The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant will fund the development of a community park in Belton, Texas that will include a new inclusive playground, open multiuse practice fields, green spaces, a butterfly garden around a historic water standpipe landmark, native plants and trees,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,312,130 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant funds will be subgranted to the City of Laredo, Texas to implement Phase 1 of the Riverbend Trails project, a 77-acre park along the Rio Grande River. The proposed scope of work includes constructing concrete hike and bike trail improvements,...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $750,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service to develop Kaufman City Lake Park. The subgrant will fund improvements including an inclusive playground, picnic pavilion, trail upgrades, fishing pier, benches, and picnic tables. The project will enhance recreational amenities and accessibility at the...
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 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. 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...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The funds will be used to renovate and expand recreational amenities at a 30-acre site in Lancaster, Texas. The project, which will be sub-granted to the Lancaster Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 1, includes trail improvements, bridge renovations,...
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 National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on September 19, 2024. TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Fort Worth to redevelop the northern section of Sycamore Park, a former public golf course. The project aims to transform the area into a functional and accessible community park. Key elements include constructing a manmade wetland storm...
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 Terrell to improve Kings Creek Park. The Phase 1 project objectives include constructing a 1-mile paved multi-purpose trail, rebuilding the basketball court outside the floodway, reducing impervious cover in the floodway, and installing...