Parks Projects
Lou Neff Rd.
Date of closure: May 30 - June 1, 2023
Description: Lou Neff road will be closed and areas of the Great Lawn will be intermittently closed May 30 through June 1 for fertilizer application. Please be mindful of posted signs and stay clear of areas where chemicals are being applied.
Pedestrian Bridge at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park
Date of closure: May 28, 2015 - Summer 2024
Description: The pedestrian bridge is closed due to flood damage until further notice.
Brush Square
Date of closure: June 27, 2022 to April 2023.
Description: Closed for renovations. For more information, please visit Brush Square Plan Implementation website
Zilker Train
Date of closure: May 7, 2019 - TBA
Description: Due to part of the train track near its turnaround breaking away, the train is temporarily closed. For more information visit zilkertrain.org.
Highland Neighborhood Park
Date of closure: December 12, 2022 - Winter 2024
Description: Highland Neighborhood Park is closed for construction. Austin Parks and Recreation Department is working with the contractor to provide safe access to the existing playground after construction sequencing is complete. Please view project website for more information.
Brownie Neighborhood Park
Date of closure: December 12, 2022 - Winter 2024
Description: Brownie Neighborhood Park is closed for construction. The existing playground and developing orchard at the north end of the park will remain open through construction. Please view project website for more information.
POOLS & SPLASH PADS
Liz Carpenter Splash Pad
Date of closure: June 5, 2023
Liz Carpenter Splash Pad is temporarily closed for maintenance.
Pease Splash Pad
Date of closure: June 6, 2023
Pease Splash Pad is temporarily closed for maintenance.
TRAILS
Shoal Creek Trail (between 29th to 31st of Lamar)
Date of closure: April 12, 2023 - TBA
Description: Temporary closure due to a fallen tree.
Shoal Creek Trail (24th to 29th of Lamar)
Date of closure: closed indefinitely
Description: Damaged by landslide. Austin Parks and Recreation Department is working with Public Works and the Austin Transportation Department to plan, design and implement improvements to the trail detour route east of the creek.
Trail Access Closed at Willow Street
Date of closure: September, 2021 - 2026
Description: Trail access at Willow Street is temporarily closed due to construction. See map for the nearest trail access point. The trail access will be closed throughout construction of 98 Red River for an approximate duration of 64 months.
FACILITIES
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC)
Date of closure: January 2023 - TBA
Description: The ESB-MACC will be closed for its Phase 2 expansion and renovation project starting in January 2023. Programs and events will be held at other sites. Check ESB-MACC website for locations of our 2023 programs. The ESB-MACC main office will be at the Dougherty Arts Center and the number will remain the same: 512-974-3772.
PLAYGROUND
ATHLETICS AND GOLF
Shipe Basketball Court
Date of closure: May 8 - June 30, 2023.
Description: Closed for construction.
Patterson Basketball Court
Date of closure: April 17 - TBA.
Description: Closed for construction.
Turf
Road/Parking Lot Closures
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Parking Lot
Date of closure: March 10, 2023 - 2025
Description: Parking lot will be closed to the public for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvement Project. All vehicles remaining in the lot at this time will be towed at the owner's expense. Construction is anticipated to be complete in early 2025.
Events
The following PARD facilities are CLOSED to the public:
- Girl Scout Cabin indoor space
- Sunshine Camp indoor space
- Zilker Caretaker House