The Trail of Lights is a treasured Austin tradition that delights thousands of children and adults alike during the holiday season. Since the event is held in nearby Zilker Park and involves intermittent nightly closure of Barton Springs Road from Dec. 10 through Dec. 23, it impacts our neighborhood significantly.

The City has worked closely with our Neighborhood Association to address resident concerns including neighborhood parking, access to the Park and Barton Springs pool, and increased traffic on our residential streets.

The City has provided us with helpful information included below to help you prepare for the Trail of Lights.

Web Links

City Event Web Sites

Helpful Resources

No parking signage

No event parking signs and tow away signs will be installed prior to the event and enforced ONLY during event hours.

Helpful Tip

If you have guests coming over, it is suggested to park your car on street in legal unsigned areas, and then allow your guests to park in the driveway.

Park Impact and Access

  • Barton Springs Pool is open at all times.
  • Parking access is via the south gate entrance on Azie Morton Road.
  • OPEN AREAS Zilker Park – Rugby Field, Picnic Areas, parking lots, Playscape (South of Barton Springs Road).
  • Only a portion of the Great Lawn is use for event purposes.
  • In addition, Auditorium Shores and Butler Park will be open at all times for park users.

Neighborhood Patrol

  • Dedicated officers are patrolling and ticketing in the entire event and surrounding area.

Neighborhood Call-In Line

  • Call-In Line: 311

Examples of what to call in:

  • Parking within 30′ of the approach to a stop sign.
  • Parking or blocking within 15′ of a fire hydrant.
  • Parking left wheel to curb (cars parked facing against traffic).
  • If a car blocks YOUR driveway. 
  • Illegal vending/sales questions in the immediate festival area.

 

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BHNA General Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 22

BARTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday October 22, 2024
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall

Agenda

6:00    Social Hour and snacks

7:00    Call to order

            Introductions and announcements

                        St. Mark’s Block Party – Saturday, October 26, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm

                        Recognition for Preston Kasprzak – Eagle Scout project

                        Formation of new committee – Barton Skyway mural committee

            Approval of the July 2024 meeting minutes

            Treasurer’s report

            Committee Reports

                        Neighborhood Watch – Clay Samford / Cherylann Campbell

                        Emergency Preparedness—Craig Smith (Wildfire Protection Plan)

                        Barton Skyway mural committee

            AISD At-Large Candidate:  Amy Moore

            Annual Contribution to St. Mark’s

            Barton Skyway Traffic Calming—Laura Dierenfield (Austin Transportation Dept.)

            Election of BHNA Officers for 2025

9:00  Adjourn

 

Attend Wildfire Safety Class Oct. 5

The Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association (BHNA) will sponsor a Wildfire Safety Class, led by the Austin Fire Department, in the Parish Hall of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Dr., on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:30 until 1:00.  The class will be followed by lunch in the room, provided by BHNA.  Then the group will visit two nearby properties for a practical application of the lesson.  We will aim to be finished by 3:00.

The class size is limited to 25.  If you want to take part and have not already notified me, please send me an e-mail message at ccraigsmith@icloud.com to be included.

Craig Smith
Chairman, Emergency Preparedness Committee

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