Beverly S. Sheffield NW District Park
A virtual tour of existing conditions.
Where is Beverly S. Sheffield NW District Park?
Park Location
Located in Northwest Austin, Beverly S. Sheffield NW District Park is central to many residential neighborhoods.
The park is just East of MOPAC and serves as a direct amenity to the surrounding Allendale, Crestview, and Spyglass-Barton's Bluff neighborhoods, among others.
Walking Distance
A 15-minute walk provides easy access to surrounding residents.
Explore the map and continue scrolling for additional information!
Who's Behind the Name?
On June 25th of 2001 Northwest District Park was renamed Beverly S. Sheffield District Park in honor of his 40‐plus year career in Austin's Parks and Recreation Department that began in 1934 as a playground/activity leader and lifeguard and culminated in a 30‐year stint as Director of Austin’s Park and Recreation Department.
Images Courtesy of the City of Austin
Site Analysis
Orthomosaic Aerial Map
Flown in March, 2021, the aerial map provides 1" resolution of the park and its features.
PRO TIPS:
- Maximize the map by clicking the arrows in the upper right.
- While on site, you can see your location on the map by clicking on the "crosshairs" in the lower right of the map.
- The legend can be expanded in the lower left corner.
- Tap on features to see pop-ups with additional information
Floodplain
The vast majority of the site is located within a FEMA Flood Zone, Zone AE. This zone is commonly knows as the "500-year flood zone".
For more information on Flood Zones and additional information provided by the City of Austin, please visit:
Aerial Fly Through
Beverly S. Sheffield NW District Park Aerial Flyover from RVi Planning + Landscape Arch on Vimeo
360 Virtual Tour
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park Virtual Site Tour