Melissa Nicholson, CEO of WorkMuse, shares her thoughts and experiences of what is was like growing up as a Gen Xer, and how we navigate through our current times. Latchkey Legends is a Varsity Generation Podcast project that features Generation X…
Pete Rivera talks about how he and his brother advocated for the City of Austin to designate Red Bluff as a nature preserve so that future generations can benefit from the natural area.
Today we'll focus on a final important way that PARKners serve Austin.
PARKners make it easier for you to get involved in Austin parks
You don’t have to be a nature expert to give back to Austin parks. PARKners can help you turn your vision for…
Austin’s urban forest is a vital part of the city's infrastructure, providing environmental, economic, and social benefits to residents. The Forestry Team at Austin Parks and Recreation plays a crucial role in maintaining this resource, caring for…
Austinites have brilliant ideas to make our parks more accessible and vibrant. In many cases where the City of Austin doesn’t have the means to act on those ideas, PARKners step up to turn them into reality!
The City of Austin has selected Jesús Aguirre as its new Director of Austin Parks and Recreation, effective January 13, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in public parks, nonprofit leadership, and public education, Aguirre brings a wealth of…
In preparation for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in Austin, the Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Nature and Science Center partnered with NASA to present programming and activities that relate to this historic cosmological event…
As a boy, Aleu Aleu moved to Austin with his family, Sudanese refugees who had fled to Kenya where he was born and lived until the age of 12.
He recently graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where he played basketball. He is now…
Has a park feature ever surprised and delighted you? Has a piece of art inspired a sense of wonder? Has an event ever made you do something you never would have expected?
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About this blog
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.