Category Archives: Milwood News

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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Milwood’s Neighborhood Garage Sale – THIS Saturday, April 7th

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Meg Davis

Don’t Miss the Chance to Find some Treasures from your neighbors!! Thank you to all who participated!! Map and List of 20+ Participating Homes. Make sure to check back on Friday for the Final List: Map and Addresses have been … Continue reading →

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April 7, 9am-1pm: Pool Landscape and Trail Workday – Help Needed!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Erik Harris

We need about 20 volunteers to help finish the pool landscaping and restore the newly repaired Creekside Trail (see details below). Here is a link to sign up: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/73493-Balcones-District-Park-Friends-of-Balcones-Work-Day%21

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Creekside Trail Repairs Complete!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Erik Harris

Thanks to the grant obtained by the Friends of Balcones through the City’s NPP Program, the City-hired Contractor has completed* repairs to the “Creekside Trail” in Balcones Park. This is a great win for the neighborhood and park supporters. We … Continue reading →

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Meet the Contractor for Balcones Park Final Trail Completion Portion – Tues, March 6th

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Meg Davis

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Phase 1A – Meet the Contractor Date: March 6, 2018 Covenant United Methodist Church 4410 Duval Road, 6:30 p.m. Austin, Texas 78727 Project Description This project is the final piece of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail … Continue reading →

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Support Balcones Park’s Trail Repairs thru Amplify Austin: March 1 at 6pm to March 2 at 6pm

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Meg Davis

Donate to Balcones Park on or before Fri, March 2nd at 6pm! And Grow Your Donation! APF will match 25% of every donation to our park up to the first $2,500! AND Many Big Austin Employers will also match their … Continue reading →

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Volunteer at It’s My Park Day – Sat. March 3rd, 10am-2pm at Balcones Park

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Meg Davis

Please consider joining us and your neighbors to help us make improvements to our beloved Balcones Park! All ages and abilities welcome! Saturday, March 3rd from 10am-2pm Sign-up HERE so we will get credit for your volunteer hours towards our … Continue reading →

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