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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 around Austin to help you beat the Summer heat! The majority of Austin's pools a...
2018 ACL Music Festival & C3 Presents Donate $5.1 Million Toward Austin Parks
C3 Presents has released the 2018 Austin City Limits Music Festival Economic Impact Report, announcing a $264.6 million contribution to Austin’s economy last year alone, the equivalent of close to 3,000 full-time jobs. This figure re...
2019 Recap: Volunteers, Ribbon Cuttings, Playgrounds, Oh My!
2020 is here. Austin Parks Foundation is gearing up and excited for a big year of connecting Austinites with high-quality parks, trails and green spaces. In 2019, we finished the decade with thousands of volunteers, increased park fundin...
7 Self Care Tips to Be Your Best Self at Home
Featured photo by Nathan Fertig on Unsplash There’s no other way to say it: COVID-19 has shaken things up for everyone. While we’re all doing our part and sheltering in place, it’s important to take care of ourselves while we’re spending...
Advocacy Update: Help Us Protect Austin’s Parkland
× Hey there! COVID-19 has changed how we do things, and your safety is our priority. Please keep social distancing best practices in mind if you choose to visit parks, trails and green spaces. Thanks, y’all! As many of you know, Austin P...
Amplify Austin 2020: Support Austin’s Parks on March 5-6
We are so excited for Amplify 2020 (check out our Amplify Austin page here)! Over the course of 2019, Austin Parks Foundation completed more park renovation projects than any other year in our organization’s history. What an end to the d...
Art in the Parks: 6 Unique Public Art Pieces in Austin’s Parks
From Blanton Art Museum to the beloved, but newly-housed, Graffiti Park at Castle Hill, there’s no denying that Austinites appreciate good art when they see it. But did you know some of the best art is in the parks? These pieces help us ...
Austin City Council’s 2019-20 Budget: A Big Win for the Parks
On Tuesday, September 10, the Austin City Council formally adopted a budget for the City’s upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1st. The budget process, which kicks off in earnest with community engagement in the spring and the re...
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 out what our friends and sponsors around Austin are doing to help us celebrate: Ou...
Balcones District Park
Most Popular For:
- Volleyball, Basketball, and Tennis Courts
- Swimming
- Baseball/Softball
Bartholomew District Park
Most Popular For:
- Disc Golf
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball, Tennis, and Volleyball Courts
- Swimming and Splash Pad
Barton Creek Greenbelt (Multiple Entrances)
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Barton Creek Wilderness Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
Barton Springs Pool
Most Popular For:
- Swimming
- Educational Opportunities
- Scenic Views
- Wildlife
Bauerle Ranch at Slaughter Creek Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Running
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Most Popular For:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Swimming
and More!
Bull Creek District Park + Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with APF and Win!
Austin Parks Foundation is taking part in the international Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, and we want YOU to join us! In addition to some amazing partners giving back when you visit, we're also hosting a ticket giveaway thanks to our f...
Circle C Ranch Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Disc golf
and More!
Code What? A primer on the new land development code & parkland dedication
A lot has happened since we first updated you on Austin’s ongoing efforts to revise its Land Development Code (LDC). In December, Austin’s City Council approved the new, proposed LDC on first reading. It takes three readings of the n...
Colony Park District Park
Most Popular For:
- Baseball/Softball
- Field Sports
- Playground
Dick Nichols District Park & Neighborhood Pool
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
Dove Springs District Park
Most Popular For:
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
and More!
Earl J. Pomerleau Pocket Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
East Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach
Most Popular For:
- Events
- Picnics
- Fishing
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Emma Long Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Volleyball and Basketball Courts
- Camping
- Dogs
- Fishing
and More!
Garrison District Park & Municipal Pool
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
Get Out Of Town! 6 Austin Nature Escapes For Spring Break
Austin gets a little hectic during spring break, which makes it the perfect time to visit parks! We want to help you avoid I-35 and MoPac traffic (not to mention road rage) by getting out and into nature for some much-needed peace and qu...
