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The historic Oakwood Cemetery Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) plot reopens on May 14, after a restoration project conducted from October 2023 to April 2025 by the Parks and Recreation Department, TSBVI and Save Austin’s…

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Austin Parks and Recreation will launch the free Zilker Loop, a convenient seasonal service making it easier than ever for visitors to access popular park amenities. The Zilker Loop will take visitors from the less…

Join Austin Parks and Recreation for the Colony Park Pool Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at 7400 Loyola Ln. The new pool is a community pool envisioned in the Aquatic and Colony Park planning documents. While it will…

It's not too late to sign up for swim lessons or join a swim team. The Aquatic Division of Austin Parks and Recreation offers Swim Lessons for all ages and skill levels, first-time swimmers to aspiring competitive swimmers. The recreational Swim Team…

In honor of National Arbor Day, Austin Parks and Recreation in partnership with TreeFolks are launching nominations for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards. This annual program highlights remarkable trees in the Austin area and encourages community…

Join the Lamar Senior Activity Center for Art On and Off the Wall, the annual 29th Street Spring Art Show and Sale, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2874 Shoal Crest Ave. Come discover the creativity and talent of artists aged…