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May 14, 2012
Grand Opening of Phase II this weekend
The City of Wimberley will hold the Grand Opening of Phase II of Blue Hole Regional Park this Saturday, May 19. Ribbon cutting will be at 4:00 pm at the Children’s Playscape located on the upper level of the park.
Facilities you may tour include: the Johnson Family Soccer Field, Way Family Overlook, Chris’s Basketball Court, Wood Grinstead Amphitheater, Berman Wildflower Gardens, Prince-Provost Trail, the Volleyball Court, and Recreation Pavilion.
Hike N Bike Trail features new Nature Trails
If you haven’t been on the Hike N Bike Trail lately, visit again soon and follow one of the new Nature Trails through the woods. They’re marked by stone cairns and meander off the main crushed granite paths.
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The Hike N Bike Trail runs parallel with Winters Mill Parkway into Blue Hole Regional Park, over 3 miles of groomed walking surface.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Nichols |
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First Friends of Blue Hole Concert in the Park
Blue Hole Concerts for the Park presents: Monte Montgomery, Slaid Cleaves, Eric Tessmer, Saturday, June 9th. Doors open at 1 pm, show time 3-8 pm. Suitable for all ages. Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 at the gate, or you may pre-order on our website. More information at Friends of Blue Hole on Facebook .
April 11, 2012
Phase II—Time to Plant The Park II
The City is planning a second Plant The Park Day, Saturday April 21st, from 8:30 – 2:30. Please volunteer if you are able, and let your gardening friends know about this opportunity to see improvements to the upper level of Blue Hole Park. Bring work gloves, a cold drink, and garden tools to the park. Work involves planting new plants as well as removing non-native invasive species. Horticulturalists will be on hand to supervise and help.
Volunteering for Plant The Park last year, May 21, 2011
Grand Opening Phase II: May 19
Mark your calendar! We’re excited about the wonderful new facilities that will soon be available to our community. Please join us for the grand opening ceremony on Saturday, May 19. Soon to open: the Community Pavilion, Johnson Family Soccer Field, Berman Wildflower Gardens, children’s playscape, volleyball court, Chris’s Basketball Court, Jim Harper Family & Prince-Provost Trail, the recreational bathhouse, picnic and parking areas, and more. Progress photos are posted on our website.
Concert Dates Announced
A concert to benefit Blue Hole is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 3:00–8:00 pm. Enjoy performances by Monte Montgomery, Susan Gibson, Slaid Cleaves and more.
March 30, 2012
Buddy Goddard Memorial
Dean S. “Buddy” Goddard was a passionate supporter of Blue Hole Regional Park. He was a member of the Blue Hole Acquisition Task Force and helped plan the Blue Hole Gala before the project broke ground. The Goddard Family has created a special fund in Buddy’s name with Friends of Blue Hole. Tax deductible donations may be made in his name and acknowledgement will be sent to the family.
Save the Date
On May 19, Friends of Blue Hole will celebrate the Grand Opening of Phase II. Join us and see the improvements to the upper area above our iconic swimming hole. New facilities include: the Community Pavilion, Johnson Family Soccer Field, Berman Wildflower Gardens, children’s playscape, volleyball court, Chris’s Basketball Court, Jim Harper Family & Prince-Provost Trail, the recreational bathhouse, picnic and parking areas, and more. Progress photos are posted on our website.
Save the Date
June 9, 2012 – Blue Hole Concert – Details to be announced.
February 9, 2012
WONDERFUL RAIN
Last weekend, a 7-foot wall of water rolled down Cypress Creek through Blue Hole Regional Park without significant damage to the park.
The newly planted grasses and trees benefitted from the soaking, although Friday’s rainfall at the park only measured one-tenth of an inch. The temporary watering lines are being removed along the stream bank, the tables and benches have been cleaned of silt, and fish returned to the creek!
The recent wet spells have brought back the wonderful sound of running water throughout the park.
Valarie Bristol, Friends of Blue Hole advisory director
Steve Klepfer, Executive Director, Friends of Blue Hole
PHASE II CONSTRUCTION PROCEEDING
Construction continues on Phase II of the park’s improvements, including the community pavilion and the recreational bathhouse as well as rock work, paths, and roads.
Crew of T.F. Harper & Associates construction
positioning large stones around recreation area
SUMMER OPENING PHASE II
Save the date of May 6 for the opening of phase II development of the park. You’ll see the Community Pavilion, Johnson Family Soccer Field, Berman Wildflower Gardens, children’s playscape, volleyball court, Chris’s Basketball Court, Jim Harper Family & Prince- Provost Trail and much more.
Nearly completed recreation bathhouse
SEE MORE PHOTOS OF PHASE II PROGRESS.
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