Wellness/Recreation Center Feasibility Study

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The need for an indoor recreation facility has been an identified community since 2004 within the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. In 2010, the City of Taylor pursued a bond election to construct a recreation facility which failed. The need for this type of facility was once again identified by the community during the 2016 Parks Master Plan development.

The purpose of the Feasibility Study is to understand the demographics of the community and their current participation in recreational activities, conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys, complete a needs assessment, develop preliminary cost estimates for construction and operation, recommend funding opportunities, and produce concept floorplans. The completion of the study will not guarantee the future construction of a wellness and recreation center but will simply provide the City necessary information and documentation to see if such a facility is needed and possible.

Final Wellness and Recreation Center Feasibility Study

The final report on the Wellness and Recreation Survey is available below as well as at this link.

Estimated Timeline

  • Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) opened March 2024
  • RFQ awarded to Barker Rinker Seacat (BRS) Architecture in July 2024
  • Anticipated project start of August 2024
  • Study to take approximately 7 months with a possible completion date of March 2025

wellness rec center timeline revised

Funding

The study will cost the City approximately $184,000. Funding for this project will come from the quality of life funds donated by Samsung. As a part of their agreements with the City, Samsung contributes $300,000 towards charitable purposes in Taylor city limits every year. $150,000 of that is given directly to the City for quality of life improvements. This project is NOT funded by tax dollars. 

Related Documents

Project Updates

As updates are available, they will be posted here.

  1. Wellness and Recreation Center Feasibility Study thumbnail

    September 2: Final Wellness and Recreation Feasibility Study Report Now Available

    The final report on the Wellness and Recreation Feasibility Study is now available. Read on...
  2. wellness center meeting 3 thumbnail

    April 21 Update: Wellness and Recreation Center Community Meeting #3

    The final community workshop for the Wellness/Recreation Center Feasibility Study took place on Monday, April 21 Read on...
  3. Rec Center Meeting 2 - Feedback

    November 21 Update: Wellness and Recreation Center Community Meeting #2

    The second community meeting for the Wellness and Recreation Center Feasibility Study was held last night on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. At the meeting, data was presented from the survey, last community meeting, and the steering committee. Read on...
  4. Wellness and Recreation Center Survey Public Meeting 1

    Public Meeting Recap and Community Survey

    The first public meeting meeting about the Wellness and Recreation Center Study was a huge success. We had over 65 people in attendance and received invaluable input that will be included in the final results of the study. The public survey is now live! Read on...
  5. Recreation Center Project Updates News Graphic

    August 8, 2024 Project Update

    Progress continues on the Wellness and Recreation Center Study! A steering committee has been selected and dates for public participation have been established. Read on...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much will the recreation center cost to build?

A. The current project is just to study the feasibility and potential cost of building a wellness and recreation center. An estimated cost of construction will be part of the final report.

Q. Why is this funding not being used for roads?

A. The City restricts the charitable donations from Samsung to quality of life improvements such as parks and recreation. The funding is not available for road projects.

Q. Do citizens get a say in what the recreation center will include?

A. Citizen participation is a critical part of the study. Residents who wish to participate should sign up for notifications related to the project. Click here to sign up for notifications.

Q. How do I get involved in the project?

A. Residents can get involved at multiple steps in the project including participation in a survey and attendance at public meetings. To get involved, start by signing up for notifications related to the projects. Click here to sign up for notifications.

Q. Can I sign up to receive updates about the project?

A. Residents who wish to sign up to receive updates by text and email can do so. Click here to sign up for notifications.

Q. When will the recreation center be built?

A. The current project is just to study the feasibility and potential cost of building a wellness and recreation center. Part of the project will include construction cost estimates and options for potential funding. This does not guarantee that a facility will be built at all.

Q. When will the study be complete?

A. In an ideal world, the study will take 7 months to complete and will start around August or September 2024. This timeline puts an estimated completion date around March or April 2025.

Q. How can we see the study results?

A. Upon completion, the study results will be presented to the City Council in a public meeting. The results will also be posted here on the project updates section of the web page.