Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields Concept Plan

The Parks and Recreation Department is in Phase 2 of the concept plan implementation. The concept plan for Highland Neighborhood Park was completed in 2017 through input from community members and provides a vision for future development. Phase 1 of implementation was completed in 2019 and included the installation of a new playground. Phase 2 of implementation began with community input to further the park design and prioritize the improvements for the next phase. As of July 2024, this project is complete and open to the public. District 4

Community Ribbon Cutting
Come join project staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony and enjoy the park! Please dress comfortably for the weather.
Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
403 W. St. Johns Ave., Austin, Texas 78752

Background

Concept Planning Process and Phase 1 Implementation

View the final Concept Plan Report (PDF)
Phase 1 Implementation (2019)
Concept Plan Background (2015-2017)
Concept Plan Community Engagement (2016)

Project Description

Highland Phase 2 Anticipated Scope Plan

The scope for phase 2 of the concept plan implementation included: two 125’ ball fields with lighting, a new site irrigation system, a loop walking trail, benches, a new drinking fountain, parking lot improvements, utilities for a future restroom/community building and 25 additional trees. The design reflects sensitivity for the Waller Creek watershed and provides green infrastructure opportunities in collaboration with Austin’s Watershed Protection Department. The project also participated in the City of Austin Arts in Public Places (AIPP) program to commission a permanent art installation within the park.

Project Timeline

April 2021: Community Engagement (Complete)
Summer 2021: Permitting and Construction Documents (Complete)
Fall 2022: Construction Started
Summer 2024: Construction Completion

Community Engagement

PARD held two virtual meetings in 2021. The purpose of the meetings was to develop the design of the concept plan further and to prioritize the scope of phase 2. A summary of the two community meetings can be found below.

Virtual Community Meeting #1
March 31, 2021

Zoom meeting recording (YouTube)
Meeting chat (PDF)
Presentation (PDF, 12 MB)
Presentación en español (PDF, 12 MB)

Virtual Community Meeting #2
June 24, 2021

Zoom recording - Grabación en español (YouTube)
Presentation (English/español, PDF, 6 MB)
Meeting chat (PDF)

Community Survey: March 31 to April 25, 2021 (view summary of results)

Community members identified preferences between variations of park designs.

Funding and Resources

This project construction is funded through the 2018 GO Bond and Parkland Dedication funding. Additionally, an Urban Forestry Grant through the City of Austin Development Services was awarded for the planting of 25 additional trees. The Highland Park Neighborhood Association has also applied for an Austin Parks Foundation grant for additional funding.

Contact Information

For more information or project questions, contact Patrick Beyer, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department by phone at (512) 974-9476 or by email.