Zilker Great Lawn Opens This Friday
After intermittent thunderstorms and several controversies later, Zilker's Great Lawn is set to reopen to the public this Friday, when crews dismantle the temporary fencing surrounding the area.
Efforts to "rehabilitate" the sod were stymied by the rain, which has created several small wading pools throughout the park—Austin Parks and Recreation asks that visitors avoid those areas.
As for the grass itself, the official word is that "the turf has started to become dormant due to cooler fall and winter temperatures, but ... should return to its green lush state in the spring." They're estimating that about 2% of the turf will need to be replaced.
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