© RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As a rapidly growing community, Georgetown engaged RVI to guide development of their park system through 2012. The Parks System Master Plan addressed the goals for development of a greenbelt trail system along the forks of the San Gabriel River, acquiring parkland in underserved areas, and developing regional-scale parks as joint-use projects with the County and USACE.

Following completion of the plan, RVi went on to design multiple park and trail projects for the City. The largest of these projects are the North San Gabriel River Trail and Rivery Park. RVi provided individual park and trail planning, park and trail design, as well as successful TPWD and LCRA grant applications and coordination.

The North San Gabriel River Trail travels three miles along the San Gabriel River, connecting the City of Georgetown to Lake Georgetown. It includes two river crossings, a star gazing plaza, bird watching station and a nature trail that winds through a spring and sensitive wetland area. The additions to Rivery Park included playscapes, a picnic pavilion, and stretching/exercise stations.

GEORGETOWN PARKS SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGNCity of Georgetown Georgetown, TX

SIZE 3+ miles of trailMultiple individual parks

DATE Ongoing since 2000

SCOPE

Parks System Master PlanTrail Planning & Design Individual Park Planning & DesignGrant Application Assistance

GRANTS

Texas Parks & WildlifeOutdoor Recreation Grant

Lower Colorado River Authority Partnership in Parks Grant

AWARDS

United States Department of the Interior Designated National Recreation Trail Texas Trails Network Partnership Award, 2008