Austin Parks and Recreation Programs

Use the Community Garden Interest Form to start the conversation about building a community garden in your neighborhood.

The Community Gardens Program helps groups start new gardens on parkland and provides support for existing community gardens on city owned land.

Community PARKnerships brings Austin Parks and Recreation and community together to improve and celebrate Austin parks. The program cultivates partnerships with community groups, nonprofits, City of Austin departments, and other organizations.

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation welcomes Meals on Wheels and More as our partner for the delivery of congregate meals to eight (8) recreation/neighborhood and senior activity centers through out Austin.

A wildlife habitat must have food, water, shelter, and space to raise young.  Of course, details within each of these component categories can change depending on the species you are trying to attract, but these basic components are needed by all.

The Austin Parks and Recreation is exploring temporary, fenced Dogs Off-Leash Areas (DOLAs). These projects will help Austin Parks and Recreation to understand the benefits and drawbacks of a DOLA within identified parks. Austin Parks and Recreation…

Austin City Code requires dogs to be on a leash in public areas, unless designated otherwise by City Code. Austin Parks and Recreation provides several off-leash areas for you to enjoy with your dog.

Austinites love their urban forest and it shows through our high levels of forestry related volunteerism. Get involved and learn more about your urban forest. The Urban Forestry Program has multiple plantings each year through partnerships with local…

The Health Promotions Unit is committed to providing lifelong recreational, cultural and educational opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and environments which create a sustainable and livable community. The Health Promotions Unit supports ac