The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department did extensive work on the park’s trails over the last two weeks, reconditioning the existing granite path and adding two new sections. There is a new connection from the roundabout to Schieffer Ave., and another one from the roundabout to Airport Blvd., going past the basketball court … Continue reading Patterson Trails Refreshed and Extended
The Cap City Cobras, a baseball team competing in the Sandlot League, has been practicing at Patterson Park for 2 years. This weekend they came out to turn the field into a proper baseball diamond with bases marked off and a pitcher's mound. Thanks PARD for the donated materials, and thanks Cobras for the hard … Continue reading Cap City Cobras Turn Field into a Baseball Diamond
Twelve Friends of Patterson Park met at the playground on January 20 to review plans for spring projects. The major topics were 1) the tree planting planned for March 10, 2) grant application for playground improvements due April 30, and 3) spring fundraising. There was a great discussion with several issues resolved and we enjoyed … Continue reading Notes: FoPP Community Meeting Jan. 20
On January 15, Friends of Patterson Park partnered with the Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Young Lawyers Association for a Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day of Service. Lots of area attorneys and neighbors came out with their families on the holiday to mulch the large oaks and clear root collars of accumulated soil. This will … Continue reading AYLA Mulches at Patterson for MLK Day of Service
Please join Friends of Patterson Park at the pavilion on Saturday, January 20 for a community meeting to discuss projects planned for 2018. We can order pizza for dinner afterward! AGENDA 4-4:30 pm Tree planting Guest speakers: Bill Stout, Austin Parks Foundation and Suzannah DesRoches, TreeFolks Finalize project plans, including location of new grove, selection … Continue reading Community Meeting Saturday, Jan. 20
The 2017 Patterson Luminaries were a lot of fun and a great way to close out our 15th year! We were thrilled to celebrate the holiday season and our anniversary with so many neighbors, and are grateful for your support over the years. Here's to a fantastic 2018! Patterson Luminarias, Dec. 13, 2017 Photos by J. … Continue reading Luminarias Light Up Patterson
Friends of Patterson Park voted by a strong majority to support the proposed playground addition, and unanimously to support the tree planting proposal. The poll was held online October 9-11, and 37 members participated. The final tally was 35 in favor of the playground addition and 2 against, and 37 in favor of the tree … Continue reading Playground Addition and Tree Planting Projects Approved by FoPP
One of the community priorities for Patterson Park identified in the 2016 survey conducted by FoPP was improvements to the playground. The two playscapes at Patterson are about 15 years old and we need to plan for their replacement in the next five years. In the meantime, we would like to add new freestanding pieces … Continue reading Proposal for Playground Addition: Circular Monkey Bars
We are thrilled to announce that Friends of Patterson Park commissioned an illustration of the park by East Austin artist Caitlin B. Alexander. We will have 8x10 prints available at National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 for a $20 donation to support our community events. Cash or check only please.
Part of the Neighborhood Park Plan series of posts. One of the community priorities for Patterson Park identified in the 2016 survey conducted by FoPP was improvements to the skate ramp. The ramp was designed and built by the Austin Public Skatepark Action Committee and Lonestar Skateparks in 2006. It is a popular park feature, … Continue reading Proposed project: skate ramp improvements
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