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.

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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Little Stacy Park Improvements Project

Posted on July 23, 2015 by President

A kick-off meeting for the Little Stacy Park improvements project is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th from 9-11am for initial public input. The meeting will be held on-site at the park. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation department is working with landscape … Continue reading →

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City of Austin is accepting applications for its annual CityWorks Academy

Posted on July 17, 2015 by President

Learn the A to Z of City Operations! The City of Austin is accepting applications for its annual CityWorks Academy. This Academy is a 12-week curriculum for Austin residents to learn about the local government processes, procedures, and the people … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront TALKABOUT#5: Designing Urban Landscapes for People and Nature

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Secretary

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 – 6:30pm Join us for the fifth Talkabout in a series about the future of the South Central Waterfront of Austin’s beloved Lady Bird Lake. Scott Cataffa, a Principal at CMG Landscape Architecture, a nationally awarded … Continue reading →

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