Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Project
City Council District 6
Project Summary
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! A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to celebrate.
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.
Communications and 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.
| Date | Event | Location | Materials |
| January 6, 2022 | Community Meeting 1 | Virtual | Presentation (PDF, 8 MB) Meeting Chat (PDF, 100 KB) Meeting Polling Results (PDF, 680 KB) |
| January 6 to January 31, 2022 | Community Survey 1 | Online | Report available here |
| April 21, 2022 | Community Meeting 2 | Virtual | View Meeting (YouTube) Presentation (PDF, 3 MB) Meeting Chat (PDF, 100 KB) Meeting Polling Results (PDF, 325 KB) |
| April 21 to May 21, 2022 | Community Survey 2 | Online | 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.
