Professional Design Services Related to City Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan

The City of Waxahachie is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional planning and design services for the development of an updated Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. The desired deliverable is a strategic, actionable, and comprehensive Master Plan that reflects community priorities and positions Waxahachie as a premier destination. The scope of services includes conducting a statistically valid survey, reviewing and coordinating with various City planning documents, providing broad public input and equity-focused community engagement, and identifying key trends affecting Parks and Recreation Department offerings and operations. The selected consultant will be required to provide a statement of qualifications, project team experience, and approach, as well as a proposed timeline and work samples. Some key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a statistically valid survey of Waxahachie residents • Reviewing and coordinating with various City planning documents and studies • Providing broad public input and equity-focused community engagement • Identifying key trends affecting Parks and Recreation Department offerings and operations • Developing a comprehensive Master Plan that reflects community priorities and positions Waxahachie as a premier destination