CORE Foundation
400 Old Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
512-894-0801
Lady Bird Lake Pier Project: Accessible fishing in the heart of downtown Austin
Donors
Austin Mobility Solutions & Vantage Mobility International
$ 25000
Austin Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities
$ 500
Compounding and Wellness Centers: Dripping Springs Pharmacy & Lamar Plaza Drug Store
$ 5000
Bridgepoint Consulting, LLC
$ 500
Flex Corp
$ 150
Pain Care Physicians
$ 500
Asian American Cultural Center
$ 5000
McBride Conservation Fund Foundation
$ 1000
HEB
$ 1000
Austin Parks Foundation
$ 25000
Superior Health Plan
$ 5000
EZ Corp
$ 1000
$ 250
$ 100
$ 3000
Amerigroup
$ 1500
$ 100
$ 150
Scott & White Healthcare
$ 1000
$ 300
The CORE Health Foundation is in the process of raising approximately $400,000 in donations to build a wheelchair accessible fishing pier on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) in downtown Austin.
On October 14, 2010, the Austin City Council approved the construction of the Fishing Pier through a unanimous vote of 7-0 following a recommendation by the Texas Parks and Recreation Board. The Foundation would like to thank Randy Scott and Ricardo Soliz at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department for their guidance and support throughout this project. Additionally, David Bessent of David Bessent Architects, Inc., has graciously agreed to take the lead on the construction.
Purpose of the Pier
- Lady Bird Lake has approximately 1.5 million visitors annually and no ADA accessible fishing opportunities available
- The pier will allow all anglers to fish without a boat
- Based on the plans of a similar pier in Nacogoches
- Close to accessible parking and bus lines
- Partially covered and lighted
- Promotes active lifestyles, family recreation and accessibility for all Texans
- Highlights the abilities of individuals with disabilities
Fishing and Individuals with Disabilities:
- The Texas Education Agency reports over 500,000 children have special needs
- People with disabilities have long been hindered from participating in recreation, like fishing, because of structural and social barriers
- People with disabilities who participate in recreational activities experience increased independence, confidence, mobility, socialization and enjoyment.
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[ pier design ] [ vicinity map ]
Austin is a special place to live and play. We anticipate this new downtown amenity will surely become another jewel in the Austin Parks system.
We need your help making this Pier another Austin Treasure!
Fund-raising Plan of Action
| Grant Funding | $200,000 |
| Corporate Sponsorships | $175,000 |
| Events | $20,000 |
| Individuals/Employee Giving | $5,000 |
| Total | $400,000 |
