Austin Parks and Recreation Projects

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

Austin Parks and Recreation is partnering with The Trail Conservancy to improve the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. City Council District 3

Austin Parks and Recreation has begun the concept planning process for Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park to guide future improvements to park amenities, accessibility, recreational use, environmental restoration, improved circulation and access.

The Elisabet Ney Museum closed to the public on December 30, 2024, for much-needed renovations. This project is in the construction phase. City Council District 9

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) has completed Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan approved by Austin City Council, which includes renovations in addition to site improvements. City Council District 9

The Fiesta Gardens Complex Rehabilitation project will focus on preserving and restoring the character-defining architectural features of the historic buildings while providing rehabilitation to meet current codes. City Council District 3

Phase 1 improvements are identified in the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan approved by Council in 2021. City Council District 1

The Givens District Park Vision Plan was approved in January 2019 to provide a framework for improvements to the park, detailed on this page. City Council District 1