Champion Park

This park brings the remnants of a prehistoric inland sea to the surface in a modern day play and discovery area for children of all ages. A Dinopit surrounded by natural boulders and shaded by a structure resembles an archeological dig, hiding casts of locally discovered fossils while the splash pad features a skeleton and tail of a whale with a blow hole that sprays periodically.

The park is the result of a balancing act between the requests of local residents for relief from overcrowding of neighboring parks and connectivity to nearby communities with the conservation of open space. Thoughtful planning provided an outlet for a creative solution. The design includes a large open pavilion nestled into a grove of mature pecan trees with an outdoor kitchen. Additionally, a trailhead features trail information, stretching and warm-up equipment and an outdoor shower and restroom. A new pedestrian bridge crosses a creek to connect the park to the neighboring community.