Fire Truck park is located in the heart of Southside Place. With sprawling trees and green space, this gathering spot has been the heart of our community for decades.

Time has left the park equipment worn down and in some cases too damaged to be used safely. Lack of aesthetics has kept families away.  The last park installation was approximately 16 years ago, and Fire Truck Park is now a park - your park - in need. We need to keep the tradition of having a wonderful park for our citizens to enjoy and a better place for friends and neighbors to gather.

CONSIDER THE FACTS

The playground equipment is not up to date with today’s USA CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commissions) safety standards.

• The park needs to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations for accessibility.

• Fire truck can no longer be used as playground equipment. Currently, it is behind orange safety fencing and will be moved to memorialize.

• The swimming pool is 35+ years old and not in compliance with modern USA swimming organization safety regulations.

MONETARY FACTS:

• Money raised for the park is on a voluntary dues systems of only $400 annually.

• Less than 70% of the families participate.

• The park system on average only saves about $16,000 annually. The money is used for maintenance concerns, not future assets.

• Park dues are not tax deductible.

• No ad valorem tax base is being used.