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 U.S. National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $1,234,828 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Baytown, Texas to develop a 5.25-acre site at 4000 Tompkins Road. The project will create new outdoor recreation infrastructure, including a kayak launch, fishing piers, covered picnic areas, pavilions, an all-abilities playground, walking...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). As a sub-awardee, the City of Bandera will use the funding to develop inclusive play facilities and outdoor recreation areas at the City Park. Specifically, the City will install a new playscape using recyclable materials, fitness stations, benches, and...
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 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 U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,181,878 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant these funds to the City of Mont Belvieu to enhance and expand recreational amenities at Joe Matthews Park. The project scope includes constructing an entry gate and sign, an accessible dock and pier...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,781,442 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Department will subaward these funds to the City of Brenham to develop Brenham Family Park. The project will include constructing a one-mile multi-use concrete trail, recreational detention ponds, wildflower viewing areas, restrooms, parking, security lighting, a pedestrian bridge, utility...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $1.5 million project grant from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on August 30, 2022. The funding will support improvements to Peters Colony Memorial Park in Flower Mound, Texas through September 30, 2025. As the primary grantee, Texas Parks and Wildlife will subgrant funds to the Town of Flower Mound to develop a pavilion, site preparation, hardscaping,...
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 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...