Austin Parks and Recreation Programs
Prescribed fire is a tool that land managers across the world have used for decades to restore habitat, improve rangeland health, improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect water supplies. In Austin parks and preserves, land managers…
A recent article listed the greatest threats to global public health are climate change and loss of biodiversity. Functional ecosystems are central to sustainable cities and human well-being.
Documents and forms are for the Austin Parks and Recreation community programs.
The Parks and Recreation values sustainability and resiliency and works hard to maintain our park spaces clean and inviting for Austinites and our visitors. We aim to minimize waste generation through source reduction, recycling or composting in…
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders! Our Roving Leaders program helps teenagers develop life and leadership skills as well as explore challenging topics they face every day. We give students the power to make a difference and improve their live…
A School Park, often known as a Joint-Use Site, is an outdoor space at a school that is available to the public during non-school hours through an interlocal agreement between City of Austin (COA) and Austin Independent School District (AISD).
Senior Transportation Program operated by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation, Centralized Programs Division, Senior Programs. Austin Parks and Recreation has operated the Senior Transportation Program for over 30 years through the City of Austin
Austin Parks and Recreation has 25 soccer fields, 70 multipurpose fields and a growing number of mini-pitches. Adult and youth soccer leagues are available through community partner organizations. In the fall and spring, several Community Recreation…
Austin Parks and Recreation provides accessible, diverse, and inclusive summer camps, and now offers early registration for community participants who qualify for financial aid. There are camps for youth (ages 5 to 12) and for teens (ages 12 to 15).