Austin Parks and Recreation Projects

Austin Parks and Recreation is planning improvements to Bull Creek Bluff Neighborhood Park to provide ADA enhancements and a few key support features while preserving the site’s natural character. Adjacent to City Council Districts 6 and 10

Austin Parks and Recreation is partnering with The Trail Conservancy to design a modern, inclusive wayfinding system for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. City Council Districts 3, 8, 9

Austin Parks and Recreation is partnering with Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the playground at Chestnut Pocket Park. City Council District 1

The Designated Off-leash Area (DOLA) Plan for Circle C Metropolitan Park is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2026 providing a dedicated space for dogs to play off-leash.

College Row Pocket Park is located within the African American Cultural Heritage District in Central East Austin. This park project will transform this undeveloped half-acre of land into a welcoming green space. City Council District 1

The Austin Parks and Recreation is exploring temporary, fenced Dogs Off-Leash Areas (DOLAs). These projects will help Austin Parks and Recreation to understand the benefits and drawbacks of a DOLA within identified parks. Austin Parks and Recreation

Austin Parks and Recreation sought to take steps toward moving the Dougherty Arts Center out of the beloved naval center and into a newly envisioned building to be constructed on Butler Shores Park. City Council District 9

The Preliminary Plan for Duncan Neighborhood Park was completed in 2017 with Shoal Creek Conservancy. Park improvements are complete and this project is open to the public. City Council District 9

Donde Corre El Agua, or Where the Water Runs, is a community-initiated proposal to improve parkland in the East Williamson Creek Greenbelt. Partners include GO Austin, Vamos Austin, Urban Roots, and the University of Texas. City Council District 2