Caring for our parks and green spaces is an ongoing commitment that helps preserve their beauty and ecological health. Sometimes that means planting new trees to restore a canopy and other times it means removing invasive species that threaten native plants. In fiscal year 2025, two key projects exemplify this effort: revitalizing the Pecan Grove at Zilker Park and removing invasive bamboo at Roy G. Guerrero Park.
Zilker Pecan Grove Tree Planting
The Pecan Grove at Zilker Park was impacted by severe drought and freezes from 2018 to 2021. Several mature trees were lost, resulting increased erosion and compacted soil.
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You are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities.
Below are several dates and locations available for participation:
- Tuesday, February 17 (4–8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center
- Saturday, February 21 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.): Northwes…
Did you know that we manage more than 20,000 acres of parkland and around 400 parks and green spaces? Come explore what Austin Parks and Recreation has to offer! Make sure to Leave No Trace to help ensure that our parks, trails, and green spaces are protected and can be enjoyed for generations to come.
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Youth programming activities at Givens Recreation Center including:
- A hands-on learning activity using sensory play
- Spring teen Kickball Tournament
Spring Kickball: Where Competition Meets Community
Our Spring Kickball Tournament brought the heat and the hustle! Teens hit the field ready to compete, cheer each other on, and enjoy the fresh air under clear spring skies. From fast sprints to clutch kicks, every play showed teamwork, determination, and pure fun.
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Parks are where Austinites gather, children play, and nature thrives. In Fiscal Year 2025, three significant projects reflect our commitment to community places and green spaces for all.
Metz Playground Replacement
A new playground at Metz Neighborhood Park opened to the public in August 2025. Children attending Mendez Recreation Center were involved and helped to implement some of the community engagement efforts in 2024. The park improvements include a new ADA-compliant play structure, new nature play elements, and a community-funded shaded swing set. The existing canon on…
In support of the City's goal to ensure every Austinite lives within a 10-minute walk of a park, we opened the following new parks in fiscal year 2025 which began on October 1, 2024, and ended on September 30, 2025. These projects expand access to green spaces, enhance accessibility and reflect strong community partnerships.
Brownie Neighborhood Park
Brownie Neighborhood Park opened to the public in January of 2025. Improvements include a picnic pavilion, irrigation system expansion, a loop walking trail, solar security lighting, benches, picnic tables, a new playground, a…
The L.D. Washington and Nathaniel Cannon Wall of Honor celebrates the legacy of youth sports and the leaders who built and sustained the East Austin Youth Foundation and the Greater East Austin Youth Association – organizations that have created vital opportunities for Black youth during and after segregation.
The wall is housed in the Britton, Durst, Howard and Spence Building at 1183 Chestnut Ave. in Rosewood Neighborhood Park, a historic center for Black youth spo…
We're finally getting some lovely weather in central Texas this November, and with the forecast looking to be sunny and nice on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, you might want to take the family for a walk in the park, or you may need some alone time in nature. Either way, we've got you covered.
Take a look at our park directory to find one nearby. You might also want to explore our trails or take your canine friend to an…
Artists between the ages of 5 and 10 years old, it's not too late to participate in the Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest! Winners get to help light the Zilker Tree. The top three selected artwork winners in the Junior and Senior categories will be publicly recognized in the tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
We're accepting art contest entries through Saturday, November 1, 2025.
For contest details and more information, visit AustinTexas.Gov/ZilkerHolidayTree.
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We’re excited to share several updates across Austin Parks and Recreation! From new park amenities to improved recreation access, here’s what’s happening this week and beyond.
Golf ATX Weekend Tee Times Move to Online-Only October 27
Starting Monday, October 27, weekend tee time reservations for Golf ATX courses will move to an online-only system. The change helps meet the high demand for our popular public courses.
Golfers can book weekend tee times beginning at 8 p.m. on Mondays for the upcoming Saturday and Sunday using a registered Gol…