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Irving & Hazeline Smith Trail
5479 Old Spicewood Springs Rd

The Matthew and Hazeline Smith Trail is now open for hiking, running and biking. Interpretive signage identifies the many plants and animals you might spot along the trail.

Onion Creek
7001 Onion Creek Dr.

Along Onion Creek in Southeast Austin, this little-known park has a small playscape and gorgeous, shady hiking trails.

Upcoming Events:

Tree Planting at Nature and Science Center
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Friday, February 12, 9:00 AM

Install Tee Signs, Spread Mulch
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
Saturday, February 13, 8:00 AM

New & Existing Trees Mulch-a-thon
Barton Springs Pool
Saturday, February 13, 9:00 AM

Mulching, Pruning & Invasive Removal Volunteer
Pease District Park
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

Monthly Gardening Project
Mayfield Park and Preserve
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

Mulch and More
Pease District Park
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

Find another park   Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park Location: 8200 Grove Dr. 78741 Map Phone Number: This park is not reservable. Size: 362.00 Acres Amenities: Baseball Fields 4 Picnic Shelters 1 Picnic Tables 25 Playgrounds 1 Softball Fields 12 Trail Miles 2.3 Volleyball Courts 3

Future play area at Guerrero Colorado River Park

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Description: This huge tract of land has been largely undeveloped since its purchase as parkland 10 years ago. However, work is about to begin (see below)

See also Country Club Creek Trail.

Portions of Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park will be closed for improvement until June, 2010. These areas will be under construction and inaccessible for approximately 18 months. Improvements to the park will include a playscape, a day use area, 2 multi-use sports fields, parking, trails, public art, drainage improvements and water infrastructure development. The ball fields and playscape will remain open, but the trail and nature area will be closed during construction. For more information contact Victor Ovalle, 512-974-6745.

In July of 2009, the Austin City Council authorized the completion of a construction contract to Austin Filter Systems to begin work on developing the park. This project is part of the 1998 Bond referendum and will include two multi-use sports fields, open areas, parking, driveways, lighting, a group picnic plaza and pavilion, a memorial to Roy G. Guerrero, trails, a playscape, restroom facilities, drainage improvements and public art.

Guerrero Park Phase One map:

Key to phase one map above--All of these items will be built with the current bid offered by the City of Austin (due 9/11/08):

1 - Playscape area
2- Great Lawn
3- Parking
4- Loop Road to interior of park

Guerrero Park Phase 2 Map

Key to Phase Two map--Phase two will be built on a funds available basis. Because construction costs have risen since the original plan was made, it may not be possible to include all planned items in phase two. As many of the alternatives listed below as possible will be built during phase two:

Alt. 1a - Proposed trail
Alt. 1b - Multipurpose sports fields
Alt. 2 - Basketball court
Alt. 3a and b - Proposed trails
Alt. 4 - Stairs
Alt. 5a and b - Irrigated green space and further trail to link with existing trail

History

The Austin Parks Foundation has been leading the way for development of this magnificent riverfront park since its inception. In 1994 the Austin Parks Foundation and the Trust for Public Land helped the city acquire 228 of the parks 363 acres of land. In the years since, Austin Parks Foundation has continued to foster new partnerships and provided new resources for the park.

In 1998, Austin Parks Foundation led a successful effort to pass $10 million in bonds to pay for development of the park. As a first step, Austin Parks Foundation funded and led the master planning process. The master plan, approved in 1999, incorporates the ideas and dreams of a broad spectrum of Austin's community members. The great urban park envisioned includes community gardens, multi-use recreation areas, nature trails, a performance pavilion, a children's adventure playscape, and benches along scenic river overlooks.

In 2001, The City of Austin honored Mr. Roy G. Guerrero, fondly known as "Mr. Recreation", by adding his name to the park. During his many years of loving service to the Parks Department, Guerrero became an inspiration to thousands of young people and one of Austin's most loved and respected men.

In the past few years, Austin Parks Foundation has held numerous volunteer events at the park involving hundreds of volunteers.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Southeast Austin Trails and Greenways (SEATAG) Malcolm Yeatts 974-1840 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Country_Club_Creek_Trail/

City of Austin Park Directory
Austin Parks Foundation + Guerrero Park
Hike Information from Austin Explorer
Guerrero-Colorado River Park Bid

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