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 $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'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 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 National Park Service awarded a $635,000 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 Dimmitt to construct a new splash pad facility in Dimmitt, Texas. This splash pad will be added to an existing park that currently includes a skate park, covered picnic area, and playground. The project aims to provide a safe, interactive play...
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 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 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). The grant will be used by TPWD to sub-award funds to the City of Harker Heights for the renovation and expansion of amenities at Kern Park. Key project components include: Replacing the playground equipment with accessible and engaging play equipment Renovating and...
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,...