Neighbors of Dottie Jordan Park & Garden

09/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 1st!

🌳🐝 Come celebrate the trees, pollinators, and community at Dottie Jordan Park! 🐦🌻

Our annual fall festival is back, and we’re bringing the community together for a fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating the natural world right here in East Austin.

🌱 Explore the community garden
🐝 Learn about pollinators and native plants
🌳 Celebrate our neighborhood trees
🐦 Discover the birds and wildlife that call the park home
🌳 Pick up a **FREE tree** to take home
📚 Enjoy **Austin Public Library Storytime + Español libros!**
🎶 Listen to live music from local musicians
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And enjoy plenty of activities for the whole family!

This has become one of our favorite neighborhood traditions, and we’d love to see you there. Bring the kids, invite a neighbor, and come enjoy a beautiful fall day at Dottie Jordan Park!

📍 Dottie Jordan Park
📅 Sunday, November 1st
⏰ 2:00 - 5:00
🎟️ Free and open to everyone!

💚 Brought to you by the City of Austin Climate Action and Resilience. Find more nature-based events around the city at RootsAndWingsFest.com

10/01/2025

Celebrate trees, community, and creativity at our annual Roots & Wings Festival! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy:

🍃 Tree climbing with Austin's Urban Forestry Team
📚 Storytime with Mr. Gabriel & Ms. Aubrey from Austin Public Library
🚐 The Austin Public Library Bookmobile
🎶 Live music from local musicians
🌱 Community Garden Tour
🌳 Free Tree Giveaway!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and community at one of Austin’s most beautiful parks. 🌼

10/03/2024

Can't wait for this spooky night! 👻

Put on your favorite Halloween costume and join Dottie Jordan Recreation Center for a FREE spooky trail filled with tricks, treats, and games for all ages and abilities! All ages welcome!

Thursday, October 17
2803 Loyola Lane
5pm-7pm

If you are a community member that would like to create a spooky scene for the trail or host a booth along the trail, please contact [email protected] or call 512-978-2380.

09/13/2024

Hi neighbors! There are A TON of cool things happening at Dottie Jordan Park this fall. Flyers attached and sign ups here: https://tinyurl.com/2tbpmunb

🌱 Grow Together Program (Ages 3-10): 6-week inclusive program focused on developing motor skills, social connections, and language for children of all abilities.
🎨 Monthly Community Craft Drop-In: Free creative sessions where parents and children can explore simple and fun crafts together.
🪡 Workshop Wednesdays (Ages 6+): Get crafty this fall with our 3-part workshop series. We’ll be making festive DIY projects, including a Halloween-themed rug, nail and string art, and a winter-themed welcome rug.
🎃 Trail of Tricks & Treats Fall Festival: Celebrate Halloween with a spooky trail, candy booths, and family-friendly fun. We’re also looking for volunteers to help create a spooky scene or host a booth.

05/17/2024

Join us for next Thursday for a magical evening under the stars with a FREE screening of Shrek! 🧅🐉 Thanks Parks & Rec for hosting!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 23
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Dottie Jordan Park

Bring your blankets and chairs for a night of family fun. Food vendors will be available!

See you there! ✨



RSVP and get more details here

04/03/2024

Check out the FREE swim lessons at Dottie Jordan pool this summer through SwimSafe! Info below.

Signup here: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/txaustinwt.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=72445f6417ddea90ff26d8864f2e429e9953603f656cf24b440c79ee768e5013&location=68DJR&type=&subtype=&beginmonth=&endmonth=&category=&grade=&primarycode=&keyword=&keywordoption=Match+One&age=&sort=ActivityNumber&display=Detail&instructor=&daysofweek=&dayoption=All&timeblock=&gender=&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=Search

04/02/2024

Dottie Jordan Park will have bike riding lessons for your little ones!🚴‍♂️ This Friday 9am - 11am for only $5!

Check it out here: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/txaustinwt.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=lb5M6W0I6F733R292B391P4O674T4A52674R4J4S591H0043706B0G033U5C5B08603Q525X6171604Q6Y1D4O665S6I63004W484X6S5W4K6O4M1W6X3L5J5N0C4N5Z46&location=68DJR&type=&subtype=&beginmonth=&endmonth=&category=&grade=&primarycode=&keyword=&keywordoption=Match+One&age=&sort=ActivityNumber&display=Detail&instructor=&daysofweek=&dayoption=All&timeblock=&gender=&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=Search

03/20/2024

Austin Aquatics put out the swim lessons/team schedule for 2024! 🐠 Registration opens April 1. Dottie Jordan won't have lessons, but will have a swim team! See ya at the pool 💦