Cape's Pond Park
Open Space & Natural Area
Precinct:
1
Location:
San Marcos
A 28.7-acre parcel ready to be transformed into a community oasis that enhances regional recreation and connectivity opportunities while preserving the natural environment.
Cape’s Pond Park is located near the San Marcos River, just east of I-35 in San Marcos, Texas. The park features a 5.8-acre pond. Hays County acquired the land in 2020 using funds from a 2018 transportation bond, while the development of a Conceptual Park Plan was supported with $2.3M from the 2020 Hays Parks Bond.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) operates a fish hatchery next to Capes Pond Park. After discussions with Hays County Commissioner, Debbie Ingalsbe, the pond will be included in TPWD’s Community Fishing Lake program. This program includes special regulations and is frequently stocked by TPWD with channel catfish, rainbow trout or other species to offer quality fishing opportunities close to home.
Throughout 2024, Hays County engaged the community in developing a Conceptual Park Plan for Cape’s Pond Park. The process began with an open house in May to gather input on preferred amenities and park elements. Based on this feedback, the project team created two potential design plans and presented them for further input at a second open house in September. The final Conceptual Park Plan was approved by Hays County in early 2025.
Additional funding will be needed for the design and construction of Cape’s Pond Park.