March 22nd marks World Water Day, so we are highlighting projects at Barton Springs Pool, one of our city’s favortie swimming holes!
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Zilker Nature Preserve
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Williamson Creek West Greenbelt
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Spyglass Trailhead
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Scenic Brook Park
Most Popular For:
– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Zilker Park Page Revamped
OVER 100 YEARS OF ICONIC Zilker Park In 1917, Andrew Jackson Zilker donated the first portion of land that would become Zilker Park in 1934. Today, the beloved 350-acre park is where Austinites go to access the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, compete on the sports fields, feel the holiday spirit during Trail of Lights, see …
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 quiet. Whether you want to hit a trail or find a nice spot for lunch that won’t …
Project Playback: A Decade of Investing in Zilker Botanical Garden
The Zilker Botanical Garden is often called the jewel in the heart of Austin, and it truly is a gem. Since 1955, with the help of the Austin Area Garden Center, Zilker Botanical Garden has been on a mission to educate and spread the love of gardening among Austinites of all ages. The 26-acre park just south of Lady Bird …
Austin Parks Foundation Awards $199,000 in Community Grants
AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 18, 2019) – Austin Parks Foundation (APF)’s 2019 fall community grantees will receive $199,000 in collective funding to improve various Austin parks, trails and green spaces from their Austin City Limits Music Festival Grants Program. Projects implemented span across the city and consist of a wide variety of projects including a baseball field, nature center, trail and …
FAQs: What We’re Asked the Most About Austin Parks Foundation
This may be our most frequently asked question! Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that works in collaboration with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). APF is not a city-owned entity and receives financial support through donors, corporate sponsors, third-party fundraisers, Austin City Limits Music Festival and more. Here’s more on the difference between Austin Parks …