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Join Austin Parks and Recreation on Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Metz Neighborhood Park, 2407 Canterbury St., to celebrate its new playscape and landscaping. This seven-acre neighborhood park includes a playscape…
Austin Parks and Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories and stories about what parks and recreation…
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park parking operations will change during the July 4th holiday weekend to address public safety concerns. Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity at Commons Ford Park during this high-use holiday…
As Austinites flock to Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool this Independence Day weekend, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to reduce traffic congestion by taking the Zilker Loop this Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, from 12 p.m…
The City of Austin celebrates Pollinator Week 2025 this June 16 through 22 with a series of educational events designed to raise awareness of the vital role pollinators play in sustaining local ecosystems.
On June 5, 2025, Austin City Council and Austin Parks and Recreation announce the official City Proclamation recognizing the vital role parks and recreation play in improving the health, wellness and quality of life for all Austin residents. The City…
This is the last week to sign up children for the Parks and Recreation Department summer Swim Team Program. Swim Team registration closes on Monday, June 9, 2025.
To address Memorial Day Weekend public safety concerns at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity during this high-use holiday weekend. This adjustment helps ensure that emergency and staff…
Join Austin Parks and Recreation for the Givens Pool Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at 3811 E. 12th St. After more than 50 years serving the historically African American community, the Givens District Park Pool has…