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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 deepen our connection to or understanding of the parks’ history, view the parks and amenities in new …
Palma Plaza Pocket Park
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– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park
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– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Hartford Triangle
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– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
Hartford Planting Strip
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– Hiking
– Mountain Biking
– Trail Running
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 …
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 summers are hot! Swimming is what keeps us all from losing our minds, but our pools need some love. This …
People + Parks: Raise a Glass to this APF Donor
By Elizabeth McGuire To be perfectly clear, Matt Luckie would rather not talk about himself. He would rather not pose for a photo or elaborate on all the ways he is contributing to the community. He loves Austin and a good cause, but truth be told, he would much rather shine the spotlight anywhere else besides himself. Fortunately for us, …
Austin Parks & Recreation Long Range Plan: “Our Parks, Our Future” Community Meeting
Join Austin Parks and Recreation Department at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on July 25th for the final round of Our Parks, Our Future community meetings! At each open house you will have the chance to review community input to date and provide feedback on Austin’s park and recreation needs. Bring your family and friends out to help plan for …