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The economic benefits of Plano’s park and recreation system

This report analyzes the City of Plano’s parks, trails, recreation centers, and sports fields and documents a selection of the significant economic benefits that the park and recreation system provides to area residents.

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Blog

A Texas refuge welcomes butterflies on the move

March 27, 2017 | 2 comments

Familiar but striking, delicate yet tough, monarch butterflies endure of one nature’s most grueling voyages, fluttering thousands of miles between their summer range across northern North America and their wintering grounds at a handful of Oyamel fir forests in the mountains west of Mexico City...

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Press release

Trust for Public Land Announces 520-acre Addition to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

November 22, 2016

The Trust for Public Land today announced that the 520-acre Peaceful Springs Preserve has been added to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, permanently protecting public recreation and birding opportunities, supporting underground aquifer resources, and providing critical habitat for endangered species and other wildlife.

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If it doesn't have a bench, is it still a park?

Article by Peter Harnik and Alexandra Hiple that appeared in the September 2016 edition of Parks & Recreation magazine.

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Press release

Smart Growth for Dallas Identifies Locations for New Parks in Dallas

September 15, 2016

The Trust for Public Land, buildingcommunityWORKSHOP, and The Texas Trees Foundation today presented the initial results of their Smart Growth for Dallas partnership to the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Board.

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Press release

San Marcos Wilderness Park Growing

November 11, 2014

The fastest growing city in America is also gaining new parkland. The Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos, Texas, will gain an additional 89 acres of open space and habitat to increase public access to nature in the city’s biggest park. The Trust for Public Land secured the property for conveyance later this week to the City of San Marcos, as a critical addition to the natural area.

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In the news

How do Austin's parks stack up against other cities?

November 6, 2013

Austin is known for a vibrant system of city parks. A new rating system is showing how Austin stacks up with other big U.S. cities. Senior Vice President and Director of City Park Development for the Trust For Public Land Adrian Benepe spoke to KVUE about the system.

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In the News

Voters Give Landslide Approval For Conservation Spending Nationwide

November 7, 2012

Across the nation, voters of all political leanings gave overwhelming approval yesterday to taxing themselves and spending money for new parks in their communities, The Trust for Public Land announced Wednesday.

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In the News

Columbia Bottomlands added to San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

June 12, 2012

A critical block of Texas bottomland hardwood forest has been added to the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, The Trust for Public Land and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced today.

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Central Texas: Greenprint for Growth

The Central Texas Greenprint is helping counties protect their most valued resources with a plan that reflects residents’ specific needs—while taking into account the larger region.

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