Development
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
Engineers share updates on the status of Butler Park
About the project
Residents at the meeting ques- tioned why there were over 70 parking spaces included in plans presented for the park, but City Manager Joseph Molis said the parking lot can act as over ow for nearby Rough Hollow Elementary parents.
In May, the $22 million Lakeway Parks Bond was approved in an e ort to revamp the city’s public park system. Five projects are included in the bond; apart from Butler Park, projects include improvements to the activity center, city park, swim center, and tennis court. In terms of time frame for development of the park, the city is hoping to have the project go out for bid over the summer and be presented to City Council as early as September, said Bennett. Ideally, construction would begin between October and November and last about a year.
amphitheater, ninja course and mountain bike course. The playscape at the park is intended to blend in with the environment while providing a space for children to play and explore, Lakeway Director of Parks and Recreation Andra Bennett said. Civil engineering/architecture rm Dunaway & Associates is assisting with the project, which is accepting resident feedback.
With plans underway for a new park in Rough Hollow, tentatively named Butler Park, Lakeway city leaders and engineers from Dunaway & Associates hosted a meeting Oct. 28 to share artistic renderings and provide updates on the status of the park. The 9.5-acre park is part of the Lakeway Parks Bond, and will contain a multisports complex,
9.5 acres $2M bond-funded project 1 year completion once construction begins 5 projects total within $22M parks bond
Pavilion with restroom Multi-sport court Gaga ball pit Mountain bike course
Multi-sport elds Ninja course Amphitheater Playground
Butler Park area
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Parking areas
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Moving forward
Lakeway continues to take resident input on proposed plans for the park at www.lakeway-tx. gov/2162/2024-Parks-Bond. Those interested can take a look at Lakeway’s website to view concept plans and imagery for Butler Park as well as other parks approved in the May parks bond.
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The incoming park is located in the Rough Hollow neighborhood.
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