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Austin Parks and Recreation Expands Park Access Through Strategic Land Acquisition Along Onion Creek
Austin Parks and Recreation acquired 50 acres of parkland along Onion Creek, advancing the City’s long-term goal to ensure every resident lives within a 5 minute or a 10-minute walk of a park and preserving critical open space in southeast Austin.
Zilker Loop shuttle transports people throughout Zilker Metropolitan Park from May 23 to September 7, 2026. Shuttle is a free, convenient way for people to move through Zilker Park.
Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park this Memorial Day Weekend to address public safety concerns.
Join Austin Parks and Recreation at 2701 South Lakeline Blvd. for the Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
Join Austin Parks and Recreation on June 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the renovation of the Parque Zaragoza Bathhouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2611 Webberville Rd.
Join us on June 11 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the Montopolis Neighborhood Park Pool and Playground.
It's not too late to sign up for swim lessons or join a swim team!
Join Austin Parks and Recreation for a free, family-friendly field day to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center on Saturday, May 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 35 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
Big Stacy Pool, 700 E Live Oak St., will close Saturday, May 9, 2026, through Sunday, May 17, 2026, for annual spring cleaning and maintenance.