Arlington Parks and Recreation

Sustainable Resource Management as a Business Philosophy

Environmental Vision

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is recognized for

achieving a high level of environmental leadership while providing a quality recreational

experience for its citizens.

Strategic Objectives

Establish environmental policies and practices that provide a systematic process to reduce costs and minimize negative effects on the environment.

Implement environmental best management practices in design, construction and operations to ensure optimum sustainability for the prevention of costly deterioration and reduction in long-term maintenance costs.

Strategic Objectives

Promote environmental strategies throughout the organization and community.

Identify opportunities for leading and inspiring environmental sensitivity.

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

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Fiscal Stewardship

Fiscal Stewardship

Areas of Environmental Focus

Water Conservation Water Quality Management Waste Management & Reduction Energy Conservation Education and Outreach Urban Forest & Habitat Enhancements Best Management Practices

Water Conservation

Centralized irrigation systems (10% savings in

water and labor)

Dual / adjustable irrigation heads on putting greens.

Water Conservation

Use of recycled water system in sprayground since 2004 (85% savings in water).

Conversion to drip irrigation in landscape beds.

Water Conservation Recommended Plant List

Drought tolerant Native plants

Water Conservation

Regularly scheduled irrigation audits to ensure most efficient operation of systems.

Low maintenance areas or naturalized areas.

Water Conservation

Equipment wash area at TVGC utilizes water recycling system that reduces potable water use.

Water Quality Management

Semi-annual water testing. Vegetation buffers and increased

plantings help filter the pollutants from water.

Water Quality Management

Rain Gardens / Biofilters River Legacy Parks Tierra Verde Golf Club Randol Mill Park Treepoint Park Thora Hart Park

Waste Management and Reduction

Harold Patterson Sports Center Recycling

Recreation Center Recycling Trinity River Trash Bash Cleanup Lake Arlington Cleanup

Waste Management and Reduction

Compost facilities Backyard

composting seminars for the public

Energy Conservation

Incorporate natural lighting into building designs.

TVGC maintenance facility / clubhouse oriented north-south to take advantage of prevailing south winds.

Energy Conservation

Athletic Field Energy Conservation Program

Installation of geothermal HVAC system at TVGC

Education and Outreach

Urban forestry website

Forestry camp MLK Sports

Center Nature Trail

Interpretive signage at golf courses

Education and Outreach River Legacy

Parks 40,000 visitors

at Living Science Center

1,300 acres of preserved corridor

500 species of insects, birds, plants, etc…

Education and Outreach Johnson Creek

Environmental educational opportunity Creek facts

500,000 ft of drip irrigation 2,500 trees planted 28 acres (phase 1)

Education and Outreach

Environmental tours at TVGC

Demonstration gardens

Education and Outreach

Wildlife education kiosks

Naturally Fun Neighborhoods

Urban Forest and Habitat Enhancements

Let’s Enhance Arlington’s Forest (LEAF) Green the Oaks Tree Program Plant 2,010 All Star Trees in 100 Days Super Grow

Urban Forest and Habitat Enhancements

Certified Monarch Waystations (13)

Linear Park / Natural Area maintenance standards

Naturalized areas enhance habitat and reduce long-term maintenance costs

Best Management Practices

Audubon Signature Program Tierra Verde Golf Club MLK Sports Center

Audubon Cooperative Program Meadowbrook Golf Course Lake Arlington Golf Course Ditto Golf Course

Best Management Practices

City-wide Integrated Pest Management Program

Fertilization program for golf courses 90% organic product and ongoing natural product research

Benefits of Sustainable

Resource Management

Ensure long-term sustainability

Minimize long-term operational cost Improve operational efficiency

Increase consistency in level of service

Minimize adverse environmental impacts

Arlington Parks and Recreation

Sustainable Resource Management as a Business Philosophy