We secured the grant funding. The park improvements start now.
June 13, 2021
Final supporters
South Duncan Park - Austin Parks Foundation Community Grant – Letter of Support
Thanks to everyone's support we were awarded an Austin Parks Foundation grant of $46,500 for park Improvements!
Dear Mam / Sir,
We are seeking your support as a community stakeholder interested in Duncan Park.
Our group; 9th Street BMX, are the official adopters of Duncan Park through the Austin Park Foundation’s Adopt-A-Park program. We have volunteered over 25 years of manual labor to transform the South side of Duncan Park into an internationally recognized collection of bicycle jumps and trails.
Our group’s contributions and goals for Duncan Park provide a positive influence in the community that encourages healthy outdoor activities, diversity, and park stewardship.
We work with the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) towards common goals. This cooperation has led to an opportunity to apply for an Austin Park Foundation’s Community Grant.
This grant will provide for the following project goals and park amenities in South Duncan Park:
- Native Landscaping / Native Trees/ Re-vegetation
- Trail Kiosk – Informational Signage
- Bicycle Tool Station
- Seating Areas – benches, picnic tables
- Art Sculpture Installation
Please visit our website for more park /group information, volunteer for park events, or to donate to our Austin Park Foundation Sponsored Fund Account.
Please contact us for more information including project goals, design plans and details.
On behalf of 9th Street BMX, we sincerely appreciate your support.
Informational Resources:
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 15, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2018
October 8, 2018
We are creeping up on 100 signatures. Let's push this over the line today.
95 Comments
this is a wonderful place for people to ride & do tricks. It is a nice little piece of Austin that has been maintained by the users, and they have done a remarkable job, too. I have worked across the street for the past 13 years & marvel at how much it is used & the dedication of those who shore it up after bad weather. Any additions will be so fabulous & well needed.
I support 9th Street BMX and its application for this grant. They are a model Adopt a Park group and have been for 25 years. I trust them to use these fund efficiently and very productively.
User built public recreation spaces such as 9th provide opportunities and experiences that go far beyond simply riding a bicycle.
This is an amazing park and so inspired that it's community volunteer maintained. My kids are learning to ride there and it's a great place for them to learn the love of riding, learn to try again and get tough. All around a place that makes Austin Austin!
what an amazing place for people of all ages. My son, who is 5.5 and has been riding his bike for 6 months now can't let a weekend go by without at least 1 visit to 9th street! it's gotten his dad riding again too!
9th street is a critical, safe, important, and youth and adult driven character building park and community. It is in Austin’s best interest to preserve, improve, and ensure support and funding for this iconic city park.
9th Street BMX has created a vibrant and supportive biking community in Austin that supports healthy outlets for our kids. Please keep this public treasure alive for generations to come.
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We secured the grant funding. The park improvements start now.
June 13, 2021
Final supporters
South Duncan Park - Austin Parks Foundation Community Grant – Letter of Support
Thanks to everyone's support we were awarded an Austin Parks Foundation grant of $46,500 for park Improvements!
Dear Mam / Sir,
We are seeking your support as a community stakeholder interested in Duncan Park.
Our group; 9th Street BMX, are the official adopters of Duncan Park through the Austin Park Foundation’s Adopt-A-Park program. We have volunteered over 25 years of manual labor to transform the South side of Duncan Park into an internationally recognized collection of bicycle jumps and trails.
Our group’s contributions and goals for Duncan Park provide a positive influence in the community that encourages healthy outdoor activities, diversity, and park stewardship.
We work with the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) towards common goals. This cooperation has led to an opportunity to apply for an Austin Park Foundation’s Community Grant.
This grant will provide for the following project goals and park amenities in South Duncan Park:
- Native Landscaping / Native Trees/ Re-vegetation
- Trail Kiosk – Informational Signage
- Bicycle Tool Station
- Seating Areas – benches, picnic tables
- Art Sculpture Installation
Please visit our website for more park /group information, volunteer for park events, or to donate to our Austin Park Foundation Sponsored Fund Account.
Please contact us for more information including project goals, design plans and details.
On behalf of 9th Street BMX, we sincerely appreciate your support.
Informational Resources:
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 15, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2018
October 8, 2018
We are creeping up on 100 signatures. Let's push this over the line today.
95 Comments
I have been riding 9th since almost the beginning, my 20 year old since he was 3 and my 11 year old since he was 3. Always fun, alway great people, and proud to have a nationally reknown park in Austin.
this is a wonderful place for people to ride & do tricks. It is a nice little piece of Austin that has been maintained by the users, and they have done a remarkable job, too. I have worked across the street for the past 13 years & marvel at how much it is used & the dedication of those who shore it up after bad weather. Any additions will be so fabulous & well needed.
I support 9th Street BMX and its application for this grant. They are a model Adopt a Park group and have been for 25 years. I trust them to use these fund efficiently and very productively.
User built public recreation spaces such as 9th provide opportunities and experiences that go far beyond simply riding a bicycle.
This is an amazing park and so inspired that it's community volunteer maintained. My kids are learning to ride there and it's a great place for them to learn the love of riding, learn to try again and get tough. All around a place that makes Austin Austin!
what an amazing place for people of all ages. My son, who is 5.5 and has been riding his bike for 6 months now can't let a weekend go by without at least 1 visit to 9th street! it's gotten his dad riding again too!
9th street is a critical, safe, important, and youth and adult driven character building park and community. It is in Austin’s best interest to preserve, improve, and ensure support and funding for this iconic city park.
9th Street BMX has created a vibrant and supportive biking community in Austin that supports healthy outlets for our kids. Please keep this public treasure alive for generations to come.
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I have been riding 9th since almost the beginning, my 20 year old since he was 3 and my 11 year old since he was 3. Always fun, alway great people, and proud to have a nationally reknown park in Austin.