Parks

Parks Board News

The next meeting is scheduled for June 30th. For further details, contact the El Lago City Secretary, 281.326.1951, ext. 12, or one of the Parks Board members listed below.

In other Parks Board news, little by little, slow but sure, improvements are occurring in El Lago's parks. The Parks Board's ultimate goal is to make our parks as comfortable and beautiful as possible. In this regard, we are continuing to plant for shade around the track in McNair Park. Since November 2006, one red oak, one red maple, two multi-trunked river birches have been planted. Also, three loropetalum (Purple Diamond) shrubs have been planted to eventually shield the view of the dumpster from the street.

Unfortunately the BMX track, which was a big hit with the cyclists in the beginning, has fallen into disrepair. It is the Board's contention that some unknown person or persons removed some of the dirt thereby destroying the track's configuration. Many attempts to elicit help from professionals in this field have been ignored. But - there may be a "Plan B." It was observed over the holidays that some residents with small remote controlled vehicles were using the BMX track. If anyone has any knowledge on reconfiguring the track to better accommodate RC vehicles, and would like to assist, please contact a member of the Parks Board. You can find their names and phone numbers at the midway point of this page.

Witty Park, which is used mostly by the younger members of our neighborhood, has an abundance of shade, plenty of swings and toys for tots. The board is aware that a small pavilion or two with perhaps a bar-b-que pit would be appreciated by the families using this park.

Many are not aware that we have a third park in El Lago. Armstrong Park, adjacent to City Hall, is a work in progress. Three trees have been planted along the Jean Raffetto pathway - two bur oaks and one red maple. Also, in an attempt to at least partially shield the undesirable view of the carwash, eight yaupon shrubs have been planted. Yaupon was chosen because of its ability to tolerate neglect and drought, as there is no watering system within close proximity to their location. If Mother Nature cooperates, these shrubs will provide berries much relished by birds through summer and fall, provide nesting cover for them, and hopefully accomplish the job for which they were intended.

The Parks Board is always looking for new members. We try to meet in City Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the last Monday of the month. We make an effort to keep the meetings short, so as not to take too much time away from our families. Visitors are always welcome to sit in at our meetings, and we appreciate your input. If you would like to be apprised of the date and time of our next meeting - give one of us a call.

Parks Board Board Meetings

The El Lago Parks Board typically meets the last Monday of every month at El Lago City Hall.

Agenda and Minutes

June 30, 2008 - Agenda

May 12, 2008 - Minutes

February 12, 2008 - Minutes

November 26, 2007 - Minutes

May 23, 2007 - Minutes

April 24, 2007 - Minutes

Parks Board Members

Park Information

Armstrong Park

McNair Memorial Park

Witty Memorial Park

McNair Park Baseball / Softball Field Reservation Status

McNair Park baseball / softball field reservation rules are as follows:

• Weekends are on a first come, first serve basis.
• There is a $25 deposit (returned at the end of the season) for use of the bases and gang box.
• Team sign up rules:
  • Teams may not sign up prior to January for the Spring season.
  • Reservations for weekdays only.
  • No more than three (3) hours per week per team.

For further information, or to make field reservations, contact the El Lago City Secretary, at 281-326-1951, ext. 12, or via e-mail.