Question title

How far do you live from the site?

More than 2 miles
66%
Less than 1/4 mile
13%
Between 1 mile and 2 miles
13%
Between 1/2 and 1 mile
5%
Between 1/4 and 1/2 mile
4%
Closed to responses | 1,505 Responses

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What is your Zip Code?

Concept Plans

Please note the following preliminary concept plans are also able to be SITES certified.

Concept A

This concept arranges a hub of active uses near the 183 frontage road, while situating more passive uses closer to the Colorado River. Trails meander through the park, seamlessly connecting all activities without the need for internal roadways. The primary design focus is on enhancing connectivity through the trail system, minimizing vehicular access within the park's interior.

Overhead drawing of Concept A for Bolm Park showing bike park, skate park, playground, parking, sport courts and fields, meadow, parking, river entry

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How well does Concept A achieve the community values listed below?

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Out of the list below, which 4 or 5 should be prioritized in Concept A?

a. Trails
52%
c. Bike park
33%
k. Sports courts (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.)
33%
b. Skate park
29%
d. Riverbank restoration
28%
e. Personal water sports access (canoe, kayak, etc.)
23%
g. Nature/adventure play
21%
h. Open space for free, unprogrammed play
20%
i. Playground areas
20%
f. Wildflower meadows
19%
q. Dogs off-leash area
13%
n. Splash pad
12%
l. Birding/nature viewing
11%
p. Sports fields (soccer, football, baseball, etc.)
11%
r. Public art
10%
m. Pavilions/picnicking
8%
v. Food and beverage
7%
j. Community garden
7%
w. Event space
6%
t. Fishing
5%
o. Rain collection
5%
s. Social games (horseshoes, cornhole, washers, etc.)
5%
Other
5%
z. Community meeting space (indoor)
3%
x. Outdoor classroom
2%
y. Historic exhibits
2%
aa. Structured/educational programming
1%
u. Demonstration garden
1%
Closed to responses | 697 Responses

Concept B

In this concept, there is a significant separation between active and passive uses. Like Concept 1, the expansive lawn is positioned near the Colorado River, while a sizable off-leash dog park is situated closer to neighboring areas for increased walkability. A park roadway descends into the park, offering broader vehicular access to various parts of the park. The central design principle here emphasizes a more pronounced distinction between active and passive uses, coupled with increased vehicular accessibility throughout the park.

Overhead drawing of Concept B for Bolm Park showing community garden, bike park, skate park, playground, parking, sport courts and fields, meadow, parking, river entry, pavilion stage

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How well does Concept B achieve the community values listed below?

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6. Out of the list below, which 4 or 5 things should be prioritized in Concept B?

a. Trails
55%
k. Sports courts (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.)
36%
c. Bike park
35%
d. Riverbank restoration
29%
b. Skate park
24%
e. Personal water sports access (canoe, kayak, etc.)
22%
g. Nature/adventure play
22%
h. Open space for free, unprogrammed play
21%
i. Playground areas
21%
f. Wildflower meadows
17%
l. Birding/nature viewing
13%
p. Sports fields (soccer, football, baseball, etc.)
13%
q. Dogs off-leash area
12%
n. Splash pad
10%
m. Pavilions/picnicking
9%
r. Public art
8%
o. Rain collection
7%
v. Food and beverage
7%
j. Community garden
6%
s. Social games (horseshoes, cornhole, washers, etc.)
6%
t. Fishing
6%
w. Event space
4%
Other
4%
x. Outdoor classroom
2%
y. Historic exhibits
2%
z. Community meeting space (indoor)
2%
aa. Structured/educational programming
1%
u. Demonstration garden
0%
Closed to responses | 414 Responses

Additional Questions

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How important is it for the following facilities to be included in Bolm District Park?

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How important is it for the following sport courts to be included in Bolm District Park?

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If there were a multi-use sports field at Bolm District Park, how would you use it? Select all that apply.

e. I would not utilize a multi-use sports field
45%
a. Soccer
32%
d. Small community events/performances
26%
b. Football
10%
c. Baseball/softball
10%
Other
9%
Closed to responses | 384 Responses

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If there were social games at Bolm District Park, which would you use? Select all that apply.

e. Ping pong / table tennis
51%
b. Cornhole
44%
d. Bocce
35%
a. Horseshoes
30%
c. Washers
19%
Other
12%
Closed to responses | 284 Responses

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If there were interpretive exhibits or signs that told stories about Bolm District Park, what stories would you like to see told? Select all that apply.

a. Natural history
86%
b. Early inhabitants
61%
c. Industrial use
24%
Other
3%
Closed to responses | 318 Responses

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Is there an activity or feature missing in the concept plans that should be included?

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Do you have any additional feedback regarding these concept plans?

Closed for Comments

About You

The Austin Parks and Recreation Departments asks for the following  information in order to help identify whether we are connecting to our  diverse community effectively. We aim to have participants represent the  people in the communities we serve. Your responses are optional and are appreciated.

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What City Council District do you live in?

If you are unsure, you can use the Council District Map: https://www.austintexas.gov/government#FindDistrict.

District 1 (Natasha Harper-Madison)
District 2 (Vanessa Fuentes)
District 3 (José Miguel Anwar Velásquez)
District 4 (José “Chito” Vela)
District 5 (Ryan Alter)
District 6 (Mackenzie Kelly)
District 7 (Leslie Pool)
District 8 (Paige Ellis)
District 9 (Zohaib "Zo" Qadri)
District 10 (Alison Alter)
I do not live in Austin
Closed to responses

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How did you hear about the project?

Family, friend, or neighbor
33%
Email from Parks and Recreation Department
15%
Other
15%
Facebook
14%
Nextdoor
8%
Newsletter
5%
Pop-up or in-person event
4%
City of Austin website
3%
Flyer
2%
Twitter
1%
Closed to responses | 863 Responses

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What is your age range?

Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Closed to responses

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Do you have children under the age of 18 who live with you?

No
63%
Yes
37%
Closed to responses | 1,137 Responses

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What is your race/ethnicity?

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African-American
Hispanic or Latinx
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Race or ethnicity not listed. I identify as:
Closed to responses

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What is your annual household income?

Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $50,000
$50,000 to $75,000
$75,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Closed to responses

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What is your gender?

Female
Male
Trans man
Trans woman
Non-binary or non-conforming
I use a different term
Closed to responses

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What language is spoken at home?

Arabic
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Spanish
Korean
Vietnamese
French
Prefer not to say
Other
Closed to responses