On May 7th, C3 Presents announced that the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival generated $8.4 million dollars for Austin’s parks. C3 Presents COO, Emmett Beliveau, and Austin Parks Foundation CEO, Colin Wallis, were joined by Austin’s Mayor, Kirk Watson, PARD Director, Jesús Aguirre and council members from District 1, Sharon Mays (Chief of Staff for Natasha Harper-Madison); District 5, …
It’s time to meet our next People of the Parks! This is a new series that celebrates the different ways Austinites utilize our parks to connect with nature. For the Reed family (Charla, Richard, Myles and Margaux) it was important to find a space where the entire family could unwind, connect and enjoy the outdoors together. They found it at …
Happy April! Spring has sprung, and at APF we’re marking this special time of year by launching our new People of the Parks series. People of the Parks will celebrate the deep connection Austinites feel to our outdoor spaces – and these photos and interviews might just inspire you to get out there and experience our parks for yourself. If …
We couldn’t be more thankful for the Austinites that helped their local parks during It’s My Park Day Spring 2021, presented by Wheatsville Food Co-op. From Saturday, June 5th to Sunday, June 13th, 815 people volunteered in-person and 158 completed our virtual volunteer activities! It was such a thrill to have in-person projects in parks across Austin for the first …
As fellow park enthusiasts, we understand the need to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Not to mention parks, trails and green spaces are excellent for our physical and mental well-being! We want everyone to be able to enjoy Austin’s outdoor spaces with an emphasis on keeping each other safe. Below are some helpful tips to stay healthy and …
It may seem like the new year has just begun (or that it has been January for 22 weeks already), but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This year we want to show a little extra love to our parks, our family and our friends, so we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite nature-inspired Valentine activities. Most of …
Written by Ladye Anne Wofford, former Chief Mission Officer at Austin Parks Foundation With so many of us spending more time at home, this is a great opportunity to get your very own garden started! If you’re a new gardener, you’re in luck! Austin has ample resources to get you started off on the right foot. Fall in Central Texas …
We want to make sure everyone who wants to join in on the fun is able to access the Backyard Ball! Our host, DJ Mel, will be going live on Twitch, one of the most popular streaming platforms. Read on for more info on how to join us! Don’t have a Twitch account? No worries, you don’t need one to …
Featured photo by Gabby Orcutt from Unsplash Are your kids ready to learn some new dance moves? APF is here to help! Check out these dance tutorials for choreography kids, mix-and-matchers and the freestylers out there. These videos are recommended for kids 3-7, but don’t be afraid to join in on the fun. We can’t wait to bust a move …
