City of Southlake

Royal and Annie Smith Park

Conceptual Plans for Royal & Annie Smith Park:

Royal and Annie Smith Park was purchased from the Smith family, who had long occupied the premises. The property has a significant bit of history, and includes a hand-dug well, rumored to be the final resting place of a notorious gangster named "Pinky."  As the property develops, and to address a safety concern at the Johnson Road frontage, all efforts should be to concentrate the main entry to the park from the existing school parking lot or as part of a city-sponsored school lot addition. The city must also work very closely with Keller ISD to jointly develop Florence Elementary School's southern open space for use as practice fields. The history and abundant natural area suggest the following improvements to the park:

o       Asphalt drive and small parking area off Johnson Road

o       A mid-sized pavilion

o       Irrigation

o       Amenities such as benches, etc.

o       Farm implement display

o       Landscaping

o       Trail additions

o       Small children's play area