Resolution No. 022624-2, certifying the Abilene Park System Master Plan 2024-2045, was passed by City Commission on February 26, 2024.

A copy of the resolution can be read here, and a copy of the Park System Master Plan can be read here.

This page was originally intended to communicate the progress of plan implementation. To remain transparent, the information below will remain as a record of that process. We appreciate the assistance of all volunteers and citizen input throughout the process.

This Park System Master Plan was prepared under the supervision and with the aid of the Abilene Recreation Commission, the Abilene City Planning Commission, and City staff, with technical assistance by planning consultants Foster Design Associates LLC of Wichita, and with the invaluable help of community volunteers on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

[Abilene Park System Master Plan 2024-2045]

Once adopted, the Park System Master Plan will be reviewed annually by members of the Recreation Commission, with a presentation to City Parks staff to provide an update on implementation progress.

On February 6, 2024, the Abilene Planning Commission and the Abilene Recreation Commission will review the Abilene Park System Master Plan 2024-2045. The plan will then be voted on by the Abilene Recreation Commission on February 12, 2024; if approved, the plan will be presented to the City Commission for final approval on Monday, February 26, 2024.

It's crucial to emphasize that this document serves as guidance for the city, offering a framework for decision-making rather than presenting concrete plans. They play a pivotal role in ensuring that the city evolves in a coordinated and sustainable manner over time.

Recreation Commission Members:
Shawn Herrman - Chair
Derek Berns - Vice Chair
Angie Evans - Secretary
Billy Hansen - Member
Shelly Crane - Member

Planning Commission Members:
Travis Sawyer - Chair
Bill Marshall - Vice Chair
Matt Mead - Member
Rod Boyd - Member
Eric Anderson - Member
William Rose - Member
Penni Zelinkoff - Member

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Members:
Trevor Witt - Mayor / City of Abilene Representative
Matt Mead - Planning Commission Representative
Jessica Goodale - DKEDC Representative
Kellee Timbrook - Parks and Recreation Represenative
Cassy Wilson - Business Community Representative
Greg Brown - USD 435 Representative
Nicole Hall - At-large Community Representative
Grant Waite - Youth Community Representative

This webpage is maintained by the City and will serve to keep the community informed of anticipated stages and important dates of this project. All dates are tentative and subject to change as the project progresses. Updates will be made directly to this site. It is encouraged to check back regularly or register for notifications to stay informed.