Dear Readers, In November 2019, 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 …
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 …
Open Volunteer Opportunity! Tree Mulching at Colony Park!
The park entrance is actually on Colony Loop (off of Loyola). The first entrance is closed due to construction, so you will have to loop around the school, see the map for detailed directions: https://goo.gl/maps/tUNEYeJHU992 Please join us to provide much-needed mulch to the newly planted trees at Colony Park! APF will provide water, tools, and KIND bars for snacks. …