Children’s Park Corporate Sponsorships Now Available

“Partnerships with local businesses, foundations and individuals will play a huge role in the success of our new Playscape,” said Drew Wells, Assistant Director of Community Services – Parks and Recreation.

Children’s Park corporate and foundational sponsorships for key areas of the new Playscape are now available.

“Partnerships with local businesses, foundations and individuals will play a huge role in the success of our new Playscape,” said Drew Wells, Assistant Director of Community Services – Parks and Recreation. “Their generosity will make a lasting impression on a park loved and utilized by so many children and families within our community.”

Areas available for sponsorship include:

• The Castle
• Glass bottom boat
• Cave
• Liberty swing
• Treehouse lookout
• Benches
• Large swing area
• Zip Krooz
• Small swing area

For more information about the sponsorships or the new Playscape, visit the City website at www.sanmarcostx.gov/playscape.

Children’s Park closed this week so crews could dismantle the 25-year-old structure, and will remain closed until the new Playscape is completed.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 512.393.8400 or visit www.sanmarcostx.gov/playscape.

Project History:

The Children’s Park playscape was constructed in November of 1992 and has served

thousands of San Marcos and Central Texas children over the last 25 years. It was constructed through a community build process with both City funds and donations of money and materials. In 2013, due to the deteriorating condition and lack of ADA accessibility, the playscape was added to the 10-year Capital Improvements Plan with design to be funded in 2016 and construction to happen in 2017. In February of 2017, City Council authorized the selection of Leathers and Associates for the design of the Children’s playscape renovation.

The proposed design features an all-inclusive design for children of all abilities. There will be two distinct play areas for children ages 2 to 5, and ages 5 to 12. The playscape will feature numerous components with increased accessibility focus, including the poured in place safety surface.

About The City of San Marcos’ Parks and Recreation Dept.: The Parks and Recreation Department works to provide the citizens and visitors of San Marcos the highest level of programs, parks, facilities, and services that will positively enhance our vision of the community. The Parks and Recreation Department has a history of providing not only diverse and continuous programs for citizens and visitors alike but also excels in providing maintained parks such as Rio Vista park, educational centers such as the Discovery Center, and many more activities and resources for everyone in San Marcos.