Congressman Secures $3M for All Abilities Playground in Austin

Funding will build the city's first public inclusive play space at Onion Creek.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:03am

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A serene, painterly scene of children playing on inclusive playground equipment in a sunlit park, with parents and grandparents watching nearby, conveying a sense of community and accessibility.The new All Abilities Playground will provide a safe, joyful space for Austin's diverse community of children and families to play together.Austin Today

Congressman Greg Casar, a Democrat representing Texas, has secured $3.15 million in federal funding to build Austin's first public All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek. Casar joined community leaders and elected officials to present the City of Austin with the check, which will create an inclusive play space where all children and families can enjoy together.

Why it matters

The new playground will provide a safe, accessible space for children of all abilities to play, explore, and socialize in the Austin community. This investment aligns with growing calls for more inclusive public infrastructure that serves people with disabilities.

The details

The $3.15 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Casar will go towards constructing Austin's first public All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek. The inclusive play space will feature specialized equipment and design elements to accommodate children with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and sensory needs.

  • On Friday, Congressman Casar joined community leaders to present the City of Austin with the $3.15 million check.

The players

Congressman Greg Casar

A Democratic Congressman representing Texas who secured the federal funding for the new playground.

City of Austin

The local government entity that will receive the $3.15 million in federal funding to build the new All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek.

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What they’re saying

“Every kid in Austin deserves a safe place to play, make friends, and explore the world - and every parent and grandparent should be able to enjoy that space alongside them.”

— Congressman Greg Casar

What’s next

The City of Austin will begin the process of designing and constructing the new All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek using the $3.15 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Casar.

The takeaway

This federal investment in an inclusive public playground demonstrates a commitment to ensuring children and families of all abilities can access safe, welcoming play spaces in the Austin community.