Austin Parks and Recreation Department Wants Community’s Input

Posted on June 1, 2015 by President

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The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is asking for the community’s input in planning future park development by completing a short park user survey. Individual specific park survey results will be collected from May 20th – July 6th, 2015. This short 7 question survey asks park users what they use in the park and what amenities they want to see in the park in the future.

Signs will be posted in select parks with a QR code (a barcode used to store a URL) and the URL will link to an online survey that park users can quickly complete on their smart phone or tablet while sitting on the bench in the park. This short survey is one of several opportunities that park users will have to give their input.

Over the next year and half the Parks and Recreation Department will be collecting data to update the Long Range Plan for Land, Facilities and Programs (LRP). This plan is developed by the Parks and Recreation Department staff using demographic information, surveys, trends and standards for parks and in collaboration with multiple neighborhood representatives, non-profit organizations, public entities, and interested citizens on the future of the park system. Information will be collected from May of 2015 throughout 2016.

The LRP is a guide for future growth and development of Austin’s parks and recreation system and is an update to the 2010 Long Range Plan for Land, Facilities and Programs.  The plan will not be able to list all of the many projects being implemented as part of the Department’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and its operating budget, but this plan will address the larger vision and projects that we will focus on in the future.

Resource:
Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan for Land, Facilities and Programs
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/parks-recreation-long-range-plan-land-facilities-and-programs-lrp-adopted-november-2010

How to Read QR Codes with a Smartphone: http://www.techhive.com/article/242873/how_to_read_qr_codes_with_a_smartphone.html

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They have the survey signs at Big Stacy and Little Stacy Parks, but not Heritage Oaks Parks. Park users should be able to find the signs with the survey information at an obvious point within each park (entryway at parking lot, playscape, etc.). You can choose to use any QR code reader, or you can manually type in the survey link beneath the QR code on the sign.

There is also a short 5 minute strategic planning survey from PARD that is more general if anyone is interested in giving additional feedback.
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Good News from Sherwood Oaks!

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Communications

Following last week’s heavy rains, we are happy to report that for the first time since the 2012 completion of the $5 million Sherwood Oaks Storm Drain Project, the City has received no notices of flooding of homes or properties in the Sherwood Oaks neighborhood. Sherwood Oaks is located toward the southern end of the SRCC map, sharing a border with St. Edward’s University. Thanks to Elloa Matthews for the update. And a big thanks to City of Austin Watershed Protection, Public Works Department and SRCC members Marty Christman and Jeff Kessel for their work on this major project.

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Trail & Field Restoration at Big Stacy Park

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Communications

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At last month’s SRCC general membership meeting, representatives from City of Austin Watershed Protection and the Parks & Recreation Department were on hand to introduce plans to repair the field and walking trail areas at Big Stacy Park. Watershed Protection has identified continued erosion issues from the playing fields which is causing excessive rainfall and sediment runoff into Blunn Creek. The restoration project would include the following:

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SRCC General Membership Meeting Agenda 6/1/15

Posted on May 28, 2015 by vicepresident

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

AGENDA
To be sure you get a vote, become a member. You can join or renew online www.srccatx.org. Not sure if you are current? Email membership@srccatx.org and we’ll let you know.
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City of Austin Flood Recovery Information

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Communications

We hope that everyone stayed safe during the Memorial Day weekend storms and our thoughts go out to those affected by flooding in the Central Texas area. Please utilize the following online resources to learn more about the recovery effort and how you can help! Contact communications@srccatx.org to contribute more links to this ongoing page.

Austin 3-1-1: Remember to contact Austin 3-1-1 (via website or mobile app) at any time with questions or to request City services. The City will be using 3-1-1 to process resident requests to pick up any large limbs or debris caused by the storm.

ATX Floods: Always track flood information and weather-related road closures around town with this City of Austin tool.

City of Austin FAQ on Flood Preparedness: Check out tips and FAQs here.

Other up-to-date info available at the Statesman, KXAN, KUT, KVUE and other local news outlets.

Have any stories you would like to share with our community? Comment here or on our Facebook page.

Want to help with cleanup efforts in the community or donate to those in need? Check out a few involved organizations here.

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