Ricky Guerrero Park
2006 S. 6th Street

Ricky Guerrero Park is a 2-acre community park with a rich legacy of inclusion, resilience, and neighborhood pride. The park was the vision of Roy Guerrero, a longtime Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff member who broke barriers by integrating Little League games in the 1940s and organizing celebrations for Latin American children in the 1950s. In the early 1950s, Roy advocated for transforming a neglected piece of land near the Meadowbrook Apartments into a dedicated park space for neighborhood kids. His dream became reality in 1972, when the park was officially named in memory of his son, Ricky, a student at Austin High School who tragically passed away from a football injury at the age of 17.

A standout feature of the park is its historic 1870s railroad bridge—a rare and remarkable remnant of Central Texas’s early rail history.

Over the years, the BCNA and PARD have collaborated on numerous improvements, including the installation of the much-loved splash pad. A major renovation in 2019 brought new sidewalks, ADA-accessible parking, additional picnic tables, improved drainage, retrofitted restrooms, and better lighting to make the space more welcoming and safe. The neighborhood came together in May 2022 to celebrate these upgrades with a joyful community event.

Despite ongoing challenges—including the temporary misuse of the bathroom facilities—the park is once again a lively space for families and children. With continued support from neighbors, Ricky Guerrero Park remains a vibrant and meaningful part of Bouldin Creek, and the community eagerly awaits the reopening of the splash pad this summer.