The Trail Conservancy is currently working on improving the Trail and its connections, implementing additional elements proposed in PARD’s Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park Vision Plan. The Vision Plan designed a vision for revitalized open space that integrates redevelopment of the decommissioned Holly Street Power Plant. During the development of the Vision Plan, consultants worked with the neighboring communities through a series of public meetings and outreach efforts to identify priorities from as broad a constituency as possible.

The Trail Conservancy will commence the three projects together to increase the richness of our community engagement efforts and design with a comprehensive overview. Once the schematic design package has been delivered, The Trail Conservancy will begin funding for each project. Subsequently, one project may be funded sooner than another and begin detailed design, permitting, and construction separately. These three projects include:

A Holly Shores Trailhead. This project will add a new trailhead to the northern entrance to the Butler Trail at Metz Park. It could include shade, seating, signage, and other amenities for the Trail and park users. This trailhead will also mark the connection between the future East Link Trail and the Butler Trail.

Holly Shores Trail Enhancements. This project will add another layer to the recently completed Lakefront Trail. It will create a new concrete multi-use Trail connecting the Butler Trail along the shoreline of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant. This project could include shade, drinking fountains, additional tree plantings, and play features. The community’s input is welcomed to enhance the new Trail.

Holly Shores Play Area. The Vision Plan highlighted this new one-acre play area between Fiesta Gardens and Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center along Jesse E. Segovia Street. Currently, the site is mowed Bermuda grass with picnic tables and temporary lighting. The Vision Plan advises to develop this area as a center of children’s activity.