The Overlook

The Overlook is a small section in the northwest corner of West Austin Park, bordering Maufrais St. At one time it was a tennis court, but it fell in to disrepair and was removed. In 2020, the Friends of West Austin Park actively starting planning to transform this area into a peaceful, adult-centric area of the park focusing on promoting chance interactions among neighbors. We hired TBG, a well known Austin landscape architecture firm, to redefine the space. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) supported the effort and granted approval to the design which follows the master plan for the park adopted in 2013. We are cooperating with Austin Parks Foundation (APF) to make it happen. Fundraising is underway and we hope to kick off construction in 2024! Questions? Ask Chris at chris.schorre@gmail.com 

A place to put down the phone and interact with other humans...

A place to relax and soak up park and skyline views...

Or enjoy some conversation on the stunning new Overlook patio.

Help us transform this unused corner of the park.