Commemorative Bricks
An engraved brick is a unique and personalized way to honor any Trail lover. Bricks on the Butler Trail honor loved ones, share messages of encouragement, and celebrate life’s memories and accomplishments. When you purchase a commemorative brick, you become a part of the Trail.
BRICK REQUIREMENTS:
– Brick text can include family or individual names and dates.
– Brick text cannot include political, religious, or commercial messaging or advertising, social media handles, or website addresses.
– Profanity is not allowed on bricks.
*Every space and punctuation mark counts as a character.
Bricks are located at three spots on the Butler Trail: Lou Neff Point, Butler Exercise Area, and Lakeshore Exercise Area. Bricks are installed every Spring at Lakeshore and every Fall at Butler Shores. Bricks are not available at Lou Neff Point.
Spring 2026 Install: Lakeshore
Fall 2026 Install: Butler Shores
The Lou Neff Point brick area was the first commemorative brick plot opened along the Butler Trail. Lou Neff point is located where Barton Creek intersects with Lady Bird Lake just off Lou Neff Road. Bricks in this area are completely sold out.
Locating your Lou Neff brick:
- Open the Lou Neff list of bricks.
- Locate your text by simultaneously pressing the 'Control' (CTRL) and the 'F' key. A finder box will open.
- Enter your brick text into the Finder space and click 'Next.'
- Look at the heading of your selection for the grid section letter and number.
- Refer to the map below (click to enlarge) of Lou Neff Point to find the location of the section your brick is located in.
Lakeshore Bricks opened in 2021, with the first wave of installations occurring in the Summer of 2022. The bricks are part of the Lakeshore Exercise Equipment area, located near International Shores on the southeast portion of the Butler Trail. The area is located at S Lakeshore Blvd, just off Riverside Drive. Bricks are still available in this area, with bricks installed yearly in the Spring.
Locating your Lakeshore brick
- Open the Lakeshore list of bricks.
- Locate your text by simultaneously pressing the 'Control' (CTRL) and the 'F' key. A finder box will open.
- Enter your brick text into the Finder space and click 'Next.'
- Look at the heading of your selection for the grid section letter and number.
- Refer to the map in the second tab of the worksheet to find the location of the section your brick is in.
The newest brick location opened in December 2022 at the newly renovated Butler Shores Exercise Area at the NW corner of Lamar Blvd and Riverside Drive.
Locating your Butler Exercise brick:
- Open the Butler Exercise list of bricks.
- Locate your text simultaneously by pressing the 'Control' (CTRL) and the 'F' key. A finder box will open.
- Enter your brick text into the Finder space and click 'Next.'
- The map is a scaled-down version of the brick plot. You can zoom in/out to see the full-scale map.
You can specify whether you would like your brick placed at the Lakeshore Park or Butler Shores exercise area, but not a specific location within each area. Bricks are installed once a year per location.
We will notify you after the brick has been installed with a diagram of the space broken into “Zones,” and we will tell you in which zone you may locate your brick.
es! If you want us to notify them before installing the brick, please email development@thetrailconservancy.org. We can also provide a printable certificate if you’re giving your brick as a gift! Once you’ve filled out the “Brick Notificant” information in the order form, we will email it after it’s installed.
All proceeds raised from brick and bench dedications benefit The Trail Conservancy’s efforts to improve The Trail.
TTC diligently maintains the areas surrounding the commemorative brick plots; however, we are unable to re-engrave or replace existing bricks, as they do not qualify for permanent recognition per the City of Austin code. The City has a threshold of $25,000 for permanent recognition in parkland, including the Butler Trail.
If the area of the brick is obstructed by overgrowth, debris, or any other obstructions, please provide the exact location and we can coordinate clean-up of the area.
