Help Shape the Future of Post Oak Ridge State Park 

[Versión en Español]

TPWD invites you to help us plan the development of Post Oak Ridge State Park - a new 3,000-plus-acre park located along the Colorado River in Burnet and Lampasas counties. On this rugged, ecologically diverse landscape, we will provide outdoor access, protect sensitive habitats, and celebrate the area’s culture and heritage.

Why your voice matters

Post Oak Ridge is one of the first new state parks to be developed using interest generated by the $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund.

In accordance with TPWD policy, newly acquired parklands must open for limited public use within 18 months and full public use within 48 months. That means planning is underway.

We want your input to help shape what the park becomes!

Public Use Plan

Post Oak Ridge State Park is currently in the early planning phase. We are creating a Public Use Plan which will guide the park’s development while balancing resource conservation with public access. Topics in the plan will include:

• Day-use recreation and overnight stays
• Trails and scenic areas
• Protection of native wildlife and habitats
• Cultural and historical interpretation
• Park operations and infrastructure design
• Visitation levels and road access
• Potential economic benefits for nearby communities

Planning timeline

• Fall 2025 – Winter 2026: Community outreach and information gathering
• January 2026: Public meetings on vision and priorities, launch of community survey
• Summer 2026: Public meetings on Public Use Plan, launch of questionnaire

How you can help

In this information gathering phase, TPWD wants to know:

• How you want to use and experience the new park
• What values, cultural stories and natural features we should protect and highlight
• How we can best balance access, recreation and environmental stewardship
• How we can co-create a vision that reflects both state priorities and local aspirations

This is your chance to share your vision for how visitors will connect with nature, recreation and each other at Post Oak Ridge State Park. Tell us what’s important to you!

January public meetings

Join us at one of two in-person public meetings. Each event will feature interactive stations and the chance to speak with members of the planning team. Materials will be available in both English and Spanish, and bilingual team members will be on hand to answer questions.

Can’t attend? Take the online survey

We will launch a public survey on Jan. 14 which will remain open for 30 days. You can offer feedback on park uses and design priorities, and submit ideas for trails, programs and more. The survey is mobile-friendly and available in both English and Spanish.

Accessibility

We’re committed to making our facilities and our information available to as many Texans as possible. To request a reasonable modification at these meetings, please fill out the online modification request form at least two weeks before the meeting date. If you need help or have questions, please email us at: accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov.

Stay informed

• Sign up to receive notices of upcoming meetings. 
• Want to learn more? Visit the Post Oak Ridge State Park website

Project contacts

• Maria Malone, centennial planner, TPWD Austin Headquarters
• Kacey Sloan, park superintendent

Together, let’s create a park for generations to enjoy!

TPWD is committed to creating a park that honors the land, provides outdoor recreation and reflects the needs and values of the region. Your input will help shape a park that serves Texans now and in the future.