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, restoration and beauty of Austin’s …
The City of Austin is most likely holding a General Obligation Bond Election in November of 2026. The last bond election that the city had was in 2022, and the last bond election that included parks was in 2018. Usually, Austin Parks and Recreation Department relies on bond elections every six years, but it will have been eight years between …
Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is pleased to award our latest ACL Music Festival Grants to parks across Austin! These grants help to fund improvements and amenities identified by community members and park adopters. These grants are in addition to the millions that APF invests in our parks each year. Using ACL Music Festival funds, APF awards two types of grants: …
It’s autumn in Austin, and that means it’s the perfect time of year to “fall” in love with our outdoor spaces! At Austin Parks Foundation, we believe that we are all People of the Parks. With nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces in Austin, there’s always something new to explore: just ask the Walking Moms of Austin, a social …
At Austin Parks Foundation, we believe that we are all People of the Parks – or in Gavin’s case – Pups of the Park!🐾 Gavin is a paralyzed pup who uses a wheelchair to get around. He was adopted in 2023 by Frankie, who helps maintain the Cherry Creek Community Garden – a Sponsored Fund Account through Austin Parks Foundation. …
Today is kind of a big dill: It’s #NationalPickleballDay! As America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball’s popularity stems from the fact that anyone can play – from young kids to grandparents and everyone in between. Here are five parks around Austin where you can “relish” in the fun of this growing sport: Rosewood Neighborhood Park Located in East Austin, this park …
Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is pleased to award our latest ACL Music Festival Grants to parks across Austin! These grants help to fund improvements and amenities identified by community members and park adopters. These grants are in addition to the millions that APF invests in our parks each year. Using ACL Music Festival funds, APF awards two types of grants: …
The Hezikiah Haskell House is the oldest registered structure in the Clarksville community, one of the earliest freedom colonies in Texas. In 2023, Austin Parks Foundation granted Kurt Schmidt and the Clarksville Community Garden Leadership Team $26,900 for garden improvements, the creation of a heritage garden and interpretive signage at the property. With this grant, the Clarksville Community Garden Leadership …
Dive into summer with our next People of the Parks: Darby and Ben Kirton. Darby Miller moved to Austin in 2017 and quickly found her happy place: Barton Springs. “From hot day plunges to marathon training run dips, there is really nothing like it in this world.” In addition to everyday use, Miller has made a tradition of jumping into …
As National Volunteer Month comes to an end, we want to highlight our April volunteer projects. This month we hosted corporate volunteers, open workdays and an Earth Day project! Take a look at the impact: April 10 Corporate Volunteer Event, Zendesk at Armadillo Park Employees from Zendesk helped with Nature Play maintenance. This much-needed care helps ensure the safety and …
