The Austin City Council adopted the Pease Park Master Plan at its October 16, 2014 regular meeting. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) appreciates the contributions of the Pease Park Conservancy (PPC) and all the community members who participated in the development of the master plan. With a focus on enhancing and preserving the naturalistic feel of the park, opportunities were identified for improving gateways, sensitively adapting the historic Tudor Cottage restroom building and enhancing the playscape area. Additionally, the plan calls for additional bridge crossings across the creek and a much improved and enhanced trail system. PARD and the PPC will keep the community updated as the implementation phase begins.
Pease Park Interpretive Master Plan (PDF, 6 MB) (approved June 2020)
Kingsbury Commons will begin the construction phase in February 2020. For more information, click here.
Pease Park Master Plan Report
02 Appendix A Natural Resources
03 Appendix B Cultural Resources
04 Appendix C Public Input--Surveys
05 Appendix D Public Input--Mtgs
06 Appendix E Public Input--Comments to PARD
08 Appendix G Concept Plan Development
09 Appendix H Trees for Pease--PPC Major Efforts
10 Appendix I PARD Memo to PARB
11 Appendix J Cost Estimate - Phasing Matrix
12 Appendix K Eeyore's Birthday Stating & Events Area
13 Appendix L Park Context - References
14 Appendix M Letters of Support
Pease Park Master Plan Presentation to Boards, Commissions & Council
| Aug. 25, 2014 | Recommended by Design Commission |
| Sept. 8, 2014 | Recommended by Land, Facilities & Programs Committee of PARB |
| Sept. 9, 2014 | Recommended by Planning Commission |
| Sept. 17, 2014 | Recommended by the Environmental Board |
| Sept. 17, 2014 | Recommended by the Urban Forestry Board |
| Sept. 23, 2014 | Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board |
| Oct. 16, 2014 | Adopted by the Austin City Council |
Community Engagement
The planning process began in Fall, 2013 and included a robust public engagement process with three public meetings and nearly 1,000 survey respondents. PARD and the Parks & Recreation Board (PARB) will review the master plan and make a recommendation to the City Council.
Meeting #3: June 5, 2014
Meeting #2: Feb. 27, 2014 - View presentation
Meeting #1: Nov. 21, 2013 - View presentation
Background
>> Watch Dan VanTreeck's film on the history of Pease Park.
Since 2008, the PPC has led efforts to improve the area’s landscape, including planting 500 trees and restoring historic features in the park, such as the Tudor Cottage and 1920s Memorial Entry Gates, and the picnic tables installed by the Works Progress Administration. Founded in 1963, WRT has established a national reputation for planning public spaces across the country. Among its numerous projects, WRT has prepared a master plan for Houston’s Memorial Park and is currently working on the Trinity River Park project in Dallas. WRT also spearheaded the comprehensive “Imagine Austin” plan for the City in 2012.
To learn more about the PPC, please visit www.peasepark.com, contact (512)777-1632 or email info@peasepark.org. For updated information about the Pease Park Master Planning Process or to provide feedback, please email us or call (512)974-9478.