Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Awards $20 Million in Local Parks Program

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has granted over $20.6 million in local park funds, reaching near-record levels, to support the creation and improvement of outdoor recreational opportunities in Texas.

Competitive grants, distributed on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis, have been allocated to local government entities. Once funded, the sites are required to remain parkland indefinitely, ensuring proper maintenance and accessibility to the public. A total of 40 community parks across the region will benefit from these grants, gaining nature trails, native gardens, playgrounds, splash pads, dog parks, sports fields, and various other park amenities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, overseeing the local park grants program for the state, selected projects based on community population and scope.

The breakdown of grant categories includes:

• Urban Outdoor Recreation Grants for local units of government with populations exceeding 500,000, with three communities receiving this grant.
• Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grants, supporting park projects in municipalities under 500,000, with grants awarded to projects in 21 communities.
• Small Community Recreation Grants, catering to towns with populations less than 20,000, benefitting 16 communities.

For additional details on the local park grants program, please visit the TPWD local park grants page.

The following grants have been awarded alphabetically by region:

West Texas

City of Del Rio, Val Verde County

• $750,000 non-urban outdoor grant for the All-Inclusive Park project. Project elements include an inclusive playground and surfacing, shade, and accessible routes.

Town of Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County

• $150,000 small community grant for the development and renovation of Jeff Davis County Park. Project elements include a trail, a dog park, field renovations, and native landscaping.

This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in West Texas by providing accessible and well-maintained outdoor spaces for residents and visitors alike.