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Concession

Permanent concessions are eligible for a contract of a year or more and generally have a permanent structure. The department currently manages 12 permanent concession contracts.

Facility Reservations

The Parks and Recreation Department's Office of Special Events coordinates reservations and filming requests at a number of facility and picnic sites within the Austin parks system. Contact the office at 512-974-6797 to set up a facility reservation

GIS Information and Mapping

PARD uses GIS for asset and maintenance management, park planning and design, parkland dedication, community gardens, mowing schedules and locations, navigational features, forestry, historic resources and more.

Instructional Contractors at Recreation Facilities

The Department utilizes independent contract instructors to provide unique programming services at its recreational facilities. 

Download your Independent Contract Instructor's Handbook to learn more about the process or download a Class Proposal.

Parks Classes and Program Registration

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department provides an online class schedule. You may search the site by location or by category and sort to find a particular program.

Pool Schedules

View the Pools and Splash Pads page to find the schedule of open dates and hours of operation for specific pools. View pool fees and rentals for information on daily fees, season passes and pool rentals.

Reserve Parkland for Commercial Use

The department has observed a growing demand for use of City parklands by a variety of private commercial entities. Go to Commercial Use of Dedicated Parkland webpage.

Swimming Lessons and Instruction

Swim lessons are available for students ages 6 months to adult. Lifeguard training classes are available for persons 15 years of age and older, while water safety instructor training classes are available for persons 16 years of age or older who wish to apply to work for the Aquatic Division. For more information about our swim team, please read the 2015 Swim Team Parent Handbook.

Contact the Aquatics Office at 512-974-9331 for more information.

Youth Sports Austin

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is fortunate to have volunteers who execute youth sports programs on behalf of the City. View the Youth Sports Austin website for information on available youth sports in the Austin area.