On April 4, 2024, an Austin City Council resolution renamed the Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool in honor of Joan Means Khabele whose courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim…

Last spring, we completed some much‑needed renovations to the Zilker Botanical Garden Greene Room.

In Fiscal Year 2025, three significant projects reflect our commitment to community places and green spaces for all.

The Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative is transforming the way children in Austin experience the natural world.

These park projects expand access to green spaces, enhance accessibility and reflect strong community partnerships.

Our Varsity Generation facilities and senior centers offer programs like themed activities, games, entertainment, and food at monthly get togethers for people aged 50 and older.

Apart from being a live music capital and tech industry hub, Austin is known for its abundance of green spaces.

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.

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.