en.Wedoany.com Reported - Skanska, a U.S. construction and development company, held a groundbreaking ceremony in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio to launch the construction of a new inclusive nature play park. The park, one of San Antonio's most beloved and culturally significant green spaces, spans two acres and is designed to provide an accessible outdoor experience for all children, with its design inspired by the park's natural environment.
The play park features natural climbing structures, water channels, rising springs, slides, rope swings, a canopy walkway, a Native American camp, a hillside amphitheater, and archaeological excavation sites. All play elements will be constructed using organic materials as much as possible, reflecting a commitment to natural materials.
Tom Hull, Executive Director of Projects at Skanska USA Building, said: "Today marks the beginning of something truly special for San Antonio and reinforces Skanska's ongoing commitment to building projects that matter to our city. Through our partnership with the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and the City of San Antonio, we are creating an inclusive space where families can continue to play, explore, and connect with the natural and cultural history of Brackenridge Park."
Brackenridge Park stretches 400 acres along the San Antonio River and has served as a gathering place for thousands of years. The area boasts rich Indigenous heritage, Spanish colonial-era dams and irrigation systems, and Civil War-era industrial history, features that have earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places and designation as a National Antiquities Landmark. The Brackenridge Park Conservancy is responsible for raising funds to protect and enhance the park's natural, historical, educational, and recreational resources for current and future generations.
Chris Maitre, CEO of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy, said: "Families in San Antonio have told us they want a place where all children, regardless of ability, can explore, play, and feel a sense of belonging in nature. The Conservancy is proud to help bring this vision to life, creating a space that honors both people and the land, and reflects our deep connection to the San Antonio River, which has sustained life here for generations."
Skanska stated that the $9.7 million project continues its tradition of transforming public spaces in San Antonio. The company recently completed the Civic Park project at Hemisfair. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
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