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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
Here at Austin Parks Foundation (APF), we’re committed to creating thoughtful and inclusive programming. And we strive to infuse equity into every project, i...
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...
Active Transportation + Project Connect in the Time of COVID-19
× Hey there! COVID-19 has changed how we do things, and your safety is our priority. Please keep social distancing best practices in mind if you choose to vi...
Nature Play Activity: Create Your Very Own Fairy Park!
Presented by Little Hummingbird Society Written by Ladye Anne Wofford, Chief Mission Officer at Austin Parks Foundation Fairy Gardens are miniature gardens c...
Nature Play as Development with the Rivera Family
Presented by Little Hummingbird Society Written by Barry Rivera, Volunteer Manager at Austin Parks Foundation In addition to just getting kids outdoors, natu...
6 Fun Nature Play Activities with the Rivera Family
× Hey there! COVID-19 has changed how we do things, and your safety is our priority. Please keep social distancing best practices in mind if you choose to vi...
Nature Play 101: The Basics and Benefits of Nature Play
Presented by Little Hummingbird Society By Kathleen Barron, Senior Programs Manager at Austin Parks Foundation Nature Play is any open-ended, unstructured pl...
Easter Eggsibition: Bunnies on Parade in Your Neighborhood
× Hey, y’all! Though the city’s parks may be closed for Easter weekend, there are still some great ways to have fun right in the comfort of your own home! ...
Neighborhood Eggsploration: An Easter Scavenger Hunt
× Hey y’all! Though the city’s parks may be closed for Easter weekend, there are still some great ways to have fun without leaving your neighborhood! Be su...