Brownie Neighborhood Park Project

Background

The recent phase of implementation at Brownie Neighborhood Park included a picnic pavilion, irrigation system expansion, a loop walking trail, solar security lighting, benches, picnic tables, a new playground, a new drinking fountain, a basketball court, and a vehicular turnaround with ADA parking spaces. The design reflects the sensitivity to the nearby creek and provides green infrastructure in collaboration with Austin Watershed Protection.

Project Timeline

• April 2021: Community Engagement
• Summer 2022: Permitting and Construction Documents
• Fall 2022: Construction Start
• Winter 2025: Construction Complete

Community Engagement

Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) held two virtual meetings and two pop-up park events in the spring of 2021. The purpose of the meetings was to develop the design of the concept plan further and to prioritize the scope of the next phase. A summary of the two virtual community meetings can be found below.

• Community Meeting #1 (Virtual): April 22, 2021
  • Recording of meeting (YouTube)
  • Presentation (PDF, 16MB) (Presentación en español, (PDF, 15MB)
  • Variations A and B (PDF, 8 MB)
  • Meeting chat (PDF)
• Community Survey: Closed May 13 
  • View results here
• Community Meeting #2 (Virtual): July 15, 2021
  • Recording of meeting (YouTube)
  • Presentation/Presentación (en ingles y español) (PDF, 6MB)
  • Meeting chat (PDF)

Funding and Resources

This project’s construction budget was funded through the 2018 GO Bond.  Additionally, an Urban Forestry Grant through Austin Development Services was awarded for planting 30 new trees and installing a nature exploration area.

Park Concept Background

Final Concept Plan

• Full Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan (PDF)
• Concept plan graphic (PDF)

Concept Plan Background

Brownie Neighborhood Park is an approximately 7.8-acre park located at 10000 Brownie Drive in the North Lamar Neighborhood. In 2014, approximately 5 acres of additional parkland were acquired to expand the existing 2-acre Brownie Park. The park currently contains a playscape on the original park site and undeveloped land in the recently acquired portion of the park.

Goals and Timeline

The concept planning process aimed to develop a park plan that responds to the needs of the area's diverse cultures and many age groups. The phased project occurred in three phases and the outcomes addressed were: (1) recreation and play space zones; (2) covered and open seating and eating areas; and (3) access to green space and beauty.

• The Community Engagement Phase (October 1, 2017 – December 14, 2017): data collection from municipal sources, public engagement, and field observations. It also includes the prioritization of key challenges and opportunities.
• The Analysis Phase (December 15, 2017 – January 15, 2018): data synthesis into a set of strategies that respond to key challenges and opportunities.
• The Framework Plan (January 16, 2018 – March 3, 2018): sharing a design that incorporates community- and city-approved strategies for the improvement of Brownie Park. The plan can be used by stakeholders to garner resources for park improvements and to structure detailed planning.

Concept Plan Community Engagement

• Meeting #1: Park Planning Workshop: Imagine the Future: November 18, 2021, 1:30 p.m.
  North Austin YMCA, 1000 W Rundberg Ln.
  • Invite
• Meeting #2: Analysis Workshop: Make Decisions: January 15, 3:00 p.m.
  Brownie Neighborhood Park, 10000 Brownie Dr.
  • View the framework plan
• Meeting #3: Framework Plan Presentation: New Plan Celebration: March 3, 10:00 – 12:00
  Brownie Neighborhood Park, 10000 Brownie Dr.
  • View the meeting packet with a summary of public input and survey results. 

Contact

For more information, contact Lindsey Machamer, Project Management Supervisor, Parks and Recreation, by phone at (512) 974-9541 or by email.