Cedar Park City Council approved a $2.1 million design and engineering contract with landscape architecture firm SWA Group for the next set of improvements at Lakeline Park, dubbed Phase 2. The contract includes expanded trails, an elevated walkway through the tree canopy, a new parking lot on the south side of the park, additional restrooms near the soccer fields and south parking lot, a disc golf course, and expanded recreational and educational amenities.
Lakeline Park Improvements
The design process is set to be completed by spring 2027 and construction to begin in summer 2027, with the city aiming to open the Phase 2 improvements in fall 2028. Additionally, Cedar Park officials have updated the timeline and budget for the planned pedestrian bridge over Bell Boulevard that will connect Lakeline Park to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail and the Twin Lakes Family YMCA campus.
Bell Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge
A May 18 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation included a new estimated completion date of Feb. 1, 2028. The city had previously planned to complete construction of the bridge by the end of 2027. The total budget for the pedestrian bridge and trail connection is now anticipated at $13.4 million.
Other Park Updates
WilCo broke ground on improvements to Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, including artificial turf upgrades for four fields through a sponsorship with Lonestar Soccer Club. The county will replace four fields with FIFA-certified synthetic turf to help reduce impacts from drought and wear and allow for longer playing time.
Work is complete on Ridgeline Neighborhood Park, a new park located on the Austin-Cedar Park line near Lakeline Mall. The park is now open to the public and features a looped trail, picnic areas, a water fountain, and native grass and wildflowers.
A detour is in place at the Brushy Creek North Fork Trail as part of the Toro Grande Roadway improvements project. The city advises residents to keep an eye out for ongoing construction and to abide by posted signage near the work zone.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
