Texas Horse ParkMaster Plan and Design
Trinity River Corridor Project CommitteeBriefing
December 4, 2007
City of DallasPark & Recreation DepartmentTrinity River Corridor Project
BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD A R C H I T E C T S , I N C .
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Project Team
Dallas Park and Recreation Department OwnerTrinity River Project Office OwnerTexas Horse Park, Inc. Operator
Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. ArchitectThe Office of Christopher Miller Landscape ArchitectPacheco Koch* Civil Engineer Lopez Garcia Group* MEPJaster-Quintanilla* Structural EngineerLyons Zaremba, Inc. Exhibit Planner Geo-Marine Archeology HistoryDeShazo, Tang & Associates* TrafficHill International, Inc. Cost Estimator
*M/WBE
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Project History
1998 Trinity River Corridor Bond Package passed including $2.56 million for an equestrian center
2002 BRW Architects engaged for feasibility study and planning of the center
2005 Texas Horse Park, Inc. (THPI) formed as a non-profit to operate the Texas Horse Park under a Development and Management Agreement with the City of Dallas
2006 THPI committed to match City’s total funding of $15 million
City of Dallas 2006 Bond Election passed including $12 million for the development of the Texas Horse Park and $2 million for land acquisition
Remainder of Phase I cost to be raised by THPI through private donations and grants
2007 Texas Horse Park Masterplan completed
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Project Goals● Promote the development of a multi-disciplinary
equestrian facility as a component of the Trinity River Corridor Project
● Host local and world class equestrian events and establish inner city and educational outreach programs
● Benefit the City of Dallas and its citizens economically, educationally, culturally, recreationally, and ecologically
● Foster conservation and appreciation of Texas’historic equestrian tradition
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Project Area
I 20
I 45
HWY 175
LOOP 12
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Project Area
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Site PlanMaster Plan
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Site PlanDeveloped Area
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Site PlanPhase I
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ProgramPhase I
Competition Venue1. Visitor Center (Administration /
Sponsors Lounge / Banquet / Conference Center / Security Points)
3. Equestrian Lounge5. Vendor Village & General Store7. Horse Barns (10 Barns = 300 stalls)9. Covered Grooming and Wash
Stations10. Farrier / Vet Clinic11. Covered Show Arena (150' x 300')13. Uncovered Large Performance Arena
(230' x 262')13.1 Uncovered Small Performance Arena
(100' x 250')14. Covered Warm-Up Arena (60‘ x 120‘)15. Two (2) Uncovered Warm-up Arenas
(100’ x 150’) 20. Two (2) Round 20m Pens28. Temporary Stalls (800)34. Straw and Manure Collection Stations
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ProgramPhase I
Equestrian Outreach CenterAdministration16. Office / Classrooms / Meeting
RoomsSchool of Horsemanship17. Covered Schooling Arena (200’ x
70’)18. Uncovered Schooling Arena (100’
x150’)19. Two (2) Schooling / Boarding Barns
(20 stalls each)20. Round 20m PenTrails36. Trailhead Staging Facility
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Comparable Facilities
Dressage Ring Shed Row Barns
Kentucky Horse Park
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Comparable Facilities
Berm SeatingJumping Arena
Colorado Horse Park
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Comparable Facilities
Café overlooking Arena Pavilion Seating
Lamplight Equestrian Center
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Comparable Facilities
Covered Grooming and Wash Stations Covered Arena
Shea Therapeutic Center
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Comparable Facilities
Mill Creek Equestrian CenterBarn Courtyard
Virginia Horse CenterCovered Grandstand Seating
Other Facilities Toured:Georgia International Horse Park Georgia National FairgroundsLos Angeles Equestrian Center Huntington Central Park
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Budget Summary
Phase IInfrastructureBarnsArenasEntry / Visitor / AdministrationOutreach CenterCross CountryTrailsDevelopment Costs
Total Budget
$3,690,000$8,860,000$6,240,000
$970,000$2,660,000$1,100,000
$60,000$6,320,000
$30,000,000
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Schedule
Start Schematic DesignPhase IStart Design Development Potential Floodplain and Fill PermitComplete Construction DocumentsBidding and Contract AwardStart ConstructionSubstantial Completion of ConstructionOwner OccupancySoft Opening
January 2008
February 2008February 2008 – July 2009
May 2008September 2008 - December 2008
January 2009March 1, 2010
March 2010May 1, 2010
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SustainabilityLEED certification will be pursued for three major buildings: the Visitor’s Center, Outreach Administration, and Lodge.
Additional sustainable strategies will be studied for use throughout the park.
Energy Sustainability Water ConservationGeothermal Energy Rainwater HarvestingBiomass Gasification On-site Well Water Solar Panels XeriscapingWind Power
Materials and Indoor Environmental QualityDaylighting Low VOC MaterialsRecycled / Renewable Materials
Site SustainabilityOn-site Composting Constructed WetlandsPorous Paving Storm Water Collection
Porous Paving
Constructed Wetlands
Rainwater Harvesting
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Concept DesignEntry
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Concept DesignPlaza
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Concept DesignArenas
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Concept DesignBarns
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Concept DesignLandscape
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BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD A R C H I T E C T S , I N C .
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Trinity River Corridor Project CommitteeBriefing
December 4, 2007
City of DallasPark & Recreation DepartmentTrinity River Corridor Project