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Austin Parks and Recreation’s Aquatic Division is now recruiting and training lifeguards starting at $22.05 per hour.
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The Land Management Program conducted 520 acres of wildfire mitigation and ecological restoration treatments in 22 parks in fiscal year 2025.
Knowing how to identify and avoid poison ivy is essential for staying safe while enjoying Austin's parks and trails.
Caring for our parks and green spaces sometimes means planting new trees to restore a canopy and other times it means removing invasive species that threaten native plants.
Youth programming activities at Givens Recreation Center including: A hands-on learning activity using sensory play Spring teen Kickball Tournament Spring Kickball: Where Competition Meets Community Our Spring Kickball Tournament brought the heat and…
On April 4, 2024, an Austin City Council resolution renamed the Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool in honor of Joan Means Khabele whose courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim…
One of the best ways to stay safe in the water is to be a strong swimmer and to always swim in a lifeguarded pool. Taking swim lessons and joining a swim team can reduce drowning risk by imparting essential water safety skills, building confidence…
Soccer, called football or futbol in most countries, transcends borders and cultures, connecting people from all walks of life all over the world. It's only been five years since Austin welcomed its first professional major league team, Austin FC of…
Our Varsity Generation facilities and senior centers offer programs like themed activities, games, entertainment, and food at monthly get togethers for people aged 55 and older.
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In the Parks connects Austinites to the places they love. From youth programming to Austin’s premier public spaces such as Zilker Park and Barton Springs pool, In the Parks shares the stories that define our quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Join us as we explore what makes Austin’s park system one of the best in the world.