Public input meetings set for new Highland Lakes area state park
Post Oak Ridge State Park. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting two public meetings to get community input on the development of Post Oak Ridge State Park, a new state park that will hug the borders of Burnet and Lampasas counties along the Colorado River.
The TPWD will use public input to inform decisions on recreational access, trail design, wildlife and habitat protection, and cultural storytelling.
- Public meeting 1: June 3, 6-8 p.m. at the Bellmead Civic Center, 3900 Parrish Street in Waco
- Public meeting 2: June 4, 6-8 p.m. at the Agrilife Extension Auditorium, 607 N. Vandeveer Street in Burnet
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person, an online questionnaire will be made available starting on June 3 for 30 days.
“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,” reads a park development notice. “On this rugged, ecologically diverse landscape, we will provide outdoor access, protect sensitive habitats, and celebrate the area’s culture and heritage.”
The development plan includes:
- 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