The City of Austin has selected Jesús Aguirre as its new Director of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), effective January 13, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in public parks, nonprofit leadership, and public education, Aguirre brings a wealth of expertise to Austin. He has previously led parks and recreation departments in Washington, D.C., and Seattle, where he developed innovative strategic visions and achieved notable successes in both cities.
Aguirre’s appointment comes after a national search and commu…
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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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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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 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…
The Parks and Recreation Department offers opportunities for soccer enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. From structured youth p…
Con 25 campos de fútbol exclusivos, 70 campos multiusos y un número creciente de minicanchas, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación anima a las personas de todas las edades a unirse a la escena local…
Boasting 25 dedicated soccer fields, 70 multipurpose fields, and a growing number of mini-pitches, the Austin Parks and Recreation Depart…
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 galvanized the city's soccer community. Austin FC's vibrant supporter group, Los Verdes, is a fixture at match…