Sparky Pocket Park - Austin, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 17.960 W 097° 43.944
14R E 621892 N 3352634
Site of a former electric substation, Sparky Park was created through the efforts and vision of neighbors. Lovely old trees and a unique art wall make this pocket park something special.
Waymark Code: WMVYW2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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Austin Texas Government Site

Sparky Pocket Park is the site of the former North Austin Electric Substation, which was rededicated as a public park in 2009.

The North University Neighborhood Association has been working diligently to help transform the site into a neighborhood pocket park.

The first phase of Sparky Pocket Park’s redevelopment included the installation of an award-winning public art piece, the Grotto Wall at Sparky Park, as well as landscape improvements to the site.

Name: Sparky Pocket Park

Street Location: 3701 Grooms Street

Local Municipality: Austin

State/Province, etc.: TX

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: No

Date Established: 2009

Picnic Facilities: None

Recreational Facilities:
None

Monuments/Statues: None

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Grotto Wall

Fountains: None

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None

Special Events: None

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