Austin Parks Foundation at a Glance – Ambassador Program

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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! Here at Austin Parks Foundation …

Park Preview: Pool Season Extended (and FREE)

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Have you heard the news? Austin Parks and Recreation is extending pool operations for SIX seasonal pools! (More time to play Mermaids, y’all). Additionally, entry fees will be waived from all City pools (excluding Barton Springs) from August 9 through October 1st to provide some much-needed relief from the longest stretch of 100-degree days in Austin history. Dive into some …

Park Preview: Rosewood Neighborhood Park

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This week’s park preview is full of history! Let’s dive into Rosewood Neighborhood Park and all it has to offer – pool included! History Spanning 13.9 acres, Rosewood Park came to be in 1929. Offering more than just amenities, Rosewood Park became Austin’s first public space for African Americans. Today, the Juneteenth parade is held at Rosewood Park each year. …

Barbie: Tour Guide Edition

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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 …

Exploring the Impact of HB 1526 on Parkland Dedication and Austin’s Parks

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Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1526 into law on June 10, 2023. Going into effect on January 1, 2024, this new law will dictate how local parkland dedication ordinances can be used in Texas cities with populations over 800,000 (Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas) and put significant strain on Austin’s already underfunded park system.  What is Parkland …

Project Playback: Pomerleau Pocket Park

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Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park is Austin’s newest two-acre park in District 4. The concept plan for Pomerleau Pocket Park was adopted and developed in 2019 by Austin Parks Foundation (APF), in coordination with Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD).The park is set to open to the public in July 2023. The design and construction of this project is funded …

Park Preview: Patterson Neighborhood Park

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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 …

Austin Parks Foundation at a Glance – Adopt-A-Park

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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 …