For this week’s Park Preview, we’re talking all things splash pads! The best part about these parks is the wide variety of features they offer. Let’s jump in: Bailey Neighborhood Park This splash pad is located within Bailey Neighborhood Park. Enjoy sand volleyball, tennis or a picnic and cool off at the splash pad! This quaint park has a lot …
It’s the summer of Barbie, and APF is thinking pink! Go all-in on the Barbie fandom this weekend with the help of Barbie herself. We’ve pulled together Barbie’s favorite spots around Austin – let Barbie be your tour guide as you paint the town pink this weekend. Softball Barbie: Take the field at various parks around Austin. Some of our …
We know that Austin is no stranger to steaming hot summers, and Austinites are always looking for a relaxing escape from the heat. That’s why we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite swimming holes in Austin! We’re sure there is a perfect spot for you to kick back and relax in the water. Less than 10 …
Conflicted about how to spend time outside with the Texas heat? SAME. But we’re here to help! Each week we’ll give you a peek into a park and all it has to offer (BODIES OF WATER). First up: Patterson Neighborhood Park! Located Northeast of downtown, Patterson Neighborhood Park spans 9 acres including a pool, playground, skate ramp, sports courts and …
Earlier this year we shared an overview of programming, projects and work that Austin Parks Foundation is committed to each year. As we continue to share our mission, we want to dive deeper into these aspects and provide as much information as possible to help you enjoy our parks, trails and green spaces! With Austin’s nearly 400 parks, trails and …
The 2022 ACL Fest economic impact was revealed on Tuesday, May 9th – awarding an additional $7.2 million dollars to Austin’s parks.
Each year, the Austin Parks Foundation team works on multiple park projects, ranging from an added park bench to total park renovations. We love sharing our park overhaul projects with you, but want to touch on the smaller updates that enhance the park experience as well – so this month, we’re happy to introduce the Fast Five! Our intent is …
Earlier this year we shared an overview of programming, projects and work that Austin Parks Foundation is committed to each year. As we continue to share our mission, we want to dive deeper into these aspects and provide as much information as possible to help you enjoy our parks, trails and green spaces! We want you to get In. The. …
Earlier this year we shared an overview of programming, projects and work that APF is committed to each year. As we continue to share our mission, we want to dive deeper into these aspects and provide as much information as possible to help you get involved with making our parks, trails and green spaces better! It’s National Volunteer Week so …
This year’s Spring It’s My Park Day came on the heels of the historic winter storm that hit Austin in early February. Days of icy accumulation impacted 30% of the city’s total tree canopy and damaged an estimated 10.5 million trees as a result. Many of our city’s treasured parks were left in bad shape, with limbs blocking trails, disrupting …
