The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $1,234,828 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 City of Baytown to develop a 5.25-acre site at 4000 Tompkins Road. The project will create new recreational amenities, including a kayak launch, fishing piers, covered picnic areas, pavilions, an all-abilities playground,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $1,500,000.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The grant will support the development of Settlers Park (previously Silver Lake Park) in Grapevine, Texas. TPWD will make a sub-award to the City of Grapevine to execute this project, which will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation...
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 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 funds to the City of Del Rio, Texas to renovate and develop park facilities into an all-inclusive park. The project includes site work, demolition, shading and walkways, a musical sensory area, an all-inclusive playground, all-inclusive swing sets, signage, site...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $8,000,000.00 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support the development of Government Canyon State Natural Area in Texas. Specifically, the project will benefit the general public by making improvements and developments to this state-owned outdoor recreation area. The award has a performance period...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant $1.5 million from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Westchase District. Funds will support improvements to Wilcrest Park in Houston, Texas through September 2025. Projects include developing a dog park, replacing playground surfaces, constructing a children's area, porch structure, terrace, and splashpad. These developments are expected to promote outdoor...
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 National Park Service awarded a $7,599,993 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Zacate Creek Project in Laredo, Texas. The grant will fund the development of new park activities and the restoration and improvement of the Zacate Creek, a key tributary to the Rio Grande River. The project aims to provide a unique recreational amenity that is accessible to all residents,...
This $750,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The grant will provide funding to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to make a subaward to the City of Galveston for improvements at Jones Park. The project will develop and enhance public outdoor recreation areas and facilities in Galveston, TX, as identified in the state's Comprehensive...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The grant will support the renovation and expansion of recreation amenities at an approximately 30-acre site in Lancaster, Texas. Key project elements include trail improvements, bridge enhancements, new playground equipment with accessible play features, a community scent garden, accessible...