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The First Ever It’s My Pool Day Is Happening August 3rd
Yep, you read that correctly. There's going to be an It's My Pool Day, a day to celebrate Austin's pools inspired by It's My Park Day, APF's bi-annual, city-...
People + Parks: Raise a Glass to this APF Donor
By Elizabeth McGuire To be perfectly clear, Matt Luckie would rather not talk about himself. He would rather not pose for a photo or elaborate on all the way...
Austin Parks Foundation Awards Over $180,000 In 2019 Spring Grants & Park Design Services
AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 2, 2019) – Austin Parks Foundation (APF) announced their 2019 spring grantees that will receive over $180,400 in collective funding to im...
People + Parks: Healthy Parks, Healthy City
By Elizabeth McGuire When Elizabeth Krause moved to Austin three years ago, she and her family began their house hunting by visiting parks all over town. “...
Project Playback: Hartford Park
Swing set and playscape for children ages 2 - 5 years old. Hartford Park was once an overgrown traffic triangle in the middle of a neighborhood in central Au...
Play Your Part: Leave No Trace in Austin’s Parks
Hello, Texas Summer! As temperatures increase, park usage does too, so it’s even more important to make sure we clean up after ourselves in our parks. Aft...
Project Playback: Preserving the History of Downs-Mabson Fields
Downs-Mabson Fields, specifically Mabson Field, is currently the ballpark of the Huston-Tillotson University Rams, but was once home to some of baseball's le...
10 Austin Swimming Pools to Check Out This Summer
You probably already know about iconic swimming spots like Barton Springs or Deep Eddy, but where else can Austinites swim? We've gathered 10 swimming pools ...
Austin Parks Foundation’s 27th Birthday Celebration!
Austin Parks Foundation's birthday is Wednesday, June 12th, and we've partnered with local businesses to help us ring in 27 years of People + Parks. Check ou...
In Memory: Louis René Barrera
We're saddened to hear of the passing of Louis René Barrera, a man who dedicated so much of his life to Austin's parks. He served as the Environmental Conser...
Austin Ranks 43rd In Park Access, Down One Spot from 2018
May 21, 2019 - The Trust for Public Land just released their rankings of the 100 largest cities' parks. Austin moved down to 43rd from 42nd in 2018. Austinit...
Taking Care of What We’ve Got: Important Maintenance in Austin’s Parks
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means it's time for picnics in the park, hanging by the pool, and all the outdoor fun that summer brings. To...
8 Austin Recreation Centers You Should Check Out
Recreation Centers are wonderful resources for their surrounding communities because of their ability to host a wide variety of programming and activities! W...
How To Fundraise for APF on Facebook & Instagram
Fundraising for Austin Parks Foundation on Facebook and Instagram is easy, simple and fast! You can fundraise for APF for your birthday or other holidays and...
10 Outdoor & Indoor Basketball Courts in Austin
Hey y'all! This blog was orginially written in May 2019, but was refreshed in March 2020! We'll continute make updates to keep you in the loop on the best co...
