In November, the city of Dripping Springs adopted a Parks, Recreation and Open Space 2026 master plan, which will guide the city’s park development, recreational programming and open space preservation. Plans for two new parks, as well as upgrades to existing parks, are outlined in the plan.
Arrowhead Ranch Park
The city acquired the parkland in an agreement between the city and the Arrowhead Ranch subdivision. Arrowhead Ranch Park is currently in the development planning stage, and the master plan outlines a goal for the park to serve as a hub for nature education.
- Size: 13.9 acres
- Location: between the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood and Dripping Springs Middle School
- Timeline: three to 10 years
Dick Rathgeber and Rathgeber Investment Company gifted parkland to the city of Dripping Springs in 2020. The city completed a vision plan for the park in 2024, which established key features such as a nature center and wildlife viewing areas.
- Size: 299.8 acres
- Location: near Headwaters subdivision
- Timeline: three to 10 years
