The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the award to the City of Pasadena, Texas to implement Phase 1 site improvements and initial development at Preston Park. The project work includes site work and demolition, grading and utilities, trail construction, water circulation fountains, lighting, site amenities,...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $3.39 million Project Grant from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to improve recreational access and natural environment appreciation at Challenger Seven Memorial Park in Harris County, Texas. The grant period runs from September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Under the award, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant funds to Harris County to...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant $1.5 million awarded under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) of the Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office to renovate Jerry Matheson Park in Tomball, Texas by September 2025. Renovations to the park aim to attract community members back through installation of a new playground and splashpad, construction of pickleball courts, improvements to the baseball field, and...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The funds will be sub-granted to the City of Brownfield to improve the Gillham-Howell Park. Project elements include site work, utilities, a walking trail, shade pavilions, interpretive signage, site amenities, native landscaping, an all-abilities playground, pond aeration, and fishing piers. This...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $1.4 million project grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on September 1, 2022. The grant funds will be subawarded to the City of Pittsburg, Texas to support development of recreational amenities at Fair Park community park. Specifically, the grant will support construction of an inclusive playground, plaza, amphitheater, boardwalk, fishing pier, parking area,...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a $1,500,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on July 31, 2024. TPWD will sub-grant the funds to Harris County, Texas to develop a 0.4 mile concrete hike and bike trail that will provide public access to 245 linear feet of frontage land along the Buffalo Bayou. The project will also involve demolition, clean up, habitat restoration on 1.62 acres,...
The National Park Service awarded a $910,026 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the North Houston District to renovate the 11-acre Wussow Park. The project will convert underutilized amenities into a shaded outdoor gym with exercise equipment, add U8 and U11 soccer fields, expand and update the playground, and enhance accessibility with ADA...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to renovate and expand amenities at Victor Park in Harlingen, Texas. The project will upgrade the existing swimming pool and equipment, and add new facilities such as a splash pad, basketball court, concession stand, sports lighting, and picnic shelters. TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Harlingen to execute the...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was awarded a $2,865,130 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and expand amenities at the Onion Creek Greenway in Travis County, Texas. The project will remove existing pavement, add native landscaping, and provide new park amenities such as play structures at the former county fleet facility. This will create nature-based outdoor recreation...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service provided a $1,500,000 Project Grant award under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the award to the City of Del Rio, Texas to renovate and develop park facilities into an all-inclusive park. The project includes site work and demolition, shading and walkways, a musical sensory area, an all-inclusive playground, an...