Scenic Brook Pocket Park is a small neighborhood park in southwest Austin. The park received a concept plan in 2019, and the first phase of development is open to the public! City Council District 8
Background
Located at 7300 Oak Meadow Drive, Scenic Brook Pocket Park was approximately 0.89 acres of undeveloped parkland in Council District 8. Situated along a tributary of Williamson Creek, a large portion of the lower part of the park is in the Critical Water Quality Zone, and contributes its runoff to Barton Springs.
For many years, the land was used as a private community playground and pool for paying residents of the surrounding neighborhood. The private park also hosted a thriving community garden.
In 2016, the neighborhood association deeded the land to the City of Austin, with hopes that the land could serve as the greater area as a public park and green space. In 2019, the neighborhood applied for a design grant through Austin Parks Foundation to create a concept plan for the park. The plan was approved in 2020, and funding was allocated for Phase One of development, which was completed in the summer of 2025.
Project Description
The park development includes an accessible walk into the site, seating and trails, play equipment, and site restoration. Some elements of the concept plan, including the basketball court, were not able to be included due to environmental restrictions. The objective of the first phase was to create a safe, accessible, and usable park space for the neighborhood to enjoy, based on the priorities and feedback the community provided during the concept plan community engagement. This project is open to the public!
Project Timeline
- Fall 2022: Finalize Design
- 2023: Permitting
- Summer 2024: Construction Phase Began
- Summer 2025: Construction Complete
Funding and Resources
The project was funded through Parkland Dedication Fees.
Contact Information
For more information or to provide feedback, please contact Charles Mabry, project manager, by email or calling (512) 974-9481.