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Playgrounds
Bastrop’s planned playground upgrades
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Bastrop’s playgrounds are getting a makeover with the city rolling out a series of upgrades in the coming months. The improvements, ocials said, aim to create more inclusive spaces while modernizing equipment.
During an Oct. 21 meeting, Bastrop City Council approved a $2.9 million purchasing contract for a variety of playground improvements ranging from new themed structures to splash pads and more. “Council had the opportunity to borrow some money with no impact to the tax rate, and also had the ability to pay down other debt because of some savings we did in the debt fund,” Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said during her State of the City address in early September. The nearly $2.9 million will be applied across four parks, including Minerva Delgado Park and Fisherman’s Park. “Minerva Delgado will have the city’s rst all- abilities park where children in wheelchairs will be able to access every single shade structure,” Carrillo-Trevino said. “We will also have a splash pad at Minerva Delgado that is all-abilities.” A splash pad at Minerva Delgado Park would not mark the rst in Bastrop, as there is an existing one at Fisherman’s Park. “I know the splash pad at Fisherman’s Park is very near and dear to some folks’ hearts,” Carrillo- Trevino said. “It’s a great area, and kids love it.” However, she emphasized it does not recirculate water, so the city plans to implement improvements from March 2 to May 18. “So in the summer months, we waste about a million gallons a month,” Carrillo-Trevino said. “That’s very painful when you have residents in the county or in the periphery whose wells are dropping precipitously.”
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Fisherman's Park Cost: $661,253 Address: 1200 Willow St., Bastrop
Minerva Delgado Park Cost: $1.7 million Address: 709 Laurel St., Bastrop
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Fireman's Park Cost: $256,615 Address: 600 Hill St., Bastrop
Mayfest Park Cost: $250,048 Address: 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop
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Bark Park
Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena
Improvements at Mayfest Park Trails, trees and greenery Concessions Seating Restrooms Parking Signage and lighting Shaded areas
Beyond playground improvements, Bastrop ocials have identied the Bark Park, a 1.2-acre site along Grady Tuck Lane, as another key space for upgrades. “The park oers dogs the freedom to run, play and socialize while also fostering mean- ingful connections among their owners,” Parks and Recreation Director Terry Moore said during a meeting in June. These social interactions contribute signicantly to the sense of community and support well-being, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of life for all who visit. During a community improvement meeting in mid-2025, residents requested more shade and parking, and updated water features.
The city of Bastrop has sought resident input for improvements to the Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena since September as part of an eort to amend the “Experience Bastrop” Parks Master Plan. Margaret Staton—a 12-year-old who competes in barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway roping—is among the many who voiced a desire to see the benets that an upgraded facility would have on the community. “People say the Western way of life is dying, but I have seen rsthand towns much smaller than Bastrop turn into bigger cities when events come to town,” Staton said. Carrillo-Trevino told Bastrop City Council a feasibility study, which would help determine the potential cost of proposed amenities, would be shared with ocials at a future meeting.
Mayfest Park Rodeo Arena will undergo updates to enhance its usability for residents and visitors.
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