In June 2023, the Polo Field was again opened and used as a weekend overflow parking lot. The surrounding area was never designed to accommodate pedestrian traffic from the Polo Field: In fact, there are not even any sidewalks.
This map shows areas currently in a state of severe erosion due to pedestrian foot traffic:
Here is what the Zilker Park north entrance looked like in April 2023:
Compare to September, 2023:
Here is what the children's Zilker Playground looked like in April 2023:
Compare to September 2023:
Photos on Labor Day 2023:
September 2023, severe erosion shows exposed pipes:
Informal pathways from the Polo Field show severe soil erosion and compaction after summer of 2023:
The following eroded zone is between the Rugby Field and Barton Creek:
Below, a slippery slop beside Barton Springs Pool recently caused a man to slip, fall and break his arm.
We alerted this man just in time. In good spirit, he chose to take extra precautions:
Further erosional areas inside the pool grounds will be vulnerable to the next heavy rains:
Suggestion: Add three sets of stairs as soon as possible to prevent injury of pedestrians. Add temporary berms in all areas where topsoil is at risk of further erosion due to rain.
