Author Archives: Erik Harris
Walnut Creek Trail – Replace the Base!
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
Balcones Park Project Updates
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
March 2nd 2019 – Signup for It’s My Park Day!
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
Balcones Park Trail Closures and Trail Construction Update
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
April 7, 9am-1pm: Pool Landscape and Trail Workday – Help Needed!
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
Creekside Trail Repairs Complete!
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
Nov 4th – Mark your calendars for It’s My Park Day
Want to help beautify Balcones Park and get some exercise and fresh air? Please mark your calendars to help out! Here are details for what we plan to accomplish: 1) Trash Cleanup throughout park and greenbelt to Mopac. If we … Continue reading
