Mar. 11, 2021
On March 10, 2021, Austin’s Wooldridge Square, 900 Guadalupe St., was one of eight Texas parks honored with designation as a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in a ceremony at the association’s annual institute in the town of Frisco.
A Lone Star Legacy Park is a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas. To qualify for consideration, the park must have endured the test of time and become iconic to those who have visited, played, and rested on its grounds. Nominated parks must be a minimum of 50 years old and meet criteria related to historic, architectural, and natural significance.
Woolridge Square honored with Lone Star Legacy Park designation
By Cory Dinkel
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Parks and Recreation announced in a press release Thursday that on March 10, Austin’s Wooldridge Square was one of eight Texas parks honored with designation as a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in a ceremony at the association’s annual institute in the town of Frisco.
A Lone Star Legacy Park is a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas.
Austin Parks and Recreation said to qualify for consideration, the park must have endured the test of time and become iconic to those who have visited, played, and rested on its grounds. Nominated parks must be a minimum of 50 years old and meet criteria related to historic, architectural, and natural significance.
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