The City is anticipating that the site facilities include non-motorized, low-impact recreational experiences that complement the natural setting, maintain open access to the lake, create spaces for community gathering and recreation, and connect the adjacent residential and commercial community to the site in a walkable pedestrian environment.
Encouraged Uses:
- Short term public boat dock for access to site
- Food Service with patio
- Public beach
- Canoe, kayak, sail (windsurf, sailing dinghy’s) and paddleboard rental or launch services
- Pickleball courts and other low-impact sports courts
- Beach volleyball areas
- Playground and interactive nature-based installations
- Passive recreation areas with shaded seating and walking paths
Excluded Uses:
- Residential development
- Motorized watercraft rental
- Marina development for boat slip leasing
- Fueling station
- Amusement park or large-scale commercial amusements
- Permanent structures that significantly alter topography or natural viewsheds
- Environmentally disruptive activities
Site Considerations
Respondents are advised to consider the following key site-related factors:
Access & Visibility:
- Accessible from State Highway 199 (Jacksboro Highway), offering regional connectivity and visibility.
- Future proposals should address vehicular circulation, parking, and pedestrian/bike access to adjacent Casino Beach Park.
-In addition to Casino Beach Park, this park is adjacent to Love Circle Park and the Fort Worth Nature Center. This proximity presents a unique opportunity for synergistic development.
Infrastructure Availability:
- Basic utilities are in the vicinity, but specific site connections and upgrades may be needed.
- Possible city investments include utility extensions, stormwater management, and parking or lighting improvements.
Cost and Feasibility Awareness:
- Concepts should acknowledge infrastructure needs and development costs.
- Phased development or public-private cost sharing may be explored in future phases.