People + Parks: What A Ride

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By Elizabeth McGuire In the mid 1990s, a flat, empty lot sat on the western edge of downtown Austin, virtually ignored by its neighboring law firms, beauty salons and other small businesses. Developers, too, had dismissed this spot near 9th St. and Lamar Blvd. because of its floodplain status. Besides the substantial shade trees, the property held nothing but a …

Spring It's My Park Day

APF’s Spring Edition of It’s My Park Day Presented by Wheatsville Food Co-Op Takes Place on March 2

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Local restaurants and businesses to offer special givebacks to all volunteers. Volunteer registration now open.   AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 6, 2019) – Austin Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce that the nonprofit’s annual city-wide volunteer event, It’s My Park Day (IMPD), is kicking off this year with the spring date set for Saturday, March 2. Presented by Wheatsville Food Co-Op, …

Parks for Pups

Parks for PupsOff-leash Areas in austin, tx:Looking for an outdoor space for you and dog to roam free? Check out these off-leash dog areas in parks across Austin! Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Barky Springs Emma Long Metro Park Great Northern Detention Basin Mary Moore Searight Norwood Park Onion Creek Greenbelt Red Bud Isle Shoal Creek Greenbelt Walnut Creek Metro …

Sponsored Fund Account Holders

Sponsored Fund Account HoldersCommunity Park Adopters, Park stewards and Community GardensAustin Parks Foundation manages funds for dozens of community park adopters, park stewards, and community gardens. Below you can give a targeted gift to support a park, greenbelt, or community garden in your neighborhood. Make a tax-deductible donation to the park fund of your choice by selecting a group below.Sponsored …

People + Parks: Local Support and Global Wisdom

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By Elizabeth McGuire If you were planning an expansive, open-ended trip to the other side of the globe, how would you spend your last days at home? Tying up loose ends? Buying supplies? Saying goodbye to friends? Triple-checking your passport and flight details? If you were Eric Nichols you would be raising money for a treasured hometown organization. This past …

Seaholm Waterfront Funding by APF and The Trail Foundation

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Internationally recognized architecture and urbanism firm Studio Gang selected to lead study on Seaholm Waterfront Austin Parks Foundation (APF), The Trail Foundation (TTF), and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) announced today the funding of a collaborative planning study for the future of Seaholm Waterfront, the historic Seaholm Intake structure and its surrounding parkland. The plan—which will …

Closing the Funding GAP

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Great Austin Parks is a coalition of environmental groups that advocates for increases to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) budget. Coalition members include: Austin Parks Foundation, The Trail Foundation, Keep Austin Beautiful, TreeFolks, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Pease Park Conservancy, and Austin Metro Trails & Greenways. PARD has been a favorite target for budget cuts for decades. When the good …

Happy New Year, friends of the Austin Parks Foundation!

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As we turn the calendar to 2013, I’m more excited than ever for APF.  We are entering our 21styear of connecting people to resources and partnerships to develop and improve Austin’s many wonderful parks and open spaces.  None of this would be possible without all of you who support APF through donations, sponsorships, partnerships, and most importantly volunteerism. From all …

BMX / Skate Park Pre-Construction Photos

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The long awaited BMX / Skate Park at the site of the Old Austin Recreation Center and tennis court is being prepared for construction activity. (ACC Rio Grande parking garage is on one side, Shoal Creek Trail across the street, and House Park and the Austin Recreation Center on the north side.) Here’s a few photos of signage and fencing …

Sunday: 6-9 pm – Mid-Summer Night’s Clean

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Join REI, the Austin Ridge Riders and the Austin Parks Foundation for a Mid-Summer Night’s Clean on Shoal Creek Greenbelt on Sunday, 7/25 from 6 pm to 9 pm.  We’ll meet at the GSD&M parking on West 6th St just west of Shoal Creek for clean-up and trimming projects and refreshments afterward – Sign up on the REI website.