Tillery Neighborhood Park

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

• Tillery Neighborhood Park Community Meeting (Virtual)
  Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Join us to meet project staff, learn more about the planned park improvements and timeline, and get your questions answered. 
  Spanish interpretation will be provided.
  Register here!

   

Background

The 2.5 acres of undeveloped parkland is located at 1129 Tillery St. Austin TX 78702 in the Govalle Neighborhood. The land was purchased in partnership with the Austin Housing Department to provide a park alongside the Live + Make housing development. The parkland was acquired by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department in May 2024. The parkland is unique in that it holds a large pecan grove that has been a fixture in the neighborhood since at least the 1980's. 

Project Description

The property is currently undeveloped and lacks a sidewalk along Tillery St. Anticipated improvements will preserve the natural environment and all pecan trees on site. Currently there are approximately 100 trees on site, 12 which are heritage size pecan trees. Proposed amenities to be included that are typical of a neighborhood park will include a loop walking trail, picnic areas, a playground and fitness area.

Objectives

By turning this lot into parkland, PARD is preserving some of Austin’s history by keeping the Tillery Pecan Grove intact for future generations to enjoy. PARD seeks to accomplish the following objectives by converting this land to a Neighborhood Park:

• Preserve existing pecan trees.
• Maintain existing shade and natural feel of park.
• Provide walking trail for neighborhood.
• Provide playscape for children in the surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy.
• Provide area of outdoor fitness equipment to promote outdoor recreation.
• Create an enjoyable outdoor experience.
• Provide variety of passive and active recreation activities for the neighborhood.
• Connect pedestrians and bikers between Tillery St. and Charles St.

Anticipated Schedule

Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and the weather.

• Preliminary Design and Schematic Design: Summer 2024 - Fall 2024
• Community Engagement: Summer 2024 - Fall 2024
• Permitting Process: Fall 2024 - Fall 2025
• Design Development and Construction Documents anticipated completion: Fall 2025
• Construction Start anticipated: Fall 2025

Community Engagement 

Community members are invited to participate in community engagement events and opportunities. Community engagement for the first round will include an informational community meeting, a series of pop-ups and an online survey. In addition to feedback captured during in-person engagement, surveys will be used to document community members' input. Information on future and past community engagement events will be listed here and supported with outreach on social media and locally placed signs. 

Round One

• Tillery Neighborhood Park Community Meeting (Virtual)
  Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Join us to meet project staff, learn more about the planned park improvements and timeline, and get your questions answered. 
  Spanish interpretation will be provided.
  Register here!
• Community Survey #1 (Coming Soon)

Funding and Resources

This project will be funded through Park Land Dedication funds collected around the Govalle neighborhood.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Katie Kimball, Landscape Designer by email or phone at (512) 974-9445.