Marble Falls Parks & Recreation Master Plan

 

 

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Mar

City may become heir to Sculpture Ranch art

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Highland Lakes Creative Arts collaborated recently with the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp and the Nightscenes company to illuminate the Father Lopez sculpture at the Marble Falls Visitor Center. The work was was commissioned to include iron pieces from the old US 281 bridge as a symbol of the power and strength of the Marble Falls and to reflect lake area tradition. HLCA now seeks to bring more permanent installations to the city.

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

The Marble Falls City Council on Tuesday, March 7, heard a proposal that could bring large permanent sculpture installations to town.

The council also considered a full agenda, but it was presentations from the creative community, medical sector and appraisal district which sparket the most interest.

She was introduced by Robert Moss, director of the Parks & Recreation Department, who expressed willingness to work with City Manager Mike Hodge on the project.

Carolyn Bates of the Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCRA) Board of Directors addressed the council to say that owners of Sculpture Ranch and Galleries south of Johnson City were selling the property.

“They are moving sculptures back the artists except for about 15 major works,” said Bates. “Basically, the artists want the work displayed. This could be part of making Marble Falls the arts destination for the State of Texas.

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Nov

Park Master Plan Open House set for Tuesday

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A skater catches some air at the Falls Creek Skate Park at Yett Street and Buena Vista Drive on Nov. 11. The park attracts four-wheel action from all ages at all times of day. It may be one feature of Marble Falls Parks & Recreation that will be looking for a new site when downtown development of a hotel and conference center takes shape. Citizens are asked to share their ideas on a parks master plan at an open house 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista Drive.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29 anyone who lives, works or plays in Marble Falls is invited to an open house from 6-9 p.m. at Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista Drive.

It will allow the final public input into the update of the City of Marble Falls Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, slated for council approval in January.

One of the most important components of the update process has been assessing wants and needs of the community.

The Tuesday night meeting will add to public participation begun with an online survey.

More than 40 citizens, or stakeholders, have met with staff of the city and Halff Associates, the company contracted to develop to revise the plan.

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