The Patterson Park playground remains closed, but the crew from Parks and Recreation is making great progress and may be done by the end of the week. The half of the playground with equipment for toddlers is finished, with fresh mulch laid over a weed barrier and rocks for drainage. The main part of the … Continue reading Playground Work Nears Completion
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Mulching Day with Texas Theta Chi
On April 8 a group neighbors and members of the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Texas spent the morning mulching the heritage oak trees at the west end of the park. We used 20 yards of mulch from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and tools from the Austin Parks Foundation … Continue reading Mulching Day with Texas Theta Chi
Dance of the Cosmos Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for April 30
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–12 noon. Join us for a celebration of Dance of the Cosmos, which is coming to Patterson Park at the end of the month! Sunday, April 30 12:00-2:00pm Corner of Schieffer Ave. and Airport Ave. Event will include: * Bring your own picnic, we'll … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for April 30
Patterson Playground Closing for Repairs
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is closing the Patterson Playground for repairs on Monday, March 27. The pour-in-place rubberized flooring has suffered extensive damage over the years is beyond the point of repair. The plan is to remove the pebbles and flooring, demo the concrete base, and replace with the mulch now … Continue reading Patterson Playground Closing for Repairs
PARD Carries Out Extensive Improvements at Patterson Park
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work at Patterson for the last month. After installing the new picnic tables for the pavilion that FoPP purchased with a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation, they kept working on a long series of improvements that have given the park a much … Continue reading PARD Carries Out Extensive Improvements at Patterson Park
Notes: February 2017 Community Meeting
Friends of Patterson Park held a community meeting on Saturday morning, February 4 at Servant Church. Donuts and childcare were provided, and 8 neighbors came out to talk with artist Jennifer Chenoweth and Brian Block, PARD liaison for Adopt-a-Park groups. Chenoweth answered various questions about Dance of the Cosmos, including the refinishing process she is … Continue reading Notes: February 2017 Community Meeting
Community Meeting to be Held Saturday, February 4
Friends of Patterson Park would like to invite the neighbors from Cherrywood, Delwood 2, Mueller, Schieffer-Willowbrook, and Wilshire Wood to an open community meeting to discuss plans at the park for 2017. Friends of Patterson Park Community Meeting Saturday, February 4, 10-11:30 a.m. Servant Church, 1605 E. 38 1/2 St., Austin, TX 78722 The main … Continue reading Community Meeting to be Held Saturday, February 4
