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.

2018 Bond Task Force Public Input

Posted on November 27, 2017 by President

The City of Austin’s Bond Election Advisory Task Force is seeking public input in advance of offering its recommendations to city council for a bond package to go to voters in 2018. The council specifically directed city staff and the … Continue reading →

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SWIM 512 Master Plan and Neighborhood Pools

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vicepresident

In 2013, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department began an Aquatic Assessment which resulted in a phased approach to aquatic master planning. The Master Plan will help the Parks and Recreation Department decide how to manage aging pools … Continue reading →

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Blunn Creek Preserve Trail Signs are up!

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Communications

Thanks to David Todd and his volunteers! Trail signs installed in Blunn Creek Preserve!

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Why are my property taxes so high?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by President

Taxparency: the condition of being transparent with respect to taxpayer dollars. Many folks in our neighborhood are being pushed out of their homes due to high property taxes. One reason why we pay so much in property taxes is because … Continue reading →

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Update on Little Stacy Park renovations

Posted on November 16, 2016 by President

A recent update from PARD indicates that the planned changes to Little Stacy Park will be delayed until late 2017. It has taken far longer to iron out many of the details and complete the construction drawings than PARD anticipated. … Continue reading →

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