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 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 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 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 U.S. 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 the Town of Little Elm to improve the campground at Little Elm Park. The project elements include creating approximately 17 tent sites with an accessible granite path, adding two concrete trail sections, improving crosswalk...
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 $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...
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 the funds to the City of Brownfield to improve Gillham-Howell Park. The 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. The...
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,...