Austin Parks and Recreation Programs

The mission of Austin Parks and Recreation, Historic Preservation and Tourism Program is to promote and protect the irreplaceable historic and cultural resources of Austin’s park system.

Austin Parks and Recreation's Historic Preservation and Tourism Program (HPT) leads the restoration, stewardship, interpretation and promotion of the irreplaceable historic and cultural resources of Austin’s park system allowing visitors and…

To join a community garden, reach out to the gardens directly.

As Austin continues to grow, let’s ensure that our parks, trails, and green spaces are protected and can be enjoyed for generations to come by practicing the 7 Leave No Trace principles.

The City's Community Gardens Program helps start gardens that the community supports and will benefit from. You will need a non-profit sponsor, plus letters of support from residents, businesses, and community organizations in the area.

Learn more about becoming a lifeguard today!

Be an Austin Lifeguard! Be ready to work by Memorial Day. Sign up today to get trained and hired - classes fill quickly!

Austin Parks and Recreation is proud to provide a variety of free and low-cost programs for youth and teens. We strive to create positive, meaningful experiences for all of Austin’s youth through access to quality programs.

Audio Wild seeks to provide nature preserve visitors with compelling stories that provide a deeper sense of place through an auditory experience tailored to the site.  Audio Wild is a work in progress and new recordings will be added as they are…