Mormon Mill Nature Park opens in Marble Falls
The unique playscape design at Mormon Mill Nature Park in October 2025 as construction was nearing completion. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissey.
After years of planning and deliberation, Mormon Mill Nature Park, located at 2600 Park View Drive in Marble Falls, officially opened Friday, May 1, bringing a new nature-focused recreational space to the city.
The 12-acre, $1.5 million park includes a half-mile trail, a nature-themed playscape, wildlife viewing blinds, parking, restrooms, and seating. According to Parks and Recreation Director Lacey Dingman, the park was designed to preserve the area’s natural setting while creating a quieter recreational space for families and nearby residents.
Dingman called the project “a major accomplishment,” noting it was her first park developed from the ground up and was intended to feel “natural and intentional” for the neighborhood.
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jake Eason said the opening capped a year of planning and construction.
“This project represents a year of planning, coordination, and collaboration. We’re excited to finally open this space to the community,” Eason said at the ceremony.
City Manager Caleb Kraenzel pointed to collaboration between residents and city leaders during the design process, which included public discussion before final approval.
“This project is a really great culmination of the city government and the residents working together to come up with a low impact design to activate a park space,” Kraenzel said.
Funding included $726,207 from a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant, with the remainder funded by the city. The project was originally budgeted for $1.9 million, but the city was able to save on costs thanks to the financial flexibility afforded by the TPWD grant.
The park has been in development since 2022, with final designs approved in November 2024 after months of discussion between residents and Parks and Recreation commissioners. Construction began in early 2025 and was recently completed.
Correction: It was originally reported that the Mormon Mill Nature Park project cost $1.9 million, but it actually cost about $1.5 million according to the city. While it was originally budgeted for $1.9 million, it came in well under budget by the time it was completed,