The Department of the Interior'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 Cameron County to develop the 10.83-acre Santa Maria Community Park. The project will create new recreational opportunities, including a splash pad, covered basketball court, ballfields, perimeter fencing, trails, benches, playground,...
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 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 these funds to the City of Yoakum to rehabilitate and add new amenities to Yoakum City Park. Project elements include a new splash pad, renovated accessible trails, an accessible restroom, accessible bleachers and shade structures for sports fields, renovated tennis, pickleball,...
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 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,...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to renovate the 88.5-acre Riverside Park in Brownwood, Texas. The proposed project elements include native landscaping, signage, picnic gazebos, restroom improvements, a rain collection system, site furnishings, trails with lighting, an all-abilities playground, and restoration of a sand volleyball court. TPWD will sub-grant...
The National Park Service awarded a $498,132 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 fund improvements to the 149-acre Cuero Municipal Park, including the addition of a new skate park, walkways, bike rack, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, lighting, parking lot, and native trees. These enhancements will provide new recreational amenities and barrier-free...
This Project Grant award of $1,500,000.00, provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will support the renovation and expansion of amenities at Victor Park in Harlingen, Texas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Harlingen to construct new facilities including a splash pad, basketball court, concession stand, perimeter fencing,...
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 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...