Austin Parks & Recreation will be limiting parking at Commons Ford Metropolitan Park this Memorial Day weekend. (City of Austin)
AUSTIN, Texas - If you're heading to Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park this Memorial Day weekend, Austin Parks & Recreation says to plan ahead and prepare for limited parking.
What we know:
PARD says in order to address public safety concerns during the holiday weekend at the park, vehicle capacity will be limited.
From Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26, parking will be limited to specific areas with park rangers assisting with directing traffic and explaining the change in operations to visitors.
No parking will be allowed outside the gated entrance. Vehicles parked outside the gate along Commons Ford Road will be subject to towing.
PARD says that once capacity is reached, no additional vehicles will be allowed to enter the park.
This change is meant to help ensure emergency and staff vehicles can safely enter and exit the area.
What you can do:
PARD recommends if you're going to Commons Ford Ranch during the holiday weekend to carpool when possible.
Visitors are also reminded to practice "Leave No Trace" principles, including disposing of waste properly, leaving what you find, respecting wildlife and being considerate of other visitors.
The Source: Information in this report comes from Austin's Parks & Recreation department