MARBLE FALLS, Texas – The City of Marble Falls is proud to announce it has been awarded a $750,000 Local Park Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, following Commission approval at its January 22 meeting.
The grant will support Phase 1 improvements at Westside Park, advancing the City’s ongoing efforts to expand equitable access to high-quality recreational amenities. Funded through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Park Grant Program, the award provides 50 percent matching funds on a reimbursement basis to support the development of public parkland dedicated in perpetuity.
Planned Phase 1 improvements at Westside Park include:
- Construction of an inclusive playground
- Parking lot improvements
- Interbank trail upgrades and enhancements
- Expansion and renovation of restroom facilities
Westside Park is currently in the design phase, with construction anticipated following final design completion and procurement. With the addition of the TPWD grant, total funding for Westside Park improvements now totals $3.35 million, consisting of:
- $2.0 million in City of Marble Falls funding
- $750,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- $600,000 in private donations dedicated to the inclusive playground
“The investment in Westside Park represents our commitment to creating inclusive, accessible, and sustainable recreational spaces for our community,” said Lacey Dingman, Director of Parks and Recreation. “This grant allows us to move forward with improvements that will benefit residents of all ages and abilities for generations to come.”
Funding for the Local Park Grant Program is provided through a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods, as well as federal offshore gas royalties through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
For more information about Westside Park or the City’s Parks and Recreation projects, visit www.marblefallstx.gov.
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