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CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

Description
Natural features and landscapes are a key component of Plano’s heritage “Trails should connect
resources, as they define important vistas, mark common open spaces, and help to our Historic Museums,
tell Plano’s story. Plano is home to many parks, both public and private, that have Farmsteads and other
been an important part of the community for over a century. Haggard Park and places to make them
Harrington Park are two such parks, both of which are key open spaces in Plano.
Additional open spaces are found in Plano’s cemeteries, many of which are integral to the City’s
preserved as Historic Texas Cemeteries by the Texas Historic Commission. These recreation.”
cemeteries tell Plano’s story, providing insight into the settlement patterns - Online survey participant
and early families of the community. Finally, nature preserves – such as the
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve – protect
Plano’s natural landscape, a key link to the early history of the area. Plano’s
cultural landscapes provide insight into the early years and development of the
community and should be preserved.

Summary of Issues
A Opportunity to incorporate preservation and interpretive materials in
parks with historic background.

A Lack of information about Plano’s historic cemeteries in existing heritage
preservation programs and tools.
A Lack of local designation and protection of historic cemeteries. Haggard Park Pavilion

Parks & Open Space Policy Statement
Utilize opportunities to highlight Plano’s history in parks, plazas, and open
spaces across the city.

Recommendations
A Continue to promote the use of Haggard Park for events and activities
that attract visitors and promote Plano’s history.
A Where appropriate, program parks and open spaces to include
interpretive materials.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Cemeteries Policy Statement
Support efforts to locally designate and restore Plano’s historic cemeteries and
increase awareness of the pioneer families and early residents of Plano.

Recommendations

A Partner with preservation organizations to restore historic cemeteries
and maintain informational signage on site to convey their history.
A Create informational brochures and historic cemeteries tour to increase
awareness of Plano cemeteries and significant Plano citizens.

A Encourage designation of historic cemeteries as local landmarks. Rowlett Cemetery

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