Please Make Sure to Check-In with Kris Matheus and David Walker.�

Dave Lewis, Director of Parks and Rec

Allison Docker, Green Space Champion

Deanne Kearney, SSNA President

Adrienne Taylor, SSNA Secretary

Tom Mast, SSNA Treasurer

SSNA March 27 - Meeting Agenda

• Casino Beach Plan

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• Bylaws Vote
• Secretary Report
• Treasurer Report

Welcome Fort Worth City Representatives - Thank You for your Partnership!

District 7 Council Women

Macy Hill

Director of Parks and Rec

David Lewis

Green Space Champion, Allison Docker

Director – FW Nature Center, Jared Wood

Engagement Office Kenneth Nalley

Scenic Shores Neighborhood Association

Officers (as of Jan 1, 2025)

President - Deanne Kearney

(lives on Island View Drive)

Vice President - Brian Keller

(lives on Love Circle)

Secretary - Adrienne Taylor (lives on Peninsula Club)

Treasurer -Tom Mast

(lives on Lupine Circle)

Major Goals/Actions

• 2 major goals for the year
1. Rebuild Order, Communications, and Relationships Within the NA Boundaries/City Representatives and Other Lake NAs
• Bylaw Updates
• New Blog, Facebook Page and Contact list
• Official Bank Account for Donations
• Sailboat Club/NA - Boat Parade/Dock Lighting Competition, with a Social at the Matheus House Following (Thank You)

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2. Shape/Guide the Path Forward for Casino Beach and Peninsula Club

• Consolidated your Ideas and Briefed David Lewis, Allison Docker and Jared Wood (Briefing on the SSNA Blog)

Scenic Shores Neighborhood Association

Casino Beach

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March 27, 2025

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Presented by

Dave Lewis

Goals for Tonight:

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1. Share proposed master plan process
2. Gather input on desired amenities

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Casino Beach Park:

• 44-acre Community Park
• 16 acres of City-owned non-parkland

Current Park Amenities:

• Playground
• Baseball backstop
• Portable restrooms
• Public Boat Ramp
• Access to Trinity River Paddling Trail
• Open Space

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Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Informal Report – City Council (February 15, 2022)

• Protect and enhance Lake Worth’s water quality, natural beauty, and recreational character.
• Create Lake Worth Regional park, a linear park that encompasses the lake and provides high-quality recreational amenities and cultural hubs.
• Staff will explore the opportunity to partner with private operators to establish recreational facilities.

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Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Goals:

• Activate the site to enhance current conditions and provide unique, revenue-generating recreational activities.
• Provide an open planning process that encourages both public and developer-driven ideas and innovation.
• Invite privately-operated recreational opportunities on both park and non-park properties.
• Develop the site in an environmentally sensitive manner.

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Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Amenities Could Include:

• Non-motorized recreation such as canoe/kayak/paddleboard rentals
• Pickleball courts
• Beach volleyball
• New playgrounds
• Restrooms
• Concessions

Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Amenities Should Not Include:

• Marina
• Amusement Park
• Housing
• Mixed Use-Retail
• Anything that adds a significant load to water/sewer

Input from Scenic Shores Neighborhood Association

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Walking and bike path to the Nature Center

Pickle Ball courts under bridge

Basketball court under bridge

Swimming Beach

Dog Park

Climbing Wall

Kayak/Canoe/Bike rentals

Food Truck park or FW farmer's market

Coffee Shop/Brewery

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First City “OUTDOOR” Community Center: Outside bathrooms

Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding

Fishing

Archery

Outdoor pickle ball

Sand volleyball

Hiking

Biking

Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Next Steps:

• Meet with the Council District 7 office and the City Manager’s Office to confirm that the previously outlined project goals are still valid.
• Host a series of public meetings with the surrounding community, including neighborhood associations, to share the planning concept of issuing an RFP and to gather feedback and development ideas.
• Issue an RFP that outlines the project goals.

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Proposed Casino Beach Master Plan Process

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Next Steps (Continued):

• Share the results of the RFP with City leadership and the community.
• Formalize a Master Plan based on feedback from the RFP and community input.
• Identify funding sources to implement the improvements outlined in the master plan.
• Begin the design and construction of improvements, subject to available funding and partnerships.

Questions or Recommendations about the Process?

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Input on Amenities?

Good Natured �Greenspace Initiative

Elevates and aligns parks, open space, and watersheds to secure a resilient and thriving future for Fort Worth.

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Mayor’s Good Natured Greenspace Initiative

Goals:

• Increase access to nature for every Fort Worth resident and family. (Park & Recreation)
• Preserve the City’s natural heritage and support quality of life as a part of balanced, long-term economic growth and vitality. (Conservation)
• Steward the health and security of the regional water supply while supporting citywide flood control. (Water Security)
• Conserve 10,000 acres of greenspace across Fort Worth in the next five years, while growing and enhancing the City’s park system (Conservation and Park & Recreation)

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Open Space �Conservation Program

Our mission is to conserve high-quality natural areas as the city grows to provide environmental benefits and recreational opportunities that support economic development and enhance the livability and desirability of Fort Worth. 

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Protecting Nature, Building community

The Differences Between �Open Space and Parks

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Natural Landscape

Landscaped & Programmed

City Code - Chapter 36

Establishes rules and regulations for the City’s Open Space properties:

• Hours of operation from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted. These areas will not include lighting.
• Prohibiting littering, camping, fires, fireworks, swimming and alcoholic beverages – these will be pack-in, pack-out areas. We do not anticipate having trash receptacles and restroom service at this time.
• Limiting vehicles, including bicycles, to designated areas.
• Prohibiting harm to vegetation and wildlife. This includes staying on designated trails and not walking over sensitive vegetation like prairie grasses.

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Contacts

Greenspace Initiatives Manager: Allison.Docker@fortworthtexas.gov

Senior Planner: Brandi.Kelp@fortworthtexas.gov

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Resources

Good Natured: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/mayor/fw-good-natured-initiative

Open Space: fortworthtexas.gov/departments/tpw/stormwater/open-space

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Secretary Report by Adrienne Taylor

Blog

https://ssna76135.blogspot.com

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• Registration
• Calendar
• Hobby Groups
• Meeting Notes
• Updates
• General Info
• Contact Info

Facebook Group

Scenic Shores Neighborhood Association on Lake Worth

E-mail

ssna76135@gmail.com

Contact List

50 of approx 125 households

Google Drive

Contains all SSNA documents

Interested in Donating?

We Take ZELLE or VENMO

Donate to SSNA@76135@gmail.com

See QR code Above

4 digit phone - 2035

• Official SSNA Bank Account – Chase Bank
• Total Donations Q1 $412
• Total Expenditures Q1
• Church Rental for March 27 Meeting $150
• Meeting Signs $180
• Remaining $82
• Thank You to Those Who Have Donated!
• Deanne Kearney
• Brian Keller
• Tom Mast
• Adrienne Taylor
• Christi Haggerty

Treasurer Report – by Tom Mast

Meeting Adjourned