The refurbished Metz playground in East Austin. Photo: Courtesy city of Austin.
Austin Parks and Recreation is hosting a ribbon cutting today at 10am for the new playscape at Metz Neighborhood Park in East Austin.
Why it matters: Situated adjacent to the Mendez Recreation Center, this 7-acre neighborhood park also includes a splash pad, pool, covered basketball court and a bike polo court.
In other words, it's a good spot for a family outing.
If you want to kick it up a notch, nearby eateries include Rockman Coffee and Bakeshop, La Barbecue, Juan in a Million and Ezov.
Of note: Kids from the rec center were inspired to create their own survey about what should go in the playground — the results then informed a round of broader community engagement about its design.
The big picture: The new playscape, replacing one installed in 2001, comes as the city tries to figure out ways to pay for park upkeep amid a budget crunch.
