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Austin’s parks consistently face critical funding shortfalls - holding them back from being the best they can be. Austin Parks Foundation’s advocacy is critical to the health of Austin’s parks system.


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Your council members want to hear from you! Learn more about how to connect with them, the most effective way to get your point across and what to say in our connect with your council member blog.

You can find each council member’s district, contact information and more by visiting the Austin City Council webpage.

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Stay in the Loop: Latest Advocacy News

Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Austin Parks Foundation's Policy Platform

Austin Parks Foundation's advocacy efforts and what we ask of City Council are guided by a few key policy principles. Feel free to use this platform when creating your own communications to city council and letting them know why parks funding is a priority to you. Read more here.

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