Hays County has stepped up its game for community engagement by scheduling a second open house for the Cape’s Pond Park Plan. After hosting an initial open house back in May this year, they've narrowed down the future park's design to two potential plans. The county is leaning on San Marcos residents for their valuable input before finalizing the vision for this new green space. Interested folks can drop in at the San Marcos Activity Center to catch a glimpse of the proposed concepts.
Those who have something to say about the future park can also do so virtually. Post the in-person session set for September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., the county will make materials available online along with an online survey. The catch is, that you've only got until October 11 to throw in your two cents. San Marcos citizens looking to have their voices heard can find all they need to participate on the project's website.
📢 Share your input on the future design for Cape’s Pond Park in San Marcos! Join us for Open House #2 on Thursday, September 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center (Room 3).
— Hays County Texas (@hayscountygov) September 18, 2024
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Avid anglers and nature enthusiasts have more reason to be excited, as Cape’s Pond Park isn't just any ordinary chunk of land. This 28.7-acre property near the San Marcos River comes with a sizable 5.8-acre pond, poised to join Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Community Fishing Lake program. That means locals can expect a well-stocked pond with bounties like channel catfish and rainbow trout right in their backyard. It's an initiative meant to offer top-tier fishing near home.
Grab the chance to shape your community and get details about the open house event or access to the online survey by visiting the Hays County website. With feedback gathering closing on October 11, time is of the essence to help envisage a park that reflects the community’s needs and desires.
