Agenda Item Report
Legislative Board: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: September 16, 2026
Contact: Anthony Host
Agenda Item ID / Number: 2026-545- / E.1
 
ITEM TITLE:

Staff Report – Parks and Recreation Department Project Updates (Parks Staff)

 
 
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Parks and Recreation Department will provide a staff report highlighting recently completed projects, ongoing initiatives, operational accomplishments, maintenance activities, and upcoming projects throughout the City's park system. 

 
2. BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Buda Championship Park 

City Staff is in negotiations with the contractor and will be able to provide an update on Sept. 16 as we finalize the new completion date. Buda Championship Park has power and all concession stand material should be ready to install.

 

Garison Park

Contractor has removed all existing turf and cleaning the park. Started the installation of the waterline in the right of way.

 

City Park Phase II-

Fencecrete has completed the backfill of the posts but needing to come back and remount a gate due to its improper installation. Staff has engaged Muscoe Lighting for a mockup of permanent light installation for the main lawn at City Park and are waiting for said mockup. 

 

Citywide

  • Removed construction signs on Garlic Creek Trail left by contractor. 
  • Assisted with shutting down Stagecoach Park because of the Sunfield Effluent Force Main project construction.
  • Shut down the splashpads for the season and to evaluate additional repair needs.
  • Assisted the Buda Main Street Program with prepping areas for wildflower seeding. 
 
3. ANALYSIS

Staff will provide updates regarding completed and ongoing projects, which may include:

Championship Park (Sportsplex) construction progress.
Garison Park Capital Improvement Project updates.
City Park Phase II improvements.
Trail and park maintenance projects.
Recreation programming and special events.
Equipment acquisitions and facility improvements.
Park operations and maintenance accomplishments.

 
4. FINANCIAL IMPACT

N/A

 
5. STRATEGIC PLAN/GOALS
FUN EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
 
6. STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES
Organizational Excellence and Transparency
 
7. PROS AND CONS

N/A

 
8. ALTERNATIVES

N/A

 
9. REQUESTED ACTION / SUGGESTED MOTION / RECOMMENDATION

 
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