KMUD takes over Kingsland Community Park
The boat ramp and surrounding area at Kingsland Community Park. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham
Kingsland Community Park is under new management. The Kingsland Municipal Utility District will take control of the greenspace at 155 Lions Park Road following an agreement with the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce.
The lakeside park was originally deeded to the “Community of Kingsland” in 1962 with the chamber’s Board of Directors designated as its trustee. Since then, the chamber has maintained the park with support from local groups such as the Lions Club, but the growing demands of park management have become too much for the business-focused organization.
“Actively managing a public park is not a typical chamber responsibility, and it requires ongoing time and attention that goes beyond our organization’s capacity,” said chamber President Andy Virdell in a media release announcing the change in park management. “As trustees, our board believes KMUD is better positioned to dedicate the bandwidth and resources needed to operate and enhance the park over the long term. We look forward to seeing KMUD take the park to the next level in serving Kingsland residents and visitors.”
Since 2018, Kingsland Community Park has seen significant improvements, without the use of tax dollars, including the construction of modern restrooms, an upgraded boat ramp with courtesy docks providing access to Lake LBJ, a new fishing pier, and the addition of benches, sidewalks, and paved parking.
As part of the management transition, KMUD has committed to reimbursing the Kingsland Chamber for outstanding debt incurred during recent upgrades, specifically for paving and striping the boat trailer parking areas.
Additionally, the chamber has been fundraising to renovate the park’s community hall, with completion planned for 2026. Donors to that project will have the option to receive a refund or permanent recognition once work is completed under KMUD’s direction.