Gifts for the Outdoorsy, Park-Loving Austinites In Your Life
This holiday season, you’ve got a chance to support your local parks with your holiday shopping! Whether it's gifts for her, gifts for him or stocking stuffers, we’ve got unique gifts for the park-lovers and Austin enthusiasts in your li...
Gus Garcia Park & Rec Center
Most Popular For:
- Playscape
- Community garden
- Fitness equipment
and More!
Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Highland Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnics
- Field Sports
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 Conservation Information Specialist for the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Depa...
Investing in Parks: Austin’s Parks + Trails as Economic Drivers
On April 7th, the civic world in Austin seemed to halt for a few brief moments. John Hockenyos, an Austin based economist, delivered a less-than-rosy economic impact update to Austin’s City Council in the wake of COVID-19. “I’m hoping th...
John Treviño Jr. Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Labor of Love: Thousands of Volunteers Help Parks on It’s My Park Day
On March 7th, Austinites woke up bright and early, headed to 110 different parks across our city and selflessly gave their time and labor. 4,000 volunteers showed our parks love by cleaning, planting, weeding, mulching, gardening, painti...
Little Stacy Park
Most Popular For:
- Swimming
- Playground
- Tennis/Basketball/Volleyball Courts
Mary Baylor Clarksville Pocket Park
Most Popular For:
- Splash pad
- Basketball
- Playground
Mary Moore Searight Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Fishing
- Field Sports
- Trails
and More!
North Oaks Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Patterson Park
Most Popular For:
- Basketball, Tennis, and Volleyball Courts
- Playground
- Swimming
and More!
People + Parks: A Legacy of Park Stewardship
Pastor Edward Clarence Craig, Jr. was born to Edward Moses Craig and Frankie Black Craig in Austin, Texas on February 24, 1948 - the fourth of five children. He was educated through Austin public schools, and attended Nixon-Clay College ...
People + Parks: Healthy Parks and Happy Employees
By Elizabeth McGuire When Cirrus Logic moved their headquarters from the outskirts of Austin to their downtown location in 2012, company leaders wanted to become more active in their new neighborhood—to benefit both their community and t...
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. After Memorial Day, unfortunately, lots of Austin’s beautiful greenspace was left i...
Putting Programs to Work: Our Commitment to Inclusivity & Equity in our Programs
Our commitment to inclusivity & equity in our programs Here at Austin Parks Foundation (APF), we’re committed to creating thoughtful and inclusive programming. And we strive to infuse equity into every project, in order to intentionally ...
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
Shining a Light on Park Safety in Austin’s Parks and Trails
Featured image by Marina Hanna. Did you know safety is a key concern for Austin’s parks, trails and green spaces? During the Austin Parks & Recreation Department’s Long Range Planning process, they asked Austinites what they’d like to se...
Slaughter Creek Trail
Most Popular For:
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Running
South Austin Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Springdale Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Springwoods Neighborhood Park
Most Popular For:
- Tennis and Volleyball Courts
- Field Sports
- Playground
St. David’s Foundation – A True Partner to Austin’s Parks
In 2018, APF completed four projects made possible by a $120,000 St. David’s Foundation Active Parks Project grant, focusing on providing physical activity, recreation and social connectedness through new park amenities in Central Austin...
St. Edward’s Park + Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
St. Elmo School Park
Most Popular For:
-Basketball
-Baseball/Softball
-Field Sports
-Walking Trail
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-wide day of volunteering in Austin's parks, trails and green spaces. Austin summ...
Victory at City Hall: Essential Funds for Parks Added to the City Budget
It’s been a tough year for Austin’s parks. Already perennially underfunded, Austin’s parks and trails systems have been inundated, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Tens of thousands of new users, overwhelming some of Austin’s most ...
Walnut Creek Metro Park
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Biking
- Educational Kiosks
What’s Going On With Parks Funding and the City Budget?
Each August, City Hall watchers are treated to City Council returning from recess and beginning arguably their most important task. What’s that, you might be asking yourself? The answer is crafting and adopting the upcoming fiscal year’...
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt – Emerald Wood
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
Williamson Creek West Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trail Running
Wooldridge School Park
Most Popular For:
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Field Sports
- Playground
