Category Archives: Parks and Environment

The Parks and Environment Committee is responsible to address issues relating to development, maintenance, and regulation of public parks. The Committee also addresses issues relating to environmental concerns such as pollution, noise, erosion control, aquifer protection and tree preservation.
Parklands within SRCC include Little and Big Stacy Parks and pools, the Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail connecting them, the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve which is being transformed steadily from an overgrown thicket back to native habitat. Other areas include the Heritage Oaks Park located at Parker Lane and Windoak Drive, and a wildflower trail between Academy Drive and Drake Avenue.

Heritage Oaks Park Project Is Beginning!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Communications

Austin Parks Foundation (APF) awarded a matching grant to South River City Citizens that will enable us to create a pocket park that can be enjoyed by all residents. The planning for this project has been in progress since 2014. … Continue reading →

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Little Stacy Park Update: Pruning and Tree Health

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Communications

The City of Austin’s Urban Forestry Program has notified SRCC of pruning and tree maintenance efforts at Little Stacy Park that should commence in the coming weeks. This project is focused on pruning dead wood from the live oaks over … Continue reading →

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New Sidewalks On Woodland Avenue

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Communications

You may have noticed new sidewalks coming in along Woodland Avenue! We can report that construction is underway on the north side of the street — the sidewalk is complete from South Congress Ave to Travis Heights Blvd, and will … Continue reading →

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Public Workshops for South Central Waterfront: Sept. 1st & 3rd

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Communications

Have an idea about incorporating better public spaces into our Lady Bird Lake waterfront? We know you do! SRCC residents and other Austinites are invited to take part in two Design Workshops to inform designers in planning public space in … Continue reading →

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Waller Creek Conservancy Community Information Session

Posted on August 3, 2015 by President

Leveraging philanthropic leadership with local government, the Waller Creek Conservancy (WCC) is a non-profit community partner to the City of Austin. Currently the Conservancy is at work implementing a chain of connected greenspaces that will include a world-class outdoor eventspace; bike … Continue reading →

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