Author: Taylor Wiseman
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Advantage: Dottie Jordan and Austin parks
In September 2024, residents of University Hills applied for an ACL Music Festival Neighborhood Grant from Austin Parks Foundation. At the time, a community member had been offering free youth tennis lessons at Dottie Jordan Neighborhood Park. Providing these lessons required paying to reserve the court, a cost which multiple families took upon themselves to…
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People of the Parks: Megan and Jonathan Holden
From peaceful park outings to competitive pickleball games with friends, our People of the Parks, Megan and Jonathan Holden enjoy all that Austin’s parks have to offer. The Holdens spend time at Onion Creek Greenbelt with their dog, Roscoe, meet up with friends at Dick Nichols District Park for pickleball and Megan enjoys a “Friday…
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People of the Parks: Jen Ohlson
It’s National Trail Day so we’re bringing you a Town Lake Trail (now the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail) connoisseur for our next People of the Parks! This series is meant to celebrate the deep connection Austinites feel to our outdoor spaces – and these photos and interviews might just inspire you…
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Volunteer with Austin Parks Foundation
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Austin Parks Foundation (APF) partners with our community to enhance peoples’ lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. If you’re here, you may have noticed a recent project at your local park – welcome! APF offers an array of volunteer opportunities, from It’s…
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2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks
We’ve been keeping a close eye on Austin’s 2026 General Obligation Bond process since we first broke it down for you back in January. Since then, we’ve tracked the Bond Election Advisory Task Force’s recommendation, watched City Council begin its deliberations, and cheered on the park advocates who showed up to speak. Now we have…
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2026 City of Austin General Obligation Bond Election: Where we stand, and what’s next
In January, we published our first overview of Austin’s 2026 General Obligation Bond process and explained why a robust parks bond is long overdue. A lot has happened since then: The Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) completed its recommendation to City Council on May 4th. City Council is now in the driver’s seat and…
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National Volunteer Month
National Volunteer Month just wrapped…and WOW! In April, we hosted Community Volunteer Events, corporate volunteers and an Earth Day project. Take a look at the impact: April 3 Corporate Volunteer Event, Preacher at Garrison District Park – Employees from Preacher helped remove invasive species and reseeded the park. They were able to remove Nandina and Hedge…
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Take a Hike!
Spring has sprung, now it’s time to get out there and take a hike! Below are six hikes that APF staff members have recommended – are you ready to hit the trail? St. Edward’s Greenbelt This hidden gem in Northwest Austin is the perfect destination for hikers and trail runners alike and features a stunning…
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It’s My Park Day Spring 2026 Recap
THANK YOU! Yes, you – and all 4,521 other It’s My Park Day volunteers who came together to make our parks, trails and green spaces better! It truly takes a village, and you guys continue to show up. It’s My Park Day Impact: Your efforts on Saturday will go a long way in the maintenance,…
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L💚VE is in the parks this Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at Austin Parks Foundation!🫶 Your love supports our parks—now let our parks support your love. Here are a few sweet ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little outdoor fun. Check them off as you work through the experiences, and make memories that are truly evergreen: With lots…
