Our Varsity Generation facilities and senior centers offer programs like themed activities, games, entertainment, and food at monthly get togethers for people aged 55 and older.
In Fiscal Year 2025, three significant projects reflect our commitment to community places and green spaces for all.
The Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative is transforming the way children in Austin experience the natural world. In partnership with the National League of Cities and the Children and Nature Network, this initiative seeks to…
These park projects expand access to green spaces, enhance accessibility and reflect strong community partnerships.
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.
Austin Parks and Recreation has a 10-year plan for the City of Austin's parks system, aiming to guide its development and expansion.
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.
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.