Montopolis Neighborhood Park Playground Project

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Project Updates

• November 2024: Construction process is about to begin!
• March 2024
• November 2023
• October 2023
• View concept plan (PDF) | Vea plan conceptual en español (PDF)

Background

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is excited to partner with Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the Montopolis Neighborhood Park playground. Engagement for the Montopolis Pool Project highlighted the need for improved drainage and updated amenities at the playground. Austin Parks Foundation led efforts for engagement and planning for the updated play area.

Project Description

Austin Parks Foundation led the playground project, aiming to include new play equipment, play surfacing, improved drainage, concrete walks, seating, shade, and nature play elements. 

Anticipated Timeline

The playground construction will occur at the same time as the pool renovations.

• Concept Design and Community Engagement: Fall 2023 (completed)
• Permitting: Winter 2023 to Fall 2024 (completed)
• Construction: December 2024 to Summer 2026
• Anticipated completion: Summer 2026 

Community Engagement

Several pop-up and community events were held in the fall and winter of 2023. The community feedback is shared below.

• Playground Pop Up at Allison Elementary School 
  December 13, 2023 from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
  515 Vargas Road, Austin, Texas 78741
• Playground Pop-Up at Montopolis Holiday Cheer Event
  December 9, 2023 from 11 to 1:30 p.m. 
  Montopolis Recreation and Community Center
  1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741
• Playground Pop-Up
  November 8, 2023 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  Montopolis Recreation and Community Center
  1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741
• Community Survey #1: Closed Fall 2023
  • View Results
• Staff Feedback Questionnaire
  • View Results

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Patrick Beyer, PARD Project Manager, by email or phone at (512) 974-9476.