Austin Parks and Recreation Projects
As the City of Austin system continues to grow, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) creates and updates plans across the city by engaging the community to identify needs and preferences. Adopted park and other facility plans can be found on this page.
Austin Parks and Recreation sought community input on additional funding sources for parks management, land acquisition, amenities, facilities, and maintenance in alignment with City Council Resolution No. 20241121-072.
Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) strives to ensure our facilities, programs, and services are accessible, inclusionary, and welcoming to all. This webpage provides information on APR's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In May 2018, a slope failure occurred during a flooding event on a section of the Barton Creek streambank adjacent to the Ann and Roy Butler Trail, opposite from Lou Neff Point. The repair and restoration is underway. City Council District 9
The skimmer bypass is a long-decommissioned piece of infrastructure that once addressed creek flow from Barton Creek to Barton Springs Pool. Due to safety and environmental concerns, the bypass will be removed. City Council Districts 5 and 8
The aquatic facility at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park originally opened in 1956. Updating the facility started with community engagement in 2022, culminating in an updated rennovation plan, currently underway. City Council District 7
The vision plan for Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park was adopted in February 2022. The first project to be implemented will be the replacement of the playgrounds with new, safe, and accessible play features. City Council District 7
Austin Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection are developing a feasibility study for the former Youth Hostel site at 2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd. as a site for the relocation of the Waller Creek boathouse facility. City Council Districts 3 and 9
Austin Parks and Recreation has finalized the Bolm District Park Vision Plan. The Vision Plan process included a review of park needs and priorities, property analysis, and community engagement. City Council District 3