The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites young artists from the Austin area to participate in the Annual Zilker Tree Art Contest. Each year, artists between the ages of 5 and 10 years old compete to help light the Zilker Tree! The top three selected artwork winners from each age category, Junior and Senior, will be publicly recognized in the tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
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History of Hancock Golf Course (1899–2024)
Did you know that Hancock Golf Course holds a special place in Austin's history? Back in 1899, it was the first location of the Austin Country Club, thanks to the vision of golf enthusiast and former mayor Lewis Hancock and a group of passionate folks from the community. This nine-hole gem became the pioneer golf course in the city and has proudly maintained the title as the oldest continuously operated course in Texas.
Over the years, it's seen some changes – like adding another nine…
Hey there, festivalgoers! Here are a few tips for enjoying yourself safely.
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As kids head back to school and the excitement of a new academic year begins, it’s the perfect time to sign them up for youth soccer at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department! We’re thrilled to announce that registration for our youth soccer leagues for ages 3 to 12 is open from August 12 to August 30, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn valuable soccer skills, practice teamwork, and have fun in a safe, non-competitive envir…
Montopolis Recreation and Community Center now has a podcast that discusses programs, classes, events, news, and special features! In this first episode, Program Specialist Santanu Rahman interviews Arts and Crafts Instructor Magen Kramsky about her classes. Learn about Magen's background, how she structures her classes, and how to get involved!
Soccer, called football/futbol in most countries, transcends borders and cultures, connecting people from all walks of life all over the world. In 2021, Austin welcomed its first professional major league team, Austin FC of the Major League Soccer, to much fanfare in Central Texas. Austin FC joins the Dallas Texans and Houston Dynamo FC to become the third Texas Major League Soccer team.
The arrival of the franchise to the live music capital of the world not only provided locals with a professional soccer team to support but also ga…
Si bien es tradicionalmente conocida por su escena de música en vivo y, más recientemente, como una ciudad tecnológica en crecimiento, Austin también ha comenzado a florecer hasta convertirse en un centro vibrante para los entusiastas del fútbol. Desde juegos informales y mini canchas en parques locales hasta grupos de seguidores organizados para el Austin FC, Austin cuenta con una próspera cultura futbolística.
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While traditionally known for its live music scene and, more recently, as a growing tech city or technopolis, Austin has also begun flourishing into a vibrant center for soccer enthusiasts. From pickup games and mini pitches in local parks to organized supporter groups for Austin FC, Austin boasts a thriving soccer culture.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department actively promotes soccer through scholarships…
El fútbol es ahora uno de los deportes juveniles más populares en los EE. UU., con millones de niños participando en ligas y torneos organizados. El deporte no solo promueve la salud y la aptitud física, sino que también inculca valiosas habilidades para la vida, como la disciplina, la perseverancia y la resiliencia. Reúne a personas de diversos orígenes, fomentando la inclusión, la comprensión y el respeto mutuo.
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Soccer is now one of the most popular youth sports in the U.S., with millions of children participating in organized leagues and tournaments. The sport not only promotes health and physical fitness, it instills valuable life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and resilience. It brings people together from diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
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