The document is the City of Harlingen’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan, officially adopted on November 13, 2025. It outlines the city’s vision and step‑by‑step process for improving and expanding parks, trails, and open‑space amenities over the next five to ten years. The plan analyzes current park conditions, projects population growth, identifies gaps in facilities, sets goals and priorities, lists specific actions (13 items with various statuses), and recommends how to fund and implement the improvements. It also explains the health, environmental, economic and quality‑of‑life benefits of parks and describes the Parks and Recreation Department’s staffing levels and future hiring needs.
| Adoption date | November 13, 2025 |
| Population growth (2000‑2020) | 24.8 % |
| Projected annual growth rate | 0.52 % per year (city) vs 0.27 % per year (Cameron County) |
| Average household income (city) | $71,822 (county $70,034; state $106,819) |
| Per‑capita income (city) | $26,217 (county $23,142; state $39,466) |
| Parks & Recreation staff composition | 35 full‑time, 11 part‑time, 55 seasonal workers |
| Number of listed action items | 13 actions with statuses (In Progress, Completed, Not Started) |