From a sprawling regional park in South Waco, to a “pocket park” on Austin Avenue, Waco is on a park building spree with little precedent.
Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park
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School struggles, data centers, downtown visions and more: Six storylines we’re following in ’26
Amid optimism about Waco’s growth and opportunities, some worry about school takeovers and cuts to social safety net services.
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Fun for every body: $25M Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park goes big on accessibility
The city’s biggest park investment ever will be accessible to people of all ages and ability levels. “This will be a new standard for how we develop and build parks from an accessibility standpoint,” said Parks Director Jonathan Cook.
