The keystone landmark of the Hudson Oaks, Gene L. Voyles Park, is an often-used gathering place for recreation, concerts, seasonal celebrations, and simply spending time with family or with oneself.
The city deems the park such a necessity that the land at 210 Hudson Oaks Dr. deserves special attention to ensure it meets the needs of the community today and in the future. Hudson Oaks, in conjunction with Kimley-Horn Engineering of Fort Worth, is laying forth plans to track the park’s use, examine the land, and maintain a multi-dimensional perspective of the property.
Hudson Oaks Director of Operations Lara Brown explained to the council the plan is to create a timeframe when meetings are held and objectives met. The plan proposes dates and time-frames of analysis, stakeholder committee meetings, staff reviews, and public meetings that will continue throughout the year.
Kimley-Horn is also the engineering firm working with the city on a wastewater pump station and pipeline that will run near Bankhead Highway on its way to the Willow Park wastewater station. In addition, they are working with the city on the $14 million Oakridge Dr. expansion targeted to begin in June and finish late summer 2026. Those projects were presented publicly at council meetings this year and detailed in The Community News.
City Secretary Shelley Scazzero described the plan schedule as a way the city and the engineering firm can examine, meet, and discuss the park’s future.
“We have an agreement with them and they are one of the engineering firms we have on contract,” Scazzero said of Kimley-Horn. “The plan we approved at Thursday’s council meeting (March 27) sets a plan for community input, action items, and budget items. We have other things like drainage and infrastructure to be looked at.”
The financial report for fiscal year ending Dec. 30, 2024 was presented to the council by City Administrator Sterling Naron.
“This gives us the chance to go over all the details and make sure we are checking all the boxes,” Naron explained before introducing Daniel Hungerford of George Morgan and Sneed Public Accounting. Hungerford detailed the numbers behind the city’s infrastructure, vehicle purchases, and road improvements from last year. The firm has been handling the city’s accounting since 2001.
Hudson Oaks dignitaries joined dozens of other city leaders from Parker County governments for Parker County Day at the State Capitol March 25. Government leaders met with state legislators, state representatives, and senators Phil King, Charles Perry and Brent Hagenbuch during meetings throughout the day.
“There were a lot of informative discussions and good opportunities to visit with the state government,” Mayor Tom Fitzpatrick said.
The City of Hudson Oaks will celebrate Easter with The Hoppin’ COHO 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Gene Voyles Park, 210 Hudson Oaks Drive. Expect gift giveaways, DJ music, a petting zoo, food, and vendors.
Egg hunts in the park for ages 1-3 will be 6 p.m., ages 4-6 6:15 p.m., ages 7-9 6:30 p.m. and ages 10-12 6:45 p.m.
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