Person walking a dog on a paved trail by a river lined with trees

Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Project

The Ridgeline Neighborhood Park project will provide visible and safe access to the park and amenities that align with community needs and environmental constraints. This project is complete and open to the public! City Council District 6

Project Update

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the completion of this project!

Photo of freshly poured paved sidewalk and bordering landscaping at Ridgeline Nighborhood Park

Photo of new picnic table and bike rack installed at Ridgeline Neighborhood Park.

Background

The 10.45 acres of parkland is located at 2701 South Lakeline Blvd., Austin, Texas 78613, and was acquired by the City of Austin in 1987, as part of the parkland dedication associated with the development of Lakeline Mall. Ridgeline Neighborhood Park is a City of Austin property, located in Williamson County bordering Cedar Park. The concept plan was approved in the summer of 2022.

Project Description

The property was undeveloped and lacked a sidewalk along South Lakeline Blvd street frontage. The parkland consists of forested areas, a wetland ecosystem, and two small streams that run through the park. Improvements to the park preserved the natural environment and include a loop trail, public street sidewalk, picnic areas, playgrounds, workout zones, and park signage. Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) held (2) community engagement meetings to identify preferred amenities that align with the surrounding neighborhood.

Project Timeline

Fall 2021 to February 2022: Community Engagement and initial Concept Design
Summer 2022 to Fall 2024: Design Development
Winter 2025: Permitting, Bid Solicitation, Award, and Contract Execution
Spring 2025: Construction Start
Spring 2026: Substantial Completion
- A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony was held on June 3 at 10 a.m.

Community Engagement

Austin Parks and Recreation reached out to Austin community members and stakeholder groups within a 0.5 to 1-mile radius of the park. Initial mail flyers were distributed to adjacent Austin neighbors, and additional outreach was made through social media. The project webpage was updated at milestones with progress information and photos.

Community Meeting #1 (Virtual): Thursday, January 6, 2022
- Presentation (PDF, 8 MB)
- Meeting Chat (PDF, 100 KB)
- Meeting Polling Results (PDF, 680 KB)
Community Survey #1: Report available here
Community Meeting #2 (Virtual): Thursday, April 21, 2022
- View Meeting (YouTube)
- Presentation (PDF, 3 MB)
- Meeting Chat (PDF, 100 KB)
- Meeting Polling Results (PDF, 325 KB)
Community Survey # 2: Report available here

Funding and Resources

The project was funded by the City of Austin Parkland Dedication fees collected from nearby development in Austin.

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please contact Fred Fuller, PLA, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation, by email or phone at (512) 974-9415.