Austin Parks and Recreation Programs

Austin Parks and Recreation is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals of all abilities are embraced, included, and invited to engage in play and recreation together. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Therape

Austin Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Therapeutic Recreation Services to provide safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities. Austin Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Serv

Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) has been cultivating creative teens since 1996. TCTA is unique in that the classes are completely free to Austin's youth teen community. Teens will learn various techniques by working directly alongside professional…

Austin’s urban forest provides millions of dollars annually in social, economic, and environmental benefits to the community and enhances the quality of life for Austin residents.  Our community's tree resource is an integral part of what makes…

Wildlife Austin promotes the creation and conservation of wildlife habitats through community-wide collaboration and public education, and helps bridge existing city initiatives that encourage a well balanced and healthy urban environment for people…

Researchers who have a conservation need to conduct activities within Austin parks and preserves that are otherwise prohibited may apply for a Scientific Research Permit. 

The way we build cities usually reduces the number of wildlife species that can exist in an area. However, some species are quite good at adapting to living in the city. These species can sometimes come into conflict with us or our pets.

The Zilker Holiday Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored led bulbs - totaling 3,309 lights. A double star at the top of the tree measures 10 feet from point to point with 150 frosted bulbs.