Projects in Progress

Cottage Grove Park is underutilized, and its playground is 30 years old. The playground is slated for replacement, and residents are currently working with the City to ensure the replacement fits our community's needs. There are other ways we can make it better, too!

In 2018, a team of Cottage Grove residents analyzed the security issues happening within the neighborhood and proposed hiring a private security service. It never received enough financial contribution to get off the ground - it may be time to reconsider.

In December 2020, a full inventory of sidewalks was performed in Cottage Grove Central and West. District C will be adding sidewalk sections along Kansas St in 2023, and we will continue to advocate for additions until our sidewalks are complete!

Cottage Grove sits in a fortunate position, right between the Heights Hike & Bike Trail and Memorial Park, even though right now there are no real connections. TIRZ 5 expanded the Heights trail to our neighborhood in 2022, and TXDOT plans to build a pedestrian bridge and Memorial Park connection.

In November 2020, more than 250 Cottage Grove residents participated in a survey to gauge neighborhood priorities. Infrastructure, followed by safety, were the major concerns. Other important issues such as park improvements and building community were also noted.