Dear Readers, Last week we published a blog that did not accurately reflect the long and hard-won history of the Colony Park Neighborhood and Colony Park District Park. We’d like to sincerely apologize for the way that piece neglected to give the credit due to the many neighbors and residents who have advocated for this space for over three decades. …
Colony Park District Park: A Premiere Green Space on Austin’s East Side
After decades of advocacy and a full master plan for the neighborhood, residents of Colony Park are receiving funding and project coordination from Austin Parks Foundation, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and St. David’s Foundation to develop a premier park in the growing District 1 community. In 2016, the Park Master Planning process began and was implemented …
Pomerleau Pocket Park: APF’s First-Ever Park Design Services
The Pomerleau Family, including their 5 children, moved to the Northeast side of Austin in 1972. The same year, Earl J. Pomerleau was hired by the State of Texas to bring the comprehensive alcohol treatment system that he had established in Nevada. Earl is credited for being the person most responsible for bringing the discussion group format of AA meetings …
Barton Creek Wilderness Park
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Volleyball
– Biking
– Educational Kiosks
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Volleyball
– Biking
– Educational Kiosks
Project Playback: Preserving the History of Downs-Mabson Fields
Downs-Mabson Fields is currently the home of the Huston-Tillotson University Rams Baseball team but was once home to some of baseball’s legendary players. Although Austin has never hosted a Major League Baseball organization, a few of it’s biggest stars, including Hall of Famers, once played right here in central Texas. Austin Parks Foundation is proud to be a part of …
Project Playback: New Playscape at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park
In 2007, the park along the north east side shore of the river was renamed Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, after a neighborhood activist who was known for his efforts to clean up the park and reduce the noise pollution on the lake. Now Austinites know Edward Rendon as a great place to enjoy the Anne and Roy …
Gus Garcia Park & Rec Center
Most Popular For:
– Playscape
– Community garden
– Fitness equipment
and More!
JJ Seabrook Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
– Trails
Houston School Park
Most Popular For:
– Running
– Field Sports