What your $15/year helps us accomplish:

Some MNA recent activities include:

• Publish info to the MNA website and email lists
• July 4th Parade & Picnic
• It’s My Park Day / Dumping Concerns around area
• Batteries, Oil, Paint and Antifreeze Collection Event
• Property Tax Protest Help
• National Night Out
• General Membership Meetings
• Neighborhood Garage Sales
• Supporting Milwood Art Walk
• Milwood Improvement Projects
• Shade at Balcones Pool
• New, Larger Playground & Pavilion at Balcones Park
• Trail Completion & Continued Improvements
• Sidewalk/Improved Road from Amherst to Baseball Fields
• Monitor development projects & work w/city staff
• Liaison with City of Austin on zoning and planning

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Your $15 Yearly

Membership at work!

So don’t forget to

stay current on your dues at www.milwoodna.com

Thanks!

Fall Milwood Events

• Garage Sale: Sat. Oct 18 
• Parmer Lane Changes Meeting: Wed, Oct 22
• It’s My Park Day: Sat. Nov. 1
• Milwood Art Day: Sat. Nov. 8

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Milwood Art Walk�Sat. Nov. 8 from 10am to 2pm

• Multiple Artists, 33 at the moment
• Several locations:
• Texan Market
• 12105 Scribe
• 4405 Ganymede Dr

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Stop by for some fun!

Parmer Lane Changes Meeting�Wed. Oct. 22 at 6pm, Milwood Library

• Parmer Lane is undergoing planning for redevelopment that may include very drastic changes.

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• While there is no definitive plan yet, neighborhoods along Parmer are joining together to have a voice in any potential changes.

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• The newly formed Parmer Lane Alliance of Neighborhoods (PLAN) is collecting feedback from neighbors to learn what people do or don't want. If you are interested in learning more or offering feedback, please join the meeting. RSVP here.�
• Background info here

Park Improvements

This year MNA has accomplished these improvements with Donors like yourself, PARD and APF’s help:

Completed Park Improvements:

• Resurfaced Bball Court, New Bball Goals, 2 Short Bball Goals that Split Half Court, Pickleball Lines, Lights for Night Play
• Repairs to Lighting in Pool Bathrooms and Park Bathrooms
• Drainage Improvements on Pavilion

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Future Improvements:

• Sand Volleyball Court Enhancements & Seating nearby
• Sidewalk into the Park down driveway
• Crosswalk Improvements
• Irrigation
• Parking Lot Stripes Improved
• Repair Logs on Playground
• New Signage
• Bathroom Improvements

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Other Improvements / Changes

Discuss New Fence at Summitt and effects

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Future Improvements:

• BIG Changes to our Library coming

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Homeless encampments in �Balcones Park and Greenbelt

• MNA has been working with City of Austin to eliminate camping in the park.  Waiting for the city to clear out the campers and do an initial cleanup.  If not done by Nov 1 we will address during It’s My Park Day, Sat. Nov. 1.

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• Signs - we have requested NO CAMPING signs to be posted at the park and park entrances

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• City Meeting - Park Department is hosting a meeting on Dec 6 to discuss the City response to this issue.  We will report back.

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Homeless encampments in �Balcones Park and Greenbelt

Camp cleanup locations:

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1) East end of the park where the Northern Walnut Creek Trail (NWCT) intersects with the Mopac Frontage road.  This is  also the route into Balcones Park for the NWCT urban trail.  This is the main area of the park with persistent camping that recurs within weeks of a cleanup.  Volunteers started cleaning this area last November during IMPD (Its My Park Day), did more cleanup in March IMPD and got Keep Austin Beautiful to sponsor another cleanup in April.  It only took a few months for the area to be trashed up again.  Currently waiting for APD and Parks to clear out the campers and cleanup the area.  Planning to do additional cleanup on Nov 1 during IMPD as needed.�

2) Middle of the park between the NWCT and creekside trail.  Last Nov during IMPD, volunteers discovered an encampment.  APD and PARD did a partial cleanup.  During the April cleanup, a new camp was discovered and cleaned up. �

3) Near Duval road (at the edge of the woods the informal "creekside" trail enters the park (at the North side of the tunnel passage under Duval). Reported to APD in July 2024.  Currently waiting for APD and Parks to clear out the campers and cleanup the area.  Planning to do additional cleanup on Nov 1 during IMPD as needed.

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4) The creek greenbelt South of Duval,  along trail that passes between Mesa Verde and San Marin Apartments, passing National instruments to the south.  The city acquired this property - scattered trash and campfire remnants.

Other Items being addressed �near Milwood

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• Repairs to Duval Road Dam  The city is working on plans to address maintenance of the dams that are integrated into Duval Road where it crosses Walnut Creek between the railroad and Mopac (2 locations).  Information will be shared once the design is closer to being completed (anticipated by the end of 2025).  The city has indicated that they intend to maintain the trails that currently pass under Duval Road in these locations. (Erik emailed Henry Price 10/12/25 for a status update)�
• Union Pacific Railroad and Whispering Valley Flood project.  The Railroad replaced the old undersized culvert with a much larger bridge last December.  The city is still working on the plans to alleviate flooding upstream of the railroad.  (Erik to contact city for timeframe update)�

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Its My Park Day – Sat. Nov 1, 2025

Planned activities include:�

1- Cleanup trash/litter in Balcones Park, along trails and in creek greenbelt.

