Austin Parks and Recreation

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Montopolis Neighborhood Park Playground Project

Montopolis Playground

City Council District 3

Project Summary

Austin Parks and Recreation partnered with Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the Montopolis Neighborhood Park playground. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 11, and the playground is now complete and open to the public!

 

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Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Parks Foundation and community members gathered on June 11 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the Montopolis Neighborhood Park Pool and Playground at 1200 Montopolis Rd. The playground is now complete and open to the public!

View concept plan (PDF) | Vea plan conceptual en español (PDF)

Background

Austin Parks and Recreation partnered 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. 

Drawing of Montopolis Park concept showing layout of playground near pool and recreation center

Project Timeline

  • Fall 2023: Concept Design and Community Engagement
  • Winter 2023: Permitting
  • Fall 2024: Construction Began
  • Spring 2026: Construction Complete

 

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
  • Staff Feedback Questionnaire

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Declan Loughlin, Austin Parks and Recreation Project Manager Associate, by email or phone at (512) 974-9507.