Austin Parks and Recreation Programs
The purpose of the Parks Prescription Program is to increase the number of healthcare providers that prescribe time in nature at parks. Spending time in nature has shown to improve physical and mental wellness and help prevent and manage chronic cond
Are you looking for a simple way to improve you patients lives? The truth is that almost anyone can increase the time they spend in nature, no matter what their physical abilities are or where they live. A growing body of research suggests that spend
Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. It's a game for everyone!
Prescribed fire is a tool that land managers across the world have used for decades to restore habitat, improve rangeland health, improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect water supplies. In Austin parks and preserves, land managers…
A recent article listed the greatest threats to global public health are climate change and loss of biodiversity. Functional ecosystems are central to sustainable cities and human well-being. Public natural areas are vital for human health and well…
Documents and forms are for the Austin Parks and Recreation community programs.
The Parks and Recreation values sustainability and resiliency and works hard to maintain our park spaces clean and inviting for Austinites and our visitors. We aim to minimize waste generation through source reduction, recycling or composting in…
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders! Our Roving Leaders program helps teenagers develop life and leadership skills as well as explore challenging topics they face every day. We give students the power to make a difference and improve their live…
A School Park, often known as a Joint-Use Site, is an outdoor space at a school that is available to the public during non-school hours through an interlocal agreement between City of Austin (COA) and Austin Independent School District (AISD). Schoo