The city of Hutto received a $500,000 non-urban outdoor grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife for its Creekside and Fritz Park enhancement projects.

The funding will be used for:

· Renovation of three little league practice fields at Creekside Park, to include parking and lights
· Addition of a lighted, multi-purpose field (soccer, football, lacrosse) at Creekside
· Botanical Garden addition to Creekside
· All-inclusive, shaded playground at Fritz Park Athletic Fields
· Recirculating Splash Pad at Fritz Park

“We are so excited to have received this grant,” Hutto Director of Parks and Recreation Larry Foos, said. “This will help us move forward with our plans to continue to provide exceptional park services to the citizens of Hutto.”