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Our Guide to Activate Undeveloped Parks of Austin, created in collaboration with Central Texas Interfaith and Design Workshop Foundation, is the Gold Winner in the Grassroots Initiative Category from the Texas Planning Awards!

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Austin Parks and Recreation will begin a project to maintain and restore the historic stone masonry retaining wall along the eastern edge of Barton Springs Pool.

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest Pool celebrates its 70th Anniversary with a free community event.

Austin City Council and Austin Parks and Recreation announced an official city proclamation recognizing the vital role that parks and recreation play in improving the health, wellness and quality of life for all of our residents.

Montopolis Pool, 1200 Montopolis Rd., reopened on Monday afternoon, July 20, upon completion of electrical repairs after a lightning strike damaged facility equipment last week.

Montopolis Pool, 1200 Montopolis Rd., is closed until further notice for electrical repairs required after a lighting strike damaged equipment at the facility.

The City of Austin will close St. John Pocket Park, 889 Wilks Ave., beginning Thursday, July 16, 2026, through August of 2028. The City has partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Greystar to redevelop 19 acres of adjace

The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will have a detour near the pedestrian bridge over Barton Creek Monday and Tuesday, July 13-14.

Dittmar Pool, 1009 W Dittmar Rd., will be closed for repairs Monday, July 13, 2026, through Friday, July 17, 2026, for repairs to a large water leak.