Austin Parks Foundation (APF) Community Grant Project

Grant Awarded!

We were awarded the Austin Park Foundation’s Community Grant on 6/12/2019! (Official Award Letter) Huge thanks to all of the 9th Street BMX volunteers for all their hard work. To all of our supporters who signed our letter of support, the local community and everyone who has help make 9th Street BMX what it is today. We look forward to improving the park for the benefit of the community. Additional thanks to all the stakeholders, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) and City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff for their help, support and guidance over the years. Specifically

• 9th Street BMX Board/Grant volunteers-
  • Tina Williams (Empire BMX)
  • Marty Christman
  • Miguel Esparza
  • Aron Hoag
  • Gerald Monhollon
  • Derek Heyn
  • Taylor Brown
• APF staff-
  • John Rooney
  • Kathleen Manello
  • Colin Wallis
  • Barry Rivera
  • Lady Anne Wofford
• PARD staff-
  • Christine Canul-Chute
  • Darrell Dawson
  • Charles Mabry
  • Joe Diaz
  • Alberto Perez
  • PARD Director Sara Hensley
• Original Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA) -Ted Siff
• Shoal Creek Conservancy staff
• Mayor Steve Adler and his staff
• COA Urban Forestry Service - Kirsten Schneider
• COA Art in Public Places (AIPP) - Frank Wick

Grant Description:

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/ Revegetation
• Trail Kiosk – Informational / Historical Signage
• Bicycle Tool Station
• Seating Areas – benches, picnic tables
• 9th 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.
Please click here to sign our online letter of support.
On behalf of 9th Street BMX, we sincerely appreciate your support,
    Contact@9thstreetbmx.org

Grant Project Resources:

• APF Grant Application (.DOC)  (.PDF)
• Grant Design Plan/Map (.JPG) (.PDF)
• General Letters of Support
• Mayor Adler Letter of Support
• 9th Art Sculpture
• Informational Kiosk Signage
• Custom Tool Storage Cage Information (built by local rider and COA employee Derek Heyn)
• Project Timeline/Progress (coming soon)

Informational Resources:

• www.austinparks.org
• https://austinparks.org/adopt-a-park/
• www.austinparks.org/programs/grants/
• https://austinparks.org/sponsored-fund-accounts/
• www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation
• www.austintexas.gov/department/art-in-public-places
• https://pardpartnerships.wufoo.com/forms/community-activated-park-projects-capp/
• https://www.austintexas.gov/page/urban-forest-grant-program
• https://www.treefolks.org/
• https://www.989rock.com
• https://www.leaflandscapesupply.com/