Alliance Children’s Garden is a charming two-acre space offering a unique multigenerational play space. Traditional park elements for kids are incorporated into the existing landscape, and activities that adults can enjoy while their kids are playing at the garden were implemented right alongside those features.
During the planning phase, the community urged that the park should include space for experimental and creative play, be connected with nature and feature plenty of shade.Â
Armed with these ideas, designers separated the park into four major thematic areas of play: the art and culture garden, the skyline view garden, the rock and slide valley and the hill country. This way, there is a place for everyone in the family to find an activity perfect for them, all within one park.Â
Although APF was not originally involved in this project, our close relationship with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department allowed us to provide help when needed. Using board-designated ACL funding, APF contributed about $450,000 to close the gap for the project and see it through to fruition.
In June 2021, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was finally held in front of the musical equipment in the park's amphitheater! The APF team joined PARD, TBG Partners, representatives from the City of Austin, the Urban Forestry Grant and many of the community members who devoted their time and efforts to this project.
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