Cooper Spring Nature Park

Cooper Spring Nature Park A nature park surrounding the historical Cooper Spring in Lampasas, TX. Located on Hackberry Street between Ave. A and 2nd Street

Rex and Linda Johnson donated 16.23 acres of land in the heart of town to the City of Lampasas in 2008. It was agreed by the donors and City the area would be developed as open space nature area for the enjoyment of the public. Since the initial donation, the City has acquired other property from adjacent landowners through purchase and additional donations. Included in the donations was a segment

of the BNSF railroad right of way that adjoined the Park. The Park now fronts on Hackberry Street, Avenue A and East Third Street and includes over 25 acres. Considerable work has already been done at the Park site to increase plant and wildlife diversity. Numerous piles of masonry construction rubble on the property have been buried. Soil was hauled in from the Fourth Street Improvement Project to make some sites more hospitable to plants. Numerous hackberries and non-native woody plants have been removed and burned to make space for native grasses and wildflowers. Over 20 different native grasses have been seeded to date and some deer-resistant wildflowers. Many decades of organic matter accumulation have been removed from Cooper Spring. The banks of Spring Branch and Burleson Creek are being vegetated to reduce erosion. The emphasis of the work in the Park is to improve bird and butterfly habitat as agreed when the initial donation of land was made. Plant diversity and abundance of vegetation will enhance insect production which will benefit birds. Flowering plants will benefit both birds and butterflies. Plant diversity will also assure natural beauty in the Park throughout the year. A non-profit corporation has been formed to supplement funding for Park improvements and maintenance since public funds for the Park are limited. All improvement projects in the Park will be in cooperation with the City of Lampasas. Interested citizens will be encouraged to support the Park through its use and with donations to assure its beauty into the future. A lot of work has been done since 2008. However, 2014 is shaping up to be a year of many major projects in the Park. You are encouraged to visit the Park and witness its transformation to a place where Nature comes first.

Happy 38th Birthday, Sarah SchoonoverMany happy photos are taken in Cooper Spring Nature Park. Native plants make a gre...
06/19/2026

Happy 38th Birthday, Sarah Schoonover

Many happy photos are taken in Cooper Spring Nature Park. Native plants make a great backdrop for all kinds of portraits. I spotted Sarah taking photos with the number 38. A simple inquiry revealed she was taking self-portraits celebrating her birthday which falls on June 20th. She is the owner of Sarah Schoonover Photography, so this commission seems reasonable. Upon exchanging names and some conversation, I learned her father is Dr. Lester Mento. Lester and I were on a Lampasas County 4-H plant identification team together many years ago and we attended Texas A&M in the same time frame. Sarah was glad to get confirmation her dad learned plants in an earlier time, she seemed to have had some skepticism about his claim before our conversation (I think I have this right). Please join me in wishing Sarah a special day tomorrow by leaving a comment.

06/18/2026
pouring concrete for the parking area!
06/18/2026

pouring concrete for the parking area!

06/13/2026

Clearing flood debris this week

05/21/2026
05/17/2026

Ok, it’s going to be a BRIDGE over Spring Branch just inside Cooper Spring Nature Park!!! 🎉 Thank you for the help from Mike Irvin, the City of Lampasas, Rex Johnson, and Harrell Clary! After the bridge construction is finished, designing will begin for a new trail loop on the south side of the park. Can’t wait!!!

Lynn, we LOVE every time you come and see us!!! I think the park always puts on a special show for you because it loves ...
05/14/2026

Lynn, we LOVE every time you come and see us!!! I think the park always puts on a special show for you because it loves you so much! (Plus, you have the eye to know where to look…) ❤️

SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES!!! COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDED!!!Cooper Spring Nature Park is looking to expand our community impact by...
05/12/2026

SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES!!!
COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDED!!!
Cooper Spring Nature Park is looking to expand our community impact by offering classes for kids, seniors, and everyone in between on natural science and native landscaping topics. Speak up, Lampasas!
1) What subjects?
2) What age groups?
3) What months, days and times work best for you?

Look in the comments for some proposed topics and “like” the ones you’d like to see offered, as well as providing your own suggestions and feedback!

get your copy of today’s Lampasas Dispatch Record and learn more about the new signs at park! https://www.lampasasdispa...
01/14/2026

get your copy of today’s Lampasas Dispatch Record and learn more about the new signs at park! https://www.lampasasdispatchrecord.com/life/educational-signs-installed-cooper-spring-nature-park?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPT6NtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQlN3Mucetm1ak3ZoMOZEWpf4GY73dMSnaEEVaCf-uHheELjXM88Lx6a2e8g_aem_-LO03X8S_jlZft9RmTYITQ

The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation has installed five educational signs at the city park to help visitors learn what lies within the wildlife oasis. The new signs designed by Ashleigh Elizabeth and illustrated by Laura de Klerk -- both of doLampasas -- were placed in the park Jan.

Address

100 N Hackberry Street
Lampasas, TX
76550

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

Telephone

(512) 556-6831

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