Brazos Park East (formerly Cameron Park East)

Status as of:

May 15, 2009

Construction plans are being finalized. Construction bids to be taken by summer 2009.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2010

Oct. 16, 2008

Summer 2008: Review of schematic plans and budget finalization
July 25, 2008: Archeological study performed at park
September: December 2008: Construction documents being finalized
October 2008: Park closed for pre-construction projects consisting of utility and demolition work.
January 2009:   Construction project to go out to bid

April 1, 2008:    Schematic Plans presented to City Council
March 10, 2008:  Concepts presented at Public Meeting and Stakeholder Meeting
Fall 2007:  RVI and the Wallace Group begin site studies and planning with City of Waco staff
May 12, 2007: Voters approve $11.7 for Park Improvements
Fall 2006:  Cameron Park East Needs developed

Project Description

Cameron Park East, located at 2000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., is a 62-plus acre park that provides stunning views of limestone cliffs, river access and an ideal location for special events. $2.1 million of the park improvement money will update the infrastructure and create a more natural setting.

An additional $500,000 was secured from a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant. This money will fund boat ramp and access improvements at the north end of the park.

From the bond money, planned updates include:

• New entry-way and road system
• Pavilions and restrooms
• Parking lots
• Lighting and signage
• Electricity and water upgrades
• Trail connections

Construction will take place from Fall 2008 to Spring 2010. Cameron Park East will be closed to the public during this time.

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Estimated Timetable

• January 2009: Construction to begin. Construction will take place through 2009.
• Completion of the project is estimated to be in Spring 2010.