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Alderbrook Pocket Park Playground Project
Alderbrook Pocket Park Playground RenovationSince 2010, APF has been working with the Friends of Alderbrook to build Alderbrook Park (12444 Lamplight Village Ave.). The surrounding neighborhood had...
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2021 City Budget Season: Help Us Advocate for Increased Parks Funding
Each year during the City of Austin’s budgeting process, Austin Parks Foundation works to ensure our cherished green spaces get the funding they deserve. In partnership with park advocates, volunteers...
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Alliance Children’s Garden
Access Information & HoursAddress1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704Additional Infohttps://www.austintexas.gov/department/alliance-childrens-gardenPOPULAR FORPlaygroundNature PlayMusical...
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12 Swimming Holes Around Austin Guaranteed to Keep You Cool!
We know that Austin is no stranger to steaming hot summers, and Austinites are always looking for a relaxing escape from the heat. That's why we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite swimming...
View ArticleTime to Speak Up for Parks: FY22 Budget Season is Here!
On July 9, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk released the city’s proposed FY 2022 budget. While several investments in parks infrastructure were included, there are still many priorities that will not...
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Project Playback: Replacing the Failing Playground at Springdale Park
The 2019 park review came with some difficult news for Springdale Park and local residents. According to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s annual assessment, the Springdale playground was...
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Lakeline Neighborhood Park
Access Lakeline Neighborhood ParkAddressLakeline Neighborhood Park is a plot of undeveloped parkland in Cedar Park, TX. Learn more about this parkland here!Popular For:Helping Austin's Parks, Trails...
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Grab Your Rackets: 7 of Austin’s Best Outdoor Tennis Courts
We know Austinites love to be active and have fun outdoors, which is why we’ve compiled a few of our favorite tennis courts in Austin, Texas. Whether you're a tennis enthusiast or wanting to try...
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Austin’s New City Budget Passes Including Over $4 Million for Parks
Great news! The Austin City Council recently approved a new city budget, a process that occurs each Summer. Thanks to advocacy by Austin Parks Foundation and a coalition of parks advocates and...
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Zilker Park Vision Plan: Shape the Future Development of Austin’s Favorite Park
Zilker Park is one of the best known and most visited parks in Austin, yet has remarkably never had a comprehensive vision plan. The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is now underway to plan for the...
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Come Take a “Swing” at It: 8 of Our Favorite Playscapes in Austin
Are your kids getting restless with their long days back at school? Need to release all those wiggles? We've put together a list of eight of our favorite playscapes in Austin, TX! While there are many...
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Project Playback: The Long-Awaited Alliance Children’s Garden Now Open
Park History Michael Butler Park has been a fixture of Austin’s green spaces for the past 20 years. With all kinds of activities for Austinites to enjoy and Austin’s stunning skyline as a backdrop,...
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Protect Parkland – Urge City Council to VOTE NO on Item 20 on 10/21
A crucial item is on the October 21st city council meeting agenda. ITEM 20 is asking city council members to vote on whether the current Parkland Dedication (PLD) fee structure should be revisited....
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Good To See You Again: Thousands of Volunteers Help Local Parks During It’s...
It was wonderful to see thousands of smiling faces helping their local parks, trails and green spaces on Saturday, November 6th! After an all-virtual event in Fall 2020 and a hybrid event in Spring...
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Sweet Re-leaf: Fall & Winter Kids Crafts and Activities in Austin, TX
As the weather starts to get cooler and leaves start to fall each year, there are so many things to do in and around Austin! We gathered these activities to help you and your little ones have some...
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Austin Parks Foundation Awards Over $75,000 in 2021 Fall Community Grants
Austin Parks Foundation is awarding $76,520 to their 2021 fall community grantees to fund projects dedicated to enhancing Austin parks and outdoor community spaces! Each project will update, repair or...
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Take Action: Comment on the Mopac South Project’s Impacts to Zilker Park
The virtual open house for work along Mopac South is happening between now and January 7th. This looks to be the only opportunity for public comment before Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority...
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Project Playback: Helping Neighbors Improve North Oaks Neighborhood Park
One of our favorite things about the work we do is the people and organizations we get to work with. In 2018, Austin Parks Foundation completed four park improvement projects thanks to a $210,000...
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Introducing Joy Casnovsky: APF’s New Chief Mission Officer!
Austin Parks Foundation is thrilled to introduce our new Chief Mission Officer, Joy Casnovsky! She is a native Austinite that has always been drawn to the public service and non-profit sectors. Read...
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Another Wonderful Year of People + Parks: APF’s 2021 Highlights
In 2021, Austin Parks Foundation was able to accomplish so much thanks to the generous support of our community. From our donors and sponsors, to volunteers, event attendees, partners and community...
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