Pflugerville's Gilleland Creek Park to receive nearly $500K in ADA upgrades

Pflugerville City Council approved almost $500,000 in improvements for Gilleland Creek Park at its May 13 meeting. The improvements will add features in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Diving deeper

The contract with Cunningham Recreation includes the installation of over 8,800 square feet of concrete trail. In addition, contractors will install 600 square feet of composite boardwalk to protect the tree roots of the largest pecan tree in Travis County, located at the park.

Other features include drainage improvements, concrete curbing and grading enhancements, as well as accessible picnic tables, benches and trash cans.

Some context

The trail and accessibility upgrades connect to the ongoing renovation of the Gilleland Creek Park playground. City Council approved the playground improvements in December 2023, with the playground replacement already completed.

The project has an overall goal to increase walkability, ensure ADA compliance and create a safe park environment for all residents while increasing connectivity between parks and trails, according to city documents.

A part of the annual trail improvements, the project is funded by capital improvement program general funds.