The Project

Acquired by the City of Dripping Springs in 2008, Harrison Ranch Park spans some 64 acres on Ranch Road 12, across from Dripping Springs Elementary School. The property is heavily wooded with a rolling landscape and natural open space. A segment of Little Barton Creek runs through the property, supporting an abundance of native plants and wildlife. More than eight acres have been set-aside as a wildlife preservation and conservation area. The property currently includes a number of structures befitting a working ranch: a large farmhouse, an outdoor arena, a barn, a stable, and other outbuildings.

 

The new amenities will provide a premiere facility in Dripping Springs and bring new programming, tourism and added economic value to our community.   The Park is conveniently located near downtown Dripping Springs, providing easy access by users in surrounding communities.

New Amenities to be Constructed
Wildlife Viewing/Study Area; Primitive Tent Campsites; Multi-purpose trails; Picnic Areas; Horseshoes and Washers; Playground and Open Play Area; Multiuse Covered Pavilion and Arena, Stall Barn, RV sites and other amenities..

 

The Project provides a wide diversity of recreational facilities for all facets of our community including passive recreation and unique programming for Dripping Springs and surrounding communities. The multi-use covered pavilion will be a first-class venue for a variety of equine and agricultural events, music entertainment, trade shows, large festivals, family gatherings and corporate events.

Funding
With $1.7 million in Hays County-voter approved bond monies and a $500,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife and other individual and corporate donations, the City is well on its way to achieving the needed funds to complete Phase 1 of the master plan. The City and its volunteers continue to seek the remaining funds for the completion of Harrison Ranch Park If you would like to contribute to the development of Harrison Ranch Park please call City Hall at 512-858-4725.

Current Events

While under development, the Park has been utilized by City of Dripping Springs’ summer day camp program, Camp Lasso, the tremendously popular Wild West Festival, Future Farmers of America, Ag-Boosters and 4-H Horse Project events as well as other riding and equestrian competitions including barrel racing, playday buckle series and hunter and jumper and dressage shows. For leisure use, the Park has wide-open spaces for activities such as kite flying, walking, running/jogging, picnics, camping and horse riding.  From summer youth camps to adult wine tastings to community-wide events drawing thousands of citizens and tourists, Harrison Ranch Park has already benefited people in our area even before being fully developed. Events will be held at the Park throughout the year and on most Saturdays. For more information, please visit www.dswildwestfest.com

 
The Project

While the Park is open free to the public from dusk to dawn, some structures can be rented for a variety of uses, including community meetings, parties, weddings, family gatherings, horse riding and more. For more information about rental opportunities at the Park, please call      DSISD Community Education Service at   512-858-3046.  To purchase annual or day horse riding permits, please obtain passes at Dripping Springs’ City Hall.