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Perry Playground Park

Location: 4900 Fairview Dr. 78731 Map

For more information about this park, call the City of Austin Parks Department at (512) 974-6700. For Travis County parks, call (512) 854-7275

This park is not reservable.

Size: 6.00 Acres

Amenities:
Basketball Courts 1
Multipurpose Fields 1
Picnic Shelters 1
Picnic Tables 5
Playgrounds 1
Soccer Fields 1
Tennis Courts 2
Trail Miles 0.4

Interesting geological phenomena at Perry Park

Description: Perry Playground Park abounds with playground equipment as it is next to Highland Park Elementary. Perry Park was once a limestone quarry so there are many geological aspects to explore.

A running track circles the various playing fields and runs along a natural wooded area. This wooded area has its own set of trails.

Meanwhile, volunteers continue efforts at thinning underbrush, removing non-native plants and grooming the nature trail through the woods. Recent accomplishments include:

With the help of an APF 2008 Neighborhood/ACL Grant and the HPWBANA the park playscape now has bucket swings for toddlers.
HPWBANA continues its support of invasive plant removal by funding American Youthworks Environmental Corp for 1-2 days a year to help with the effort.
A large scale tree planting occurred in the spring of 2007.
A major repair to the running track thanks to PARD and the HP PTA.
Building a nature trail with wide trails, a surface of crushed granite and native plant markers

The next project is more invasive plant removal in the spring of 2010.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Highland Park West Balcones Area Neighborhood Assn. Nadene Morning http://www.main.org/hpwbana/

City of Austin Park Directory

Gallery:

Perry Park nature trail entrance

Interesting geological phenomena at Perry Park

This page is a work in progress. Do you have pictures, stories, or additional information about this park you would like to share? We'd love to hear from you. Email Rosie or call 477-1566.

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