Little Stacy Park Stream Restoration

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Communications

The following post is reprinted from the summer 2015 SRCC Neighborhood Newsletter:

In an effort to remediate hazardous road conditions caused by eroded streambanks along Little Stacy Park, City of Austin Watershed Protection is planning to turn the park segment of Sunset Lane into a trail. These efforts will re-direct stormwater runoff generated by the roadway and limit other sources of runoff. The Little Stacy Park Stream Restoration Project will include expanding the Grow Zone along the creek to slow down and filter stormwater runoff. Existing damaged areas will be rehabilitated with native plants and greenery. The closed portion of Sunset Lane will be converted into a hike & bike trail to provide natural space and amenities for neighborhood park users.

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Note: An upcoming vote will be taken by the City to decide on support for this project

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The Summer 2015 Newsletter Is Here

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Communications

The summer 2015 SRCC Newsletter should be finding your front door knobs shortly! You can also get a head start on reading it here! Some of our features include:

  • Pedestrian beacons at the Riverside Crossing at Alameda
  • Stacy Scouts volunteer update
  • Travis Heights Art Trail 2015
  • Restoration projects at both Big Stacy and Little Stacy Parks
  • Fourth of July picnic info, and more!

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2015 Adopt-A-Park Summit on Saturday

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Communications

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The 2015 Adopt-A-Park Summit, hosted by Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Parks and Recreation, is coming up just around the corner!

Register today to join other Adopt-A-Park groups from across the city as we come together to share best practices and attend educational workshops on how to work most effectively to improve and maintain our parks.

Details:

Adopt-A- Park Summit
Saturday, June 20, 2015
12:30pm to 4:00pm
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
To register, please visit http://austinparks.org/calendar.html.

Click below for workshop topics…

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Dedication of Stacy Park Bridge Mosaic in Honor of Larry Monroe

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Communications

Update: Here is some additional background information on the creation of the Stacy Park Bridge Mosaic: From Arts+Labor Magazine.

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The dedication of the Stacy Park Bridge mosaic in honor of Larry Monroe is this Saturday! SRCC is even getting its own presence in the artwork (see above)! Please see details below on logistics and directions. We hope to see you there on Saturday.

Date:   Saturday, June 20

Time:  9-10 a.m. arrival, 10-11 dedication and blessing

Bridge Location: The bridge is in the 1500 block of East Side Drive. East Side Drive is five blocks east of South Congress and runs along the west side of Stacy Park, all the way from Live Oak Street (south end) to Monroe Street (north end). The bridge is a half block or so north of Monroe Street.

Dedication Location: The pavilion at Little Stacy Park, just north of the bridge.

Parking:  Parking near the park pavilion is limited, so please DO NOT park near the pavilion unless you are helping with the dedication. Please DO park along East Side Drive (between Monroe and Live Oak) or elsewhere in the neighborhood.

To get to the pavilion: From Monroe Street, walk north along East Side Drive (towards downtown). See the condos across the street from the park. Walk across the bridge, and you’ll see the pavilion ahead. The street will not be closed, so please watch for cars if there are any.

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SRCC General Membership Meeting Minutes 6/1/15

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Secretary

SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, June 1, 2015 7:15 PM
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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