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Austin Parks And Rec Officials Seek Public Input On Bull Creek District Park Development
Two community meetings are scheduled in October and November during which residents can provide input on plans.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX -- Austin Parks and Recreation Department officials are seeking public input in creating the Bull Creek District Park Master Plan, which will serve as a guide for future park renovations and development, officials said on the city's website.
The project's $750,000 budget is derived from the City of Austin’s 2012 General Obligation Bond, officials said. Funding will be allocated for park development, design, permitting, and the first phase of construction.
PARD has conducted an ongoing online survey as well as in-person outreach toward the plans.. Based on the survey results, the department created concepts for park improvements, officials said. The concepts and survey results will be presented to the public for review and comment at two community meetings, according to PARD officials.
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Those meetings will allow the public an opportunity to provide their ideas and preferences using maps, officials said. In addition to PARD, staff from partner departments, including Watershed Protection and Austin Resource Recovery, will be available to answer questions.
Two meetings are scheduled in Huffman Hall at St. Matthew's Church, 8134 Mesa Dr. on Oct. 27 and Nov. 17. The October meeeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. while the November meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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"Bull Creek District Park’s unique property provides water-oriented recreational activities," officials said. "The park’s trails connect to a larger trail system in the Bull Creek Greenbelt, which are popular with hikers and dog owners. The 48-acre District Park was acquired in 1971 with federal funding and has three parking areas, restrooms, water fountain, picnic tables, and a sand volleyball court. "
For more information on the project, contact Project Manager Gregory Montes at Gregory.Montes@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9458, or visit austintexas.gov/bullcreekplan.
The Bull Creek District Park is located at 6701 Lakewood Dr.
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