Rock Creek Bridge and may
require additional evaluation pursuant to Section 4(f).
At present, no archaeological resources occur within the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor.
Therefore, no known archaeological resources would be impacted by the proposed actions. It
should be noted, however, that an intensive archaeological survey within a defined APE for
archaeological resources has not been completed.
Four Section 6(f) resources were identified in the project study area. Four LWCF grants were
found in the NPS LWCF grant database for the project study area. All four entries are located in
Dallas County. One recreational facility, McInnish Park in Carrollton, has had three grants
awarded since the 1970s for some portion of its complex. The other park receiving LWCF
funding is also located in Carrollton: Thomas Park. The grant database entries themselves do not
provide specific details regarding the work that was funded by the grant; however, the title of
the grant sometimes offers a clue. For instance, the award to Thomas Park was intended for the
swimming pool at that park, as indicated in the title of the grant, “Thomas Park Swimming Pool.”
Generally, grants under Section 6(f) stipulate that the entire park will be considered as covered
under the conversion restriction even though a grant may have been for only a small part of a
park. In rare cases the grant may specify that only a part of the park is covered.
Alliance Transportation Group
Arredondo, Zepeda & Brunz
Bowman Engineering
Connetics Transportation Group
Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting
CP&Y
Criado & Associates
Dunbar Transportation Consulting
HMMH
KAI Texas
K Strategies Group
Legacy Resource Group
Mas-Tek Engineering & Associates
Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
Parsons
Schrader & Cline
Spartan Solutions
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.