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Natalie Grigson

Austin-based freelance journalist and author of the bestselling Peter Able series, contributing to CultureMap Austin, MySA, Austin Monthly, and City Cast Austin.

Oct 8, 2026

14:59
And a lot of people are concerned about, like, what will the park look like after all of this is over? So what are the next steps in repairing the park?
15:08
Yeah, so right now, like, in between the two festivals, they're doing a lot.
15:12
Like you mentioned, they're removing some of the temporary turf.
15:15
They're letting it dry out.
15:17
Um, they have said the Parks Department is, like, on the ground at all times to make sure that they are doing everything they can to preserve the park.
15:27
Like s- y- if they needed to, they could change where the gates are opening or closed.
15:33
Um, but after next weekend ends, they're just gonna get, like, straight to work.
15:54
And do we know who's responsible for all of this and who's, like, gonna pay for this? A lot of people are concerned about, like, is it the taxpayers? Is it the city? Is it, uh, ACL? Like, who is going to foot the bill?

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