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Thank you, Austin, for Making IMPD – At A Distance a Great Success
In a year where a lot of things are uncertain, y’all made it clear that Austin’s parks, trails and green spaces are important. It’s My Park Day – At A Distan...
The Summer Heat is Gone! 6 Park Escapes for Austin’s Cooler Weather
Now that we’re past the intense Summer heat, it’s the perfect time to visit Austin’s parks and trails, while staying safe! Whether you want to hike for a few...
People + Parks: Celebrating the History of the Train at Zilker Park
The Zilker Train has been an Austinite favorite for almost 60 years. Here at Austin Parks Foundation, we couldn’t be more excited to bring a new mini train t...
Honoring our Adopt-A-Park Team of the Year: Brentwood Park
Brentwood Park has had a dedicated park adoption team for so long that it goes back before recorded history – APF history, anyway. You can count on Friends o...
How Your Vote Can Help Austin’s Trails and Clean Transportation in 2020
On August 13th, Austin City Council took a historic step to expand Austin’s trail system. CM Paige Ellis led City Council to add a $460 million safe mobility...
Gardening 101: How to Start Your Own Garden at Home!
Written by Ladye Anne Wofford, Chief Mission Officer at Austin Parks Foundation With so many of us spending more time at home, this is a great opportunity to...
Victory at City Hall: Essential Funds for Parks Added to the City Budget
It’s been a tough year for Austin’s parks. Already perennially underfunded, Austin’s parks and trails systems have been inundated, due to the Covid-19...
Project Playback: Investing in the Treasured Barton Springs Pool
March 22nd marks World Water Day, so we are highlighting projects at Barton Springs Pool, one of our city's favortie swimming holes!
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Preservation Motivation: Investing in Austin’s Nature Preserves
Since our inception, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has been focused on protecting and preserving Austin’s public green spaces. With over 2,200 acres of Nat...
Putting Programs to Work: Our Commitment to Inclusivity & Equity in our Programs
Our commitment to inclusivity & equity in our programs Here at Austin Parks Foundation (APF), we’re committed to creating thoughtful and inclusive programmin...
Celebrating Juneteenth: Austin’s Historically Black Parks
As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, amidst a restored sense of how urgently our city must face the truth of our past and work to improve our present and fu...
Project Playback: Helping the Georgian Acres Neighborhood Get Their Park
The Georgian Acres neighborhood had the highest amount of children and multi-housing units without a park nearby. For many years, residents of the neighborho...
Investing in Parks: Austin’s Parks + Trails as Economic Drivers
On April 7th, the civic world in Austin seemed to halt for a few brief moments. John Hockenyos, an Austin based economist, delivered a less-than-rosy economi...
Art in the Parks: 6 Unique Public Art Pieces in Austin’s Parks
From Blanton Art Museum to the beloved, but newly-housed, Graffiti Park at Castle Hill, there’s no denying that Austinites appreciate good art when they see ...
The Great Indoors: Nature Films for Adventuring in Place
We’re all dreaming of a world where we can flock to the world’s most beautiful natural spaces. But since we’re unable to travel, your friends at Austin Parks...
