Longhorn Dam Maraca Benches
The Wishbone Bridge marks a milestone for the Butler Trail, completing the 10-mile loop and creating a seamless, traffic-free Trail experience! To celebrate, we have installed our new art benches—a first for the Trail.
Designed by Austin-based Lemmo Architecture and Design and fabricated by Harvest Lumber Co., these benches honor the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots, history, and culture. A total of 31 benches will be installed along the bridge. Dedicate a bench on this historic bridge today!
Austin design firm Lemmo Architecture and Design was selected through an open call to create benches to line the Wishbone Bridge at Longhorn Dam. The “Maraca” benches are made of hardwood from cypress trees in Texas and are accented with powder-coated steel in shades that honor the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots, history, and culture.
"With nods to cultural moments that hold a special place in many of Austinite’s hearts, the benches should feel right at home alongside many of the iconic murals, public art, and other displays of color that can already be found dotting the city’s east side."
Learn more about the unique bench designs and the local inspiration behind them from Lemmo Architecture and Design’s design booklet here.
Limited Inaugural Run Benches Available.
- $30,000 for Dedication in Perpetuity.
- $15,000 for a 10-year Dedication, with the first right of refusal for renewal.
- Backed vs. Backless Benches
- Colors - Aqua, Flamingo, Lemon, Tangerine
- Location on bridge
- Dedication plaques include a non-customizable line that reads "In Honor Of" followed by a customizable message and names.
- Plaques allow for up to 360 characters (120 per line), including letters, numbers, blank spaces, and punctuation.
- The cost of the bench adoption covers annual maintenance. However, know that the wood will be allowed to weather naturally over time.
- Depending on the depth, any carved vandalism will be sanded off.
- If you notice your bench has been defaced, please get in touch with us directly.
Have Questions? Reach out to our team at adoptions@thetrailconservancy.org
