The Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative is transforming the way children in Austin experience the natural world.

These park projects expand access to green spaces, enhance accessibility and reflect strong community partnerships.

Our Varsity Generation facilities and senior centers offer programs like themed activities, games, entertainment, and food at monthly get togethers for people aged 50 and older.

Apart from being a live music capital and tech industry hub, Austin is known for its abundance of green spaces.

The L.D. Washington and Nathaniel Cannon Wall of Honor celebrates the legacy of youth sports and the leaders who built and sustained the East Austin Youth Foundation and the Greater East Austin Youth Association.

While traditionally known for its live music scene and, more recently, as a growing tech city or technopolis, Austin has also begun flourishing into a vibrant center for soccer enthusiasts.

Austin Parks and Recreation received an Award of Excellence recognizing the Davis White Northeast Neighborhood Park Playscape Replacement Project from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) in 2025.

Austin Parks Foundation in partnership with Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment and Austin Parks and Recreation came together at Highland Neighborhood Park, 401 W. St. Johns Ave., to celebrate a new pedestrian bridge connecting the park to nearby…

Boasting 25 dedicated soccer fields, 70 multipurpose fields, and a growing number of mini-pitches, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages folks of all ages to get involved in the local soccer scene!