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 –Â 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 …
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 of love, Austin Parks Foundation …
We’re hitting the parks with all new opportunities to explore (and keep up those New Year’s resolutions). Maybe you resolve to get your heart rate up, try a new hobby or spend more time offline with loved ones (two and four-legged alike). No matter how you want to spend your time this year, Austin’s parks have you covered. We’ve rounded …
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 …
