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 to get out there and …
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 My Park Day to Community …
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 a new chapter to share, …
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 the window to advocate for …
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 Parsley. Before heading out, they …
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 natural swimming hole to cool …
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 …
