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State representative announces $1M grant for all‑abilities playground at Spring Woods Park
Summary
Representative Busey told council the city secured $1,000,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Grant program to upgrade Spring Woods Park into an all‑abilities play site; council approved the related resolution.
At the Jan. 22 meeting, State Representative Brett (John) Busey told the Austin City Council his office secured $1 million in discretionary parks funding to support an all‑abilities playground upgrade at Spring Woods Park in Northwest Austin.
Busey said the grant came from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Grants program and described the investment as intended to improve accessibility, safety and play facilities for users of all ages and abilities. Councilmember Lane moved approval of the item and the council adopted the resolution recognizing the grant.
Why it mattered: The funding will support upgrades aimed at inclusive play for children with varied physical, sensory and cognitive needs; council members said the award advances regional partnerships and shared investments in district recreation assets.
Outcome: The council approved the resolution appreciating the funding and directed staff to coordinate project implementation.
