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 (TPWD) received a $1,500,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on July 31, 2024. TPWD will sub-grant the funds to Harris County, Texas to develop a 0.4 mile concrete hike and bike trail that will provide public access to 245 linear feet of frontage land along the Buffalo Bayou. The project will also involve demolition, clean up, habitat restoration on 1.62 acres,...
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 $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 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was awarded a $496,000 Project Grant from the U.S. National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used to build TPWD's capacity and effectively administer the Land and Water Conservation Fund programs in Texas. Specifically, the funds will enable TPWD to increase the quality of outdoor recreation resources through staff training, capacity building, and...
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 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...
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 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 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,...