Author Archives: Erik Harris

March 5 – Mark your calendars for It’s My Park Day

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Erik Harris

Please save the date to help clean up and care for Balcones Park.  There will be projects for all ages including -Trash cleanup -Tree mulching -rebuild the berms on trail that connects the parking to the the Duval end of … Continue reading →

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Sign up published for March 7, 2020, It’s My Park Day

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Erik Harris

Dear Neighbors, please consider coming out and to help clean up and maintain Balcones Park trees, trails and landscaping. Date/Time – Saturday March 7, 2020 9AM -12 Noon Here is the link to sign up: Balcones Park Cleanup, Beautification and … Continue reading →

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It’s My Park Day – Sat. Nov 2, 2019

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Erik Harris

We are still in need of lots of volunteers! Sign up ASAP to get a free, awesome shirt! For more info or use the signup link here: Balcones Park Cleanup and Trail Work We hope to see you in the … Continue reading →

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Walnut Creek Trail – Replace the Base!

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Erik Harris

02-02-2020 update – The Parks Board has taken an active interest in the proper completion of the trail project and we can report limited success in some areas following our presentation to the Board on Nov. 22, 2019.  Several Parks Board … Continue reading →

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Balcones Park Project Updates

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Erik Harris

8/29/2019   Northern Walnut Creek Trail in Balcones Park PROJECT UPDATE We have received word that the City has authorized the contractor to repair erosion along the newly completed paved trail section between Amherst and the ball field near Scribe, as … Continue reading →

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March 2nd 2019 – Signup for It’s My Park Day!

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Erik Harris

IMPD Spring 2019 will be March 2nd – please consider coming out to help with park maintenance and beautification. It’s also a great way to get to know neighbors and explore the park and greenbelt! Signup Link –  https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/103251-Balcones-Park-and-Greenbelt Projects planned: … Continue reading →

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Balcones Park Trail Closures and Trail Construction Update

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Erik Harris

The City project to extend the Northern Walnut Creek Trail to Amherst is underway.  Construction is expected to last approximately 6 months.  This work has closed several trails so we have put together a map to help navigate around the … Continue reading →

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