Help us thank the essential workers at the Parks & Recreation Dept. by sending a thank you card! 1. Download and print one of our postcards. 2. Color, decorate, and write a message letting PARD staff know how grateful you are for our parks right now. 3. Stick on a stamp and drop it in the mail Download Appreciation Postcards …
Presented by Little Hummingbird Society Written by Barry Rivera, Volunteer Manager at Austin Parks Foundation In addition to just getting kids outdoors, nature play offers some cognitive and behavioral benefits to kids of all ages. The good news is – nature play is the perfect way to combine sensory, imaginary and motor skill development all in one! Sensory Experiences For …
× 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! Presented by Little Hummingbird Society Written by Barry Rivera, Volunteer Manager at Austin Parks Foundation It’s a common misconception that in order to entertain …
Presented by Little Hummingbird Society By Kathleen Barron, Senior Programs Manager at Austin Parks Foundation Nature Play is any open-ended, unstructured play opportunity using objects from – you guessed it – nature! Children are naturally drawn toward natural phenomena, and exploring objects in their natural environment, where they can independently observe, make connections, problem-solve and interpret these items. Numerous studies …
Save the Date! We’re excited to announce our first-ever virtual story time presented by Little Hummingbird Society in partnership with Texas Book Festival! We’ll be live on Instagram Thursday, April 16th at 2pm with the incredible author of The Place Where You Live – James Luna. James will read the story in English and Spanish, and answer your questions!
Join Austin Parks Foundation and Texas Book Festival for storytime and a day full of fun! Don’t forget to bring swimming suits for the pool afterwards. We’ll see you at Rosewood Park on July 20th @ 9:30 AM! Interested in joining the coolest club that’s just for kids? Learn more about Little Hummingbird Society today!
Beat the Summer heat and join us at Westenfield Park to take a dip in the pool and play with your fellow Little Hummingbirds! See you there on June 22nd @ 10:00 AM! Interested in joining the coolest club that’s just for kids? Learn more about Little Hummingbird Society today!
By Elizabeth McGuire “If everybody grew up with a meditation mindset and the ability to use it to reduce stress, the world would be a much better place.” That conviction anchors and motivates An Dang, co-owner of The Little Yoga House and supporter of Austin Parks Foundation’s Fitness in the Park program. For the last several years Dang has been …
Since my husband and I recently added a two-year-old to our household, I’m re-exploring Austin’s parks with a new perspective. One of my favorite neighborhood parks has long been Shipe Park, and it still is. Shipe is a small park, but I find it has everything I want. Here’s what I think makes a good park to bring small children …
