Park Development
Help Shape the Future of Post Oak Ridge State Park
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
We held two in-person public meetings in January. Watch the narrated slide show of the presentation:
At the meeting, we shared this concept map | PDF.
Take the online survey
Our public survey opened on Jan. 14 and 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.
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.
