Travis County is seeking public input on the new RGK Ranch Park and the extension of Reimers Ranch Park. (Bailey Meyers/Community Impact)
Travis County is asking for resident feedback to help shape the new RGK Ranch Park and the extension of Reimers Ranch Park.
On Oct. 7, the county hosted an open house for the public to provide feedback on potential amenities, access points and other recreation opportunities at RGK Ranch Park and Reimers Ranch.
The overview
RGK Ranch Park, a largely undeveloped 1,500-acre portion of the Kozmetsky Ranch, was acquired by Travis County in 2024 for $90 million from the Kozmetsky family, who had been using the land as a private family retreat for over 50 years.
The park area is located east of the existing Reimers Ranch Park near Hwy. 71 and Reimers-Peacock Road.
Potential programming at the new park includes camping, a restored visitor center, an outdoor adventure course, equine facilities, a nature and science center, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and mountain biking trails, among other amenities.
Several participants noted their support for mountain biking trails and hiking access, yet access points to the park resulted in mixed opinions, specifically surrounding access from Hwy. 71 as the area currently only has access from Reimers-Peacock Road.
RGK Ranch Park is 1,500 acres and located east of the existing Reimers Ranch. (Courtesy Travis County)Courtesy Travis County
What else
In addition to planning for the new RGK Ranch Park, Travis County is also looking for feedback regarding the extension of Reimers Ranch by adding nearly 475 acres of new parkland southeast of the existing park.
Potential amenities to Reimers Ranch Park may include hiking trails, river and fishing access, scenic overlooks, night-sky programs, mountain biking trails and camping.
Conservation programming and education have also been proposed at Reimers Ranch, such as nature and history learning, habitat restoration, wildlife observation and other conservation-related activities.
Reimers Ranch will be extended nearly 475 acres southeast of the existing park. (Courtesy Travis County) Courtesy Travis County
The details
Connecting the two parks is listed as part of the Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan, yet the county would need to acquire the land from a willing seller.
The connection is not likely to happen within the timeline of both parks’ completion, yet may occur within the 2026-2036 timeline of the comprehensive plan.
What’s next
Community members can provide feedback online through Nov. 4.
Once all feedback has been received, Travis County Parks officials will present a final vision plan in early 2027 to determine the necessary funding.
The improvements will likely be completed within two to five years, a volunteer from the Travis County Parks Foundation said.
