# Parks and Recreation Meeting 10-26-2026

At its October 26, 2026 meeting, the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Board approved the Lake Kensington Nature Park concept plan, 5–0, for City Council review. The proposed plan for the 115-acre site includes trails, prairie restoration, parking, a pavilion and restroom, nature-play and water-access features, and is expected to be developed in phases. The discussion referenced a possible project cost of roughly $19 million, though the transcript does not clearly establish a final estimate or approved budget. Staff also identified potential grant funding, including a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant of up to $750,000 and other state and federal opportunities. The board’s vote was a recommendation on the concept plan, not a contract award or spending authorization.

The board voted 4–1 to recommend naming the relocated historic live oak “Tai Oak,” or “Mother Oak,” for City Council consideration. Staff reported budget constraints affecting therapeutic recreation programming, including annual allocations of $6,000 for four dances and a luau, $3,000 per sport, $2,000 for adaptive field day, about $300 per Social Squad activity, and $1,500 for a sports and social banquet; a dance had faced possible cancellation due to budget reductions. The presentation also noted donated or discounted support from community partners, including EVO, Gemstone Palace, and Tropical Productions. No procurement solicitation, vendor selection, or contract award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Parks and Recreation Meeting 10-26-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVlNrDNEvig) - City of Kyle TX