The Parks and Recreation Department offers opportunities for soccer enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. From structured youth p…
El Departamento de Parques y Recreación ofrece oportunidades para los entusiastas del fútbol de todas las edades y niveles. Desde programas estructurados para jóvenes en centros recreativos comunitarios q…
Austinites pride themselves on staying active and enjoying our local green spaces, even during the region's infamously hot summers. What can you do to protect yourself from the heat? Staying hydrated and taking measures to keep yourself cool can help prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. When outdoors, wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing, apply sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat St…
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As we near the end of Park and Recreation Month, the Parks and Recreation Department and the National Recreation and Park Association encourage the community to reflect on what makes the City of Austin's 355 parks, 20,000+ acres of green space, 269 miles of trail, and multitude of public centers and cultural spaces special to them.
This year's Park and Recreation Month theme – Where You Belong – encourages everyone to reflect on how parks and recreation spaces across the country…
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Parks Foundation to add a new mural on the south-facing wall of the Old Bakery and Artisan Emporium, initiating a shift towards more programming and activities in the public plaza.
Named "Generational Ties," the mural is a testament to the area's rich cultural tapestry. Created by local Austin-born artist Ruben Esquivel, who recently was voted Austin Chronicle’s Best Muralist 2024, t…
July is Park and Recreation Month, so the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) would like to remind people that there are numerous opportunities to unwind with local parks and recreation, whether th…
Austin Parks and Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July by highlighting all the ways parks and recreation builds belonging in communities across the country. This year’s Park and Recreation Month theme – “Where You Belong” – celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningf…
Episode 11 of the "In The Parks" video series features Park Rangers Melissa Hand and Jimmy Evans who explain why it is reckless and illegal to jump off bridges. Bridge jumpers can land on rocks, rebar, swimmers, boaters or animal life injuring themselves or innocent bystanders. Jumping from bridges can also impact the environment and negatively affect the aquatic ecosystem.
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Hundreds of people jump off bridges, so it must be harmless, right? Wrong! It is prohibited in Austin primarily because you can hurt or kill yourself or someone else. Jumpers can land on rocks, rebar, swimmers, boaters or animal life. It can also impact the environment and negatively affect the aquatic ecosystem.
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