Austin Parks and Recreation Projects
As the City of Austin system continues to grow, Austin Parks and Recreation creates and updates plans across the city by engaging the community to identify needs and preferences. Park plans adopted and other facility plans can be found on this page.
As a follow-up to the 2025 Additional Park Funding study, Council Resolution 20250813-016 directed staff to assess the feasibility of creating a Park Maintenance Fee, Park District, and a Local Government Corporation.
As part of the FY27 Budget, Austin Parks and Recreation made the tough decision to begin outsourcing its two indoor adult sports leagues, volleyball and basketball. The City will develop a request for proposal to select a third-party vendor.
Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) strives to ensure our facilities, programs, and services are accessible, inclusionary, and welcoming to all. This webpage provides information on APR's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Austin Parks and Recreation will be performing necessary maintenance and repair needed along a historic stone masonry retaining wall at Barton Springs Pool. This project will not result in the closure of the pool. City Council District 8
The aquatic facility at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park originally opened in 1956. Updating the facility started with community engagement in 2022, and opened to the public on April 30, 2026. City Council District 7
The vision plan for Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park was adopted in February 2022. The first project to be implemented will be the replacement of the playgrounds with new, safe, and accessible play features. City Council District 7
Austin Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection are developing a feasibility study for the former Youth Hostel site at 2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd. as a site for the relocation of the Waller Creek boathouse facility. City Council Districts 3 and 9
Austin Parks and Recreation has finalized the Bolm District Park Vision Plan. The Vision Plan process included a review of park needs and priorities, property analysis, and community engagement. City Council District 3