�2- Trail maintenance/erosion repairs – Creekside Trail, Northern Walnut Creek Trail near bridge

�3 –  Tree weeding and mulching around parking lot

�4 – Butterfly Meadow – mulch log replacement and wildflower seeding

�5  – Rain Garden planting, seeding and maintenance (if anyone has shade tolerant plants they can contribute (coneflower, salvia coccinea, wine cups, columbine, etc. please email us)

�6 – Invasive Species Removal

�X 7 – Volleyball beach maintenance  (item may be deleted since City will probably do all the work)

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Water Your Trees & �Trim your Plants along the Sidewalk

Let’s Keep Our Neighborhood Safe & Friendly!��Please Clear the Right of Way & �Don’t Block the Sidewalk with Your Car.��.Help those with wheelchairs, strollers or young bikers who can’t risk being out in the road to �go around your car bumper.

See a neighbor who isn’t complying, simply give them a friendly knock and kindly mention it or let MNA know and we will happily do so.

311 App

Crime

• MNA Needs Block Captains! It’s Easy! Volunteer Today!
• Get your mail daily! Let’s Talk Mailbox Break-ins…
• Crime Prevention Tips on MNA’s website
• Know Your Five Neighbors
• Lights, Lock & Empty your Car – Prevent Crime of Opportunity
• See Something Suspicious. Report it ASAP to 911
• Call 311 when… it is not happening/has already happened.
• Be Friendly to Strangers.
• Mow a Neighbor-in-need’s Lawn. A well kept neighborhood is not inviting.
• Always let someone knocking know that you are home.
• Replace your door screws from the standard ones to 3+inch. Larger Strike Plate.
• Sign-up for MNA’s News on website or milwoodna1@gmail.com
• Crime Resources:
• www.austintexas.gov/GIS/crimeviewer/CrimeReportSearch.html
• www.SpotCrime.com & www.KrimeLabb.com
• www.Nextdoor.com

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We NEED Block Captains. �Can you help with your street?

• Sign up here: http://milwoodna.com/neighborhood-watch/

OR

• Email us at:  milwoodna1@gmail.com

Milwood Library

• Hours: �Sunday: Closed�Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm�Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm�Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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• Lots of good programming

Picture Courtesy of Walnut Crossing NA

Milwood Library Events

Books and Babies

Every Wednesday from 12:30-1:15pm

Every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am

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The Crafty Adult: Phantom Plaques Recommended for ages 18+

Thursday, October 10 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Crafty Adult: Lotería piñata ornaments | Adornos de piñata de lotería Recommended for 18+

Friday, October 11 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

For the Love of Books Club - A NO HOMEWORK Book Club! Recommended for ages 18+

Saturday, October 12 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Get Crafty: Potion Bottle Painting

Saturday, October 12 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Milwood Movie Night - Recommended for ages 18+

Thursday, October 17 - 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Toddler Music Circle

Friday, October 18 - 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens 6-Session Campaign - Teens 13-18 only

Monday, October 21 - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

ArtSmart: Día de los Muertos All ages welcome

Tuesday, October 22 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Preschool Imagination Station

Friday, October 25 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Dual Language Japanese-English Storytime by Austin Japan Community All ages welcome

Saturday, October 26 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM�

Milwood Monday Night Book Club - How to Sell a Haunted House Recommended for ages 18+

Monday, October 28 - 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM

Get Crafty: Spooky Paintings

Tuesday, October 29 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

High Level of Radon in Milwood Notice

• A few residents have expressed that they have received higher than safe Radon Levels in their Milwood homes. While Austin is not considered a risky area for Radon, it can happen any where.
• Interested in getting a discounted $5 Radon Test? MNA has some.
• More info at milwoodna.com

Adelphi Acre Garden

• Accepts Composting from Residents, not just Gardeners
• Leaf Bags for Compost
• Today is the last day to renew and if not received, plots will be released once this year is over (Plots renewals work on a Jan-Dec cycle).
• Checks are made out to the SFC and renewal costs are below: 
• Smaller 10x4 : $36
• Larger 10x10: $60

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MNA’s Website

• Calendar of Upcoming Events
• Easy Way to Pay Dues
• Businesses in Our Backyard

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Join the MNA Board

President: Meg Davis�Vice President: Tanner Callais�Treasurer/Membership: Carolyn Scherrer�Secretary: Kristin Harper�Parks/Greenbelt: Erik Harris�Communications/Social: Johanna Hedges & Sarah Romo De Vivar-Whalen�Block Captain Coordinator:

Website: Melisa Handley�At Large: Bethany Metzger�At Large: Michael Lewis

We are happy to tailor a position for interested parties!

Resident’s �Concerns or Questions