BY ANNA MANESS
Taking a step back
Funding the project
Halff, a construction firm, is working with the city to develop Blue Hole Park’s master plan, Gar- rett said. Officials must consider the park’s cliffs, topography and floodplain during redevelopment. In Blue Hole’s community survey, which is not yet finalized, residents suggested incorporating picnic pavilions, and implementing water access for kayaks and paddle boards, Garrett said. “I think for my grandkids, it would be fun to have an additional splash pad,” Ellie Krieger said. Garey Park’s finalized Phase 2 improvements consist of over a dozen projects, including an expansion to Garey House, cabins, an amphithe- ater, a skate ranch and mountain bike trails. Renovations will likely take 12 months and can move forward once a construction contract is approved by City Council, which Garrett said could be as early as February. The city has until March 2027 to use a $20 mil- lion donation for park improvements left in Garey’s will.
Out of the three current parks projects, only Garey Park has funding, Garrett said. City Council will be presented with Blue Hole Park’s survey findings Feb. 11 and San Gabriel’s final master plan March 11, Garrett said. Blue Hole Park’s master plan is set to be finalized by October. Once staff has a cost estimate for San Gabriel Park, it could be put on a future general obligation bond for citizens to vote on, Garrett said. She said the next opportunity to pass a bond could be anywhere from 2026-2028. Blue Hole Park could be funded in the city’s capital budget within the next couple of years, she said.
Improvements at Garey Park include an expansion of Garey House, adding 75 more seats indoors.
Going to Garey Park
182 events in 2024, including weddings, rehearsals, photo sessions, parties and funerals
115,474 visitors in 2024
$35 million in funding for projects
SOURCE: CITY OF GEORGETOWN/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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