Pease Park Retaining Wall

Priorities: Public Safety – Long-Term Durability – Urban Park Stewardship
Challenges: Construction in an Active Public Space – Adjacent Roadway Conditions
Solutions: Reinforced Retaining Wall – Anchored CMU Base – Limestone Finish

Pease Park Conservancy’s vision for Pease Park centers on accessibility, environmental innovation, and inclusive public space. In support of that mission, Maas Verde Landscape Restoration was engaged to construct a retaining wall adjacent to North Lamar Boulevard, where safety, durability, and public visibility were critical considerations.

Because construction took place within an active urban park, the project required careful coordination to ensure the safety of both park visitors and crew members. The retaining wall was built using anchored cinderblocks as a structural base, reinforced with rebar, and finished with natural limestone to blend seamlessly into the park’s landscape.

Maas Verde worked closely with stakeholders from the Pease Park Conservancy and the City of Austin throughout the process, delivering a solution that balances structural integrity with the park’s natural character. The completed wall supports land stewardship efforts while enhancing safety and resilience along a highly trafficked edge of the park.