College Row Pocket Park Community Survey #2
College Row Pocket Park Community Survey #2
College Row Pocket Park is located in Central East Austin within the African American Cultural Heritage District. The park planning and development process will transform .63 acres of undeveloped land into a welcoming green space that reflects community values and respects the natural environment. The project is currently in the community engagement phase. You can learn more on the project webpage. Your feedback is appreciated. All questions are optional.
This second community survey features two unique conceptual designs for future park improvements, built upon the efforts of the first round survey and Design Workshop’s 2025 Dr. Charles Fellows Summer Internship program. Please note, all suggested features and improvements will be sized appropriately for a pocket park. Both concepts include interpretive signage to highlight the rich history of the area.
Your feedback on these concepts will help shape the final park improvement plan, which will be shared in a third and final survey in November 2025.
Nature Concept
This concept highlights the park’s natural character with a wildflower meadow, a nature play area, and a multipurpose field for informal recreation. A granite walking path connects key features, including picnic area, natural seating, and space for a community-led pollinator garden. A natural deck nestled beneath the tree canopy provides a unique setting for small lectures, performances, and gatherings.
These images below show examples of features included in the Nature Concept and, if selected, the actual features included in the park may look different. The options in this design are: seeded wildflower meadow, picnic area, nature play area, deck (under the large tree canopy), natural seating, gravel walking path, open multipurpose field, and community-led pollinator garden.
Active Concept
This concept features a smaller multipurpose field next to an exercise area and a compact, traditional play space. A welcoming park plaza marks the entrance and leads to a small, covered pavilion for shade and gatherings. Like the “Nature Concept,” this design also incorporates a wildflower meadow and a nature play area to highlight the park’s natural character. The walking path throughout the park combines both concrete and granite surfaces, offering a varied and accessible experience for visitors with multiple areas for visitors to rest on the natural seating.
These images below show examples of features included in the Active Concept and, if selected, the actual features included in the park may look different. The options in this design are: seeded wildflower meadow with gravel path, wall seating/plaza, small pavilion, traditional seating, nature play area, traditional play equipment, exercise equipment, and paved path around the mulitipurpose field.
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