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BASTROP — A covering over the arena, more seating and recreational vehicle hook-ups top the list of requests for improvements at Mayfest Park, according to community feedback.
Officials said September’s town hall meeting and online survey were conducted as part of a larger effort to shape the future of Bastrop’s storied rodeo grounds. The city gathered input from residents, rodeo attendees and industry experts throughout the month.
“It needs significant improvement if we’re going to utilize it as an appropriate venue,” City Manager Sylvia Carrillo- Trevino said. “What I heard most was, and what was probably the most resonating, was ‘Don’t just put a cover over it and call it a day.’” Bastrop adopted a master plan for its parks system in 2023, but Mayfest Park was excluded because the city was considering replacing it with a soccer complex at the time, according to officials. That proposal stalled after public input showed strong support for keeping the arena, prompting renewed discussion about how to upgrade the existing facility. At City Council’s direction, Carrillo-Trevino launched a community survey to gather opinions on desired amenities. Residents expressed strong support for improvements that would make the venue more versatile for concerts, festivals and family-friendly events.
