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Development Update
Lakeway TX · Rough Hollow 2026 Lakeway Awards Construction Contract for Butler Rough Hollow Park — What Residents Need to Know Lakeway has hired a contractor to build Butler Rough Hollow Park, a bond-funded park with a playground, sports field, and bike course. Here is the timeline and what it means for nearby homeowners.
Tammy Davison
REALTOR® · Updated What is happening with Butler Rough Hollow Park in Lakeway? On April 20, 2026, Lakeway City Council awarded the construction contract for Butler Rough Hollow Park to Millis Development and Construction, according to Community Impact. In fact, the city chose the firm from nine bids. Specifically, the park is funded with $2.1 million from the $22 million parks bond that Lakeway voters approved in May 2024. Construction is expected to start in summer 2026, and the city is targeting completion in spring 2027. Butler Rough Hollow Park is one of the most visible projects from Lakeway’s 2024 parks bond. For residents of Rough Hollow and nearby neighborhoods, it also adds a new neighborhood park close to home. Therefore, here is what is planned, when it should open, and how it may affect the area. The contract and the timeline
Sources: Community Impact, April 2026 and Community Impact, March 2026. In addition, the city hired Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers to manage the project. What the park will includeThe design plans approved in July 2025 call for several amenities. For example, the park is planned to include:
However, the final design was scaled back from earlier concepts because of cost, according to Community Impact. So details may still change as construction moves forward. How Butler Rough Hollow Park fits Lakeway’s parks bondLakeway voters approved the $22 million Parks Improvement Bond in May 2024 with 68% support. In particular, the largest project is Lakeway City Park, estimated at about $10.6 million. Meanwhile, the Lakeway Activity Center playground was finished in September 2025. Next, Butler Rough Hollow Park is in line. As a result, it will be one of the first new parks residents can actually use from the bond program. What it means for Rough Hollow and nearby homeownersGenerally, new parks add to a neighborhood’s appeal, especially for families. In particular, a playground, sports field, and bike course within a short drive or walk are features buyers often look for in Lakeway. During construction, however, nearby residents should expect some truck traffic and noise. Therefore, if you are selling near Tomichi Trail in 2026, it helps to tell buyers about the finished park and its spring 2027 timeline. For current pricing, see Redfin’s Lakeway housing market data. Thinking about buying or selling in Rough Hollow?Overall, Rough Hollow is one of Lakeway’s most active communities, with lake access, amenities, and Lake Travis ISD schools. In fact, Lake Travis ISD earned an overall A in the state’s 2024–2025 ratings, according to Texas Tribune school data. For more on the neighborhood, read what’s happening in the Rough Hollow market. You can also compare options in Lakeway new construction vs resale. Frequently asked questionsLakeway awarded the Butler Rough Hollow Park construction contract to Millis Development and Construction on April 20, 2026. The $2.1 million, bond-funded park is planned to include a playground, sports field, basketball area, bike course, ninja course, and amphitheater. Construction should start in summer 2026, with completion targeted for spring 2027. For Rough Hollow residents, a new neighborhood park is on the way. Plan for some construction disruption first. Talk to Tammy about buying or selling in LakewayLocal guidance on Rough Hollow, Lakeway, and the Lake Travis area. Platinum Top 500 2021–2024. Diamond Club $10M+ 2021–2024. Top Agent Network Austin Top 1%. Tammy Davison — REALTOR® | Realty Austin | Compass RE TexasPlatinum Top 500 2021–2024 · Diamond Club $10M+ 2021–2024 · Top Agent Network Austin Top 1%. Serving buyers and sellers in Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Bee Cave, and Lake Travis.
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