Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park and Woodland Pocket Park Improvements

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Heritage Oaks Concepts (PDF)        Woodland Concepts (PDF)

Project Description

Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park and Woodland Pocket Park are both undergoing planning for future improvements that reflect the needs and preferences of their communities. Located less than a mile apart, these parks serve established neighborhoods and each offer unique opportunities for enhancements tailored to the community use and context. The engagement process will include two rounds of focused outreach designed to gather meaningful input, ensuring that the proposed improvements align closely with community priorities. For Heritage Oaks, we are specifically seeking input to build upon recent improvements like the nature play installation, completed in September 2025, and to explore opportunities for improved accessibility, ADA compliance, and better connectivity to the back pond area. For Woodland Park, we will work with area residents to determine priorities for future improvements to the undeveloped site.

Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park

Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Draft Concept Plans

Based on the community input from Round 1, Austin Parks and Recreation created two concepts to consider before a final single concept is designed. The final concept may have elements of both concepts. Below you can see images of the park concept plans.

Heritage Oaks Concepts (PDF)

Heritage Oaks Concept 1: Western Connectivity

Concept 1: Western Connectivity includes the following proposed features:

Heritage Oaks Concept 2: Eastern Play

Concept 2: Eastern Play includes the following proposed features:

Background

Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park is located at 2100 Parker Lane, Austin, Texas 78741, and is approximately 3.5 acres. As an established community park, it offers passive recreational opportunities, including a paved loop path, picnic areas, and a newly installed Nature Play area added in September 2025. 

Project Description

The planning process will build on the park’s existing amenities to preserve its natural character while exploring the evolving needs of the community.

Objectives

• Improve access to the park for all users
• Maintain the park’s natural setting and minimize the visual impact of new infrastructure
• Protect and maintain existing shade trees
• Explore opportunities to activate underutilized areas within the park to provide greater visibility and address safety concerns, with focus on the wooded, northeastern area of the park
• Enhance ADA accessibility throughout the park

Woodland Pocket Park

Woodland Neighborhood Park Concept Plan Drafts

Based on the community input from Round 1, Austin Parks and Recreation created two concepts to consider before a final single concept is designed. The final concept may have elements of both concepts. Below you can see images of the two park concept plan drafts.

Woodland Concepts (PDF)

Woodland Park Concept 1: Flexible Field

Woodland Park Concept 1: Flexible Field includes the following proposed features:

Woodland Park Concept 2: Dry Creek

Woodland Park Concept 2: Dry Creek includes the following proposed features: 

Background

Woodland Pocket Park, located at 1810 Woodland Ave., Austin, Texas 78741, is a newly acquired green space encompassing almost 1 acre. As an undeveloped park situated on a single-family lot within a residential neighborhood, the planning process aims to gather input and identify desired uses for the space that complement the neighborhood, while carefully considering the site’s size and existing landscape.

Project Description

The park planning process aims to gather input and identify desired uses for the space that complement the neighborhood, while carefully considering the site’s size and existing landscape.

Objectives

• Improve access to the park for all users
• Maintain the park’s natural setting and minimize the visual impact of new infrastructure
• Protect and maintain existing shade trees
• Gather feedback on community’s priorities for the space and the desired level of development appropriate for a pocket park

Anticipated Schedule

The anticipated schedule below may shift and change, partially depending on the community engagement outcomes and available funding.

• Fall 2025 to Spring 2026: Community Engagement and Concept Planning
• Spring 2026 to Spring 2027: Permitting and Contracting
• Summer to Winter 2027: Construction

Community Engagement

Community members are invited to participate in community engagement events and opportunities for Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park and Woodland Pocket Park. Opportunities to connect with project staff include pop-ups nearby and at park sites during the two rounds of engagement.

Funding and Resources

This project will be funded through Parkland Dedication Fund.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact APR Landscape Designer, Carolina English by email or at (512) 974-9480.