Rathgeber Natural Resources Park
Open Space & Natural Area
Precinct:
4
Location:
Dripping Springs
Improvements to Rathgeber Natural Resources Park will be made with a focus on preserving the existing landscape.
Rathgeber Natural Resource Park is a 300-acre land donation from Dick Rathgeber and Rathgeber Investment Company. Located near the Headwaters Subdivision, the park will protect critical Hill Country ecosystems at the confluence of Barton Creek and Little Barton Creek. It will also provide future public access for nature exploration, passive recreation, and stargazing.
Currently, the City of Dripping Springs is developing a master plan in collaboration with stakeholders and the community. The park’s planning and development process is expected to take 2 to 4 years to complete. Hays County has allocated $3.55M from the 2020 Bond for future improvements.