The Doris Miller Auditorium at Rosewood Neighborhood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave., was designated a historic landmark by Austin City Council on October 8, 2026.

Austin’s parks and greenbelts are home to a variety of wildlife. Coyotes, snakes and lots of other critters live in these natural areas year-round.

To keep our natural areas healthy and accessible for generations to come, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Resource Recovery, and Austin Watershed Protection have partnered to raise awareness about the 7 Leave No Trace principles.

Noted for its historical and architectural significance, the Fannie Davis Gazebo at Vic Mathias Shores in Town Lake Metropolitan Park was designated a historic landmark by the City of Austin in February of 2025.

We've got some burning questions to ask you: Where can you grill in parks? Feel free to grill anywhere you find a permanent grill installed. If you are bringing your own gas or charcoal grill, set up anywhere there is a concrete pad and picnic bench.

Wooldridge Square Park is relatively unchanged and retains a high degree of historic integrity. In 1909, Austin Mayor A. P. Wooldridge sponsored construction of a classical revival-style gazebo for public gatherings and events.

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Austin, the Montopolis Recreation and Community Centeris a place where neighbors come together to play, learn, grow, and stay active, with year‑round programs and a wide range of recreational amenities.

Discover the 70-year history of Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Pool, Austin's first Olympic-size pool, and see how its recent renovation preserves its historic charm while adding modern, family-friendly upgrades.

Welcome back to PARKners for the Planet, a blog series on Austin Parks and Recreation partners doing ecological restoration in our parks!