People relaxing on a grassy lawn in Zilker Park with a city skyline in the distance.
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In The Parks With Pete Rivera

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Pete Rivera talks about how he and his brother advocated for the City of Austin to designate Red Bluff as a nature preserve so that future generations can benefit from the natural area. 

With nearly 400 parks and green spaces, Austin is sometimes called a city within a park. Use the Park Directory to find one near you

In The Parks

The In The Parks video series connects Austinites to the places they love and the people who define our quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences. 

PARD, in partnership with ATXN, the City’s cable TV channel, features personal stories about the community who uses our green spaces, facilities, and services.

Through these videos, we explore people and places that make Austin’s parks system one of a kind. Watch the full playlist.