South Laredo Park Expansion Includes Trails, Picnic Areas, and Wetlands

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The city of Laredo has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to expand Lomas Del Sur Regional Park in South Laredo. The project will add new pedestrian trails, picnic areas, soccer fields, and a wetlands pond focused on preservation and environmental education.

Why it matters

The park expansion will provide more outdoor recreation opportunities and nature exploration for residents in the growing South Laredo area, while also promoting conservation and environmental awareness through the new wetlands feature.

The details

The grant funding will allow the city to add several new amenities to Lomas Del Sur Regional Park, including pedestrian trails, a bridge, picnic areas, and soccer fields. The centerpiece of the project will be a new wetlands pond designed for preservation and environmental education, with buffer zones and informative signage to teach visitors about the local ecosystem.

• The city passed a resolution in 2024 in support of the park expansion project.
• The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded the $750,000 grant in 2026.

What’s next

With the grant funding secured, the city of Laredo will begin the design and construction process for the Lomas Del Sur Regional Park expansion, with the goal of completing the new features by 2028.