Parks & Recreation

Park Facilities Rental Application & Agreement

Meet the Parks and Recreation Commission

Our Park History

The Hills Park address is 2 The Hills Drive.

The land which comprises The Village Park and Nature Trail was originally planned as a park by the developer but in the ensuing years the property became a dumping ground for landscape and building contractors. In 1998 it was recognized that an important asset was going unused and a park board was created of representatives from the City Council, POA, and Hurst Creek MUD.

Various fundraisers were held including a picnic, a Friends of the Park Campaign, a celebrity golf tournament and a chili cook-off. Construction debris was cleared and a vision for the park was born.

Funding & Development

A fund drive was held which raised $106,482 from residents and businesses. Peter Hitt designed the pavilion and restrooms; Johnny Fields, a Lakeway resident provided the working drawings; and Carl Morris, a contractor living in The Hills, supervised the project for $1. Construction began in January 2002 and was completed in March 2002.

The new amenities were dedicated in May 2002. 2003 saw fund-raisers for picnic tables, a drinking fountain, grills, trash containers and a playscape. With donations from residents and funds from the City Council, the playscape was completed in early 2003. Funds raised through a golf tournament in 2004 led to the installation of a basketball court.

Ongoing efforts include beautification, maintenance of the road and walking path, and leveling and mowing of grassy areas. New playground equipment was installed in 2020 and a significant revitalization was completed in 2024 expanding the parking lot, smoothing a lawn area, adding musical instruments, updating the pavilion and more. The park is funded by the City Council (through property taxes), donations and fund-raisers. Donations and memorials are always welcome.