Parks are where Austinites gather, children play, and nature thrives. In Fiscal Year 2025, three significant projects reflect our commitment to community places and green spaces for all. 

Metz Playground Replacement 

A new playground at Metz Neighborhood Park opened to the public in August 2025. Children attending Mendez Recreation Center were involved and helped to implement some of the community engagement efforts in 2024. The park improvements include a new ADA-compliant play structure, new nature play elements, and a community-funded shaded swing set. The existing canon on site was kept as a play element. This project was funded by a Certificate of Obligation.

Davis/White Northeast Neighborhood Park Playground Replacement

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Davis/White Northeast Playground Replacement took place on February 16, 2025. The project scope included a new walking trail around the play structure that maintained the connection between the existing sidewalk and pavilion and will protect the existing pecan tree from future root damage. After receiving feedback from the community, the firetruck play equipment was restored rather than replaced, preserving what has become a beloved icon for the neighborhood. The project kicked off in May 2024, was funded by Certificates of Obligation, with additional funds provided by Austin Parks Foundation and Spurs Give.  

Roy G. Guerrero Metropolitan Park Bridge 

Installation of a new pedestrian bridge at Roy G. Guerrero Metropolitan Park was completed in September 2025. The bridge crosses over Country Club Creek West connecting Krieg Fields with the park east of the creek. Ongoing and severe erosion had been occurring along the artificial drainage channel in the park. The erosion undermined the previous pedestrian bridge in the park. Years of engineering analysis and design were needed to find a solution. The resulting creek stabilization project is Austin Watershed Protection's largest-ever erosion control project. As part of the tree mitigation for the project, 1065 caliper inches of trees were planted in the park near Kreig Field.

The City of Austin is committed to its thriving, connected network of urban parks, trails and green spaces. Austin Parks and Recreation will continue to work in collaboration with Austin Watershed and other City departments to develop, improve and expand Austin’s access to green spaces.