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 U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $416,436.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This grant will fund the development of Buffalo Camp County Park in Lake Jackson, TX. TPWD will make a subaward to Brazoria County to execute this project, which will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities. The project's...
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 $1,181,878 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant these funds to the City of Mont Belvieu to enhance and expand recreational amenities at Joe Matthews Park. The project scope includes constructing an entry gate and sign, an accessible dock and pier...
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 federal Project Grant award, 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 fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to make a subaward to the City of College Station for developments at Independence Park. The $1,500,000.00 grant will support park improvements and outdoor recreation infrastructure that will benefit the general public over the 3-year period from...
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 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). The grant funds will be sub-granted by TPWD to the City of Pasadena, Texas to implement Phase 1 site improvements and initial development at Preston Park. The project scope includes site work, demolition, grading, utilities, trail construction, water circulation fountains, lighting, site...
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...