Apart from being a live music capital and tech industry hub, Austin is known for its abundance of green spaces. Whether you're looking to take a hike, play sports or just relax in nature, before you head downtown, try some of Austin's less-traveled…
The L.D. Washington and Nathaniel Cannon Wall of Honor celebrates the legacy of youth sports and the leaders who built and sustained the East Austin Youth Foundation and the Greater East Austin Youth Association.
While traditionally known for its live music scene and, more recently, as a growing tech city or technopolis, Austin has also begun flourishing into a vibrant center for soccer enthusiasts. From pickup games and mini pitches in local parks to…
Austin Parks and Recreation received an Award of Excellence recognizing the Davis White Northeast Neighborhood Park Playscape Replacement Project from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) in 2025.
Austin Parks Foundation in partnership with Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment and Austin Parks and Recreation came together at Highland Neighborhood Park, 401 W. St. Johns Ave., to celebrate a new pedestrian bridge connecting the park to nearby…
Boasting 25 dedicated soccer fields, 70 multipurpose fields, and a growing number of mini-pitches, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages folks of all ages to get involved in the local soccer scene!
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department does a lot of work in our parks. Maybe you’ve seen us out mowing turf, pruning trees, restocking bathrooms, cleaning graffiti, emptying trash, making repairs, or taking care of 100,000 other important tasks…
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In the Parks connects Austinites to the places they love. From youth programming to Austin’s premier public spaces such as Zilker Park and Barton Springs pool, In the Parks shares the stories that define our quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Join us as we explore what makes Austin’s park system one of the best in the world.
