The proposed location of a new outdoor amphitheater at Quarry Park. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey.
Granite Shoals is seeking a state grant to help fund improvements at Quarry Park, including a new outdoor amphitheater.
Granite Shoals City Council approved applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program during its July 28 meeting. If awarded, the grant could provide up to $750,000, with the city providing an equal match for a total project investment of up to $1.5 million.
“The city’s match may include budgeted funds, donations, and eligible in-kind contributions such as professional services, engineering and design assistance, volunteer labor, donated materials, and equipment use,” City Manager Sarah Novo told DailyTrib.
The city previously applied for the grant program in 2025 but was not selected. The application received a competitive score, and TPWD encouraged the city to apply again, expressing interest in the proposed Quarry Park, 2221 N. Phillips Road, improvements.
The outdoor amphitheater project, specifically, gained momentum in January after receiving community support through a $175,000 donation to help fund construction of the venue. The proposed amphitheater would be built near the immense wall of granite that leads up to Granite Shoals City Hall.
Quarry Park is the largest piece of public property in Granite Shoals, at 136 acres, and includes hiking trails, bird watching stations, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, and an enormous amount of parking. The park serves as the primary event venue for the city and a popular outdoor recreation space for residents.
Quarry Park is the largest park in Granite Shoals. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
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