Horseshoe Bay Nature Park
HORSESHOE BAY, TX • HSBPARK.ORG
Grassroots land stewardship preserving an endangered ecosystem as a vital hub of biodiversity, nature education and community wellness
Horseshoe Bay Nature Park is the Highland Lakes community’s first public green space dedicated to conservation and nature education. Our team led the design development and construction of the award-winning nature park. We also assisted the park board with fundraising, collaborated on the logo and website design, and created the park map and interactive educational activities.
As a Texan by Nature Certified project, Horseshoe Bay Nature Park restores and preserves an indigenous Texas Hill Country habitat. The park’s holistic design highlights existing species and features of the land while adding elements that will continue to enrich biodiversity over time. The 11-acre nature park opened to the public in 2021.
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National Association of Landscape Professionals 2023 Gold Award of Excellence
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association 2023 Texas Excellence in Landscaping Gold Award
Contour terraces and a permeable decomposed granite walking trail and parking area increase water retention and build healthy soil
Phased seeding of native grasses and wildflowers restores biodiversity and attracts pollinators and beneficial wildlife
Low-impact features including a half-mile walking trail, observation deck, bird blind, wildlife watering station and brush piles, nesting boxes, beehives and Chimney Swift towers encourage visitor engagement while existing lightly on the land
Locally sourced materials including cedar split-rail and coyote fencing evoke traditional features of vernacular Hill Country ranch architecture
Granite boulders and sandstone steps integrate with the park’s native geology
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