San Marcos Annual Park(ing) Day To Bring ‘Pop-Up Park’

Park(ing) Day is an annual, worldwide day where artists, businesses, and citizens transform parking spots and unused pavement into temporary public parks, art galleries, libraries, and other creative destinations.

A series of parking spaces in Downtown San Marcos will be transformed into one-day, interactive “pop-up parks” to celebrate International Park(ing) Day on Friday, Sept. 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Guadalupe St. and San Antonio St.

Park(ing) Day is an annual, worldwide day where artists, businesses, and citizens transform parking spots and unused pavement into temporary public parks, art galleries, libraries, and other creative destinations.

Whether you’re working downtown, grabbing dinner, or just taking a stroll through San Marcos the temporary parklet can be great place to enjoy the evening. 

The destination will feature native plants, music, games, seating, bike parking, information, and education. This event is made possible through collaboration with the San Marcos Bike Advocacy Group, Main Street Program, Texas State Student Urban Planning Organization (SUPO), San Marcos Discovery Center, and local volunteers.

Park(ing) Day SMTX is hosted by the City of San Marcos Development Services Department. For information on temporary public park installations and Park(ing) Day visit: http://parkingday.org/  or the City of San Marcos Main Street Program at 512.393.8430.


 

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