Our Parks Our Future: Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan

The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is in the final stages of developing the long range plan to guide the development and growth of Austin’s park system. You are invited to review the plan and see how the community's input has impacted the vision for the next 10 years.
View full draft of Long Range Plan as PDF here.
Scroll down to review the draft recommendations and long range plan. You can also view the comments received.
Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan Recommendations
The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is in the final stages of developing the long range plan to guide the development and growth of Austin’s park system. You are invited to review the plan and see how the community's input has impacted the vision for the next 10 years.
View full draft of Long Range Plan as PDF here.
Scroll down to review the draft recommendations and long range plan. You can also view the comments received.
Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan Recommendations
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Full Draft Long Range Plan
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Planning Sub-Area Maps
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Station One: Welcome!
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Share your personal story about the history of Austin parks?
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Station Two: Why Plan?
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What are your thoughts on the peer city review?
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Station Three: What we've heard- are we right?
almost 2 years agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThis discussion has concluded, but you can still review the information.Do you agree that these themes should be priorities?Replies Closed -
Station Four: Investing in Existing Parks
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Share your thoughts on how we are currently investing.
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Station Five: Existing Facility Distribution and Trends Impacting Park Planning
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We know the areas that are deficient, but what are the types of things people need in these areas?
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Station Six: Tell Us What You Want to See
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We've summarized local trends and priority needs for the six park planning sub-areas in the city. Let us know if we are on the right track and what we are missing. You can navigate through each sub-area discussion.- Where can we improve access and connections to existing parks?
- Where should we invest in
improvements to and maintenance of existing parks?
- Where would you like new parks to be located?
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Station Six: Central Sub-Area
almost 2 years agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThis discussion has concluded, but you can still review the information.Where can we improve access and connections to existing parks?Where should we invest in improvements to and maintenance of existing parks?Where would you like new parks to be located?The community has said they would like to have more trails, natural spaces, outdoor pools, off-leash dog areas and community gardens. Where would they be located?
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Station Six: North Sub-Area
almost 2 years agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThis discussion has concluded, but you can still review the information.
Where can we improve access and connections to existing parks?Where should we invest in improvements to and maintenance of existing parks?Where would you like new parks to be located?The community has said they would like to have more trails, natural spaces, off-leash areas, water sport rentals, and community gardens. Where should they be located?
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LRP Community Engagement Timeline
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Phase 1: Our Parks, Our Future LRP Launch
Our Parks Our Future: Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan has finished this stageOur Parks, Our Future 2018-2028 Long Range Plan begins by inviting the community into the process of shaping the future of Austin parks and facilities.
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Phase 2: What do Austin Parks mean to you?
Our Parks Our Future: Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan has finished this stageDuring this phase, PARD will engage the community to understand what is going well, what needs improvement, and where the opportunities and challenges are at our parks and facilities. -
Phase 3: Developing the Plan
Our Parks Our Future: Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan has finished this stageThis phase begins the articulation of the Long Range Plan through multiple planning summits, open houses, and SpeakUp Austin forums. At the end of this phase, the LRP will be sent to the final decision makers for adoption..
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Phase 4: Our Parks, Our Future LRP Final Report
Our Parks Our Future: Austin Parks and Recreation Long Range Plan is currently at this stageIn this final stage, the final Long Range Plan that is adopted will be shared throughout Austin and will begin implementation, looking toward the 100th anniversary of the Parks and Recreation Department in 2028.
Who's listening
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Phone 512-974-6572 Email justin.schneider@austintexas.gov