Austin Parks Foundation

Austin Parks Foundation We connect people to resources and partnerships to develop and improve parks.

A non-profit established in 1992, APF fills the city’s funding and resource gap in order to develop, maintain and enhance our city’s nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces!

We're back with another episode of People of the Parks and we're gettin' down with the data! Suzy is joined by Taylor an...
06/12/2026

We're back with another episode of People of the Parks and we're gettin' down with the data!

Suzy is joined by Taylor and RETURN guest, Austin Parks Foundation CEO, Colin Wallis. The Trust for Public Land ParkScore dropped last month, and they discuss where Austin ranks, what it means and how APF (and other outdoor nonprofits) are helping to move the needle!

Listen now🎧: https://peopleoftheparks.buzzsprout.com/

This spring, we’ve shared the A-B-Cs (and D-E-Fs!) of our work with you. Together we’ve seen how we can work together to...
06/12/2026

This spring, we’ve shared the A-B-Cs (and D-E-Fs!) of our work with you. Together we’ve seen how we can work together to build more accessible, vibrant and welcoming green spaces for ALL Austinites.

Now, as Austin Parks Foundation celebrates our 34th birthday (that’s today!) we leave you with one last letter to explore: G

G is for Gratitude:

This summer, we celebrate more than just 34 years of APF, we also celebrate decades of generous support from our parks community. People like you have helped transform our parks, engaged with neighbors at events, rolled up your sleeves to give back at volunteer events and advocated for what our parks deserve at City Hall and beyond.

We are grateful for each and every voice, helping hand and generous donation. Because of you, Austin Parks Foundation can continue our work to make sure our nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces continue to thrive for decades to come.

As we celebrate our 34th anniversary, we’re asking our community to help continue carrying this work forward! Will YOU make a gift to support Austin’s parks?

As a token of our Gratitude, the first 100 donors to make a one-time gift (https://bit.ly/3OEzqyH) of $34 (or more!) OR become a Perennial Partner (https://bit.ly/4viqD5y) with a recurring donation of $5 or more will receive a special summer “Thank You” gift from APF! (Swipe to the end to see the gift➡️)

Hi park lovers! We are taking applications for a Landscape Architect Park Project Manager to join our team of park champ...
06/10/2026

Hi park lovers! We are taking applications for a Landscape Architect Park Project Manager to join our team of park champions. If you enjoy green spaces and serving our communities as much as we do, please apply!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/49RmCN2

It’s National Trail Day so we’re bringing you a Town Lake Trail (now the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail) connoisse...
06/06/2026

It’s National Trail Day so we’re bringing you a Town Lake Trail (now the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail) connoisseur for our next People of the Parks!

Meet Jen Ohlson, the Founder and CEO of Interactive Health Technologies as well as the author of "Every Town Needs a Trail". Ohlson has spent countless hours walking, playing and socializing her Golden Retrievers (Aiden, pictured below, is her third!) at Zilker Park – an iconic spot that holds many special memories with her friends, family and furry best friends.

Learn more about "Every Town Needs a Trail", Lady Bird Johnson's influence on Ohlson and how parks unite, ground us and remind us of our shared responsibility: https://bit.ly/4uS7IP6

Join Austin Parks Foundation and Habitat Retreats tomorrow at 7 a.m. for a free, all-levels sunrise yoga session in the ...
06/04/2026

Join Austin Parks Foundation and Habitat Retreats tomorrow at 7 a.m. for a free, all-levels sunrise yoga session in the heart of Zilker Park, followed by an invigorating cold plunge at Barton Springs.☀️💦😎

This weekly event (May 29 - September 4) is designed to help you connect with nature, yourself and others - all before your day begins‼️

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4uPpq5v and don’t forget to bring your yoga mat, water and towel💚

In May, the City Council passed a resolution (https://bit.ly/3RQq04w) that directs the City Manager and staff to prepare...
06/03/2026

In May, the City Council passed a resolution (https://bit.ly/3RQq04w) that directs the City Manager and staff to prepare a proposed November 2026 bond package with a recommended $250 million going toward improving our parks and trails.

The $250 million currently on the table represents a meaningful investment in the parks we love most. However, this bond package is not final yet — Council can still change the package.

Between now and July 23rd, our voices as a community will continue to shape how Council makes deliberations. Here’s how you can stay engaged:

🗓️ Mark your calendar for the July 23rd City Council meeting.

🗣️ Talk to your neighbors. One of the beloved parks in your neighborhood could be at stake under this bond. Continue to build community and have conversations on the parks that matter most to you.

📞 Contact City Council Leaders. Let them know that parks cannot wait any longer. Advocating will demonstrate the power of collective action. Besides, some members are still on the fence about waiting another two years! Find your district at https://bit.ly/4uSA8Zc.

To learn more: https://bit.ly/4udWTpi

Calling all Austin-area kayakers, hikers, birdwatchers and nature lovers!Great Springs Project wants to hear your memori...
06/01/2026

Calling all Austin-area kayakers, hikers, birdwatchers and nature lovers!

Great Springs Project wants to hear your memories, ideas and hopes for the future of the Lower Colorado River corridor from Longhorn Dam to Webberville Park.

Share your input: https://www.lowercoloradowrap.org/

Earlier this month, we introduced you to the ABCs of APF: Accessibility, Breaking Ground, and Community. Today, we’re go...
05/28/2026

Earlier this month, we introduced you to the ABCs of APF: Accessibility, Breaking Ground, and Community. Today, we’re going a little bit deeper into the alphabet to show you how Austin Parks Foundation supports our city’s nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces!

D is for Digging In:

At APF, we love to dig in and get our hands dirty! At any given time, park improvement projects are happening across all ten city districts. Head to our website to check out our Interactive Impact Map and see what we’ve accomplished over the past 15 years!

E: Engagement

With a tagline like “People Plus Parks”, you know engaging park lovers is at the heart of what we do! From our free In the Park Series to our robust volunteer program, we engage more than 20,000 people in our parks each year.

F: Funding

Funding is what makes this work possible, and that’s where you come in. As you enjoy this beautiful spring season in our parks, will you support the work APF is doing to make our green spaces better for all? Make your gift today: https://bit.ly/3OEzqyH

Looking to get outside this weekend? We've got two APF sponsored events taking place across the city on Saturday, May 30...
05/27/2026

Looking to get outside this weekend? We've got two APF sponsored events taking place across the city on Saturday, May 30th!

Dig into a "Gardening Basics" class at Gus Garcia Community Garden🪴 or kick-off your summer with a community celebration at Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt🍦

These events are partially funded by our ACL Activation Grants. Learn more: austinparks.org/activation-grants/

🚨Volunteer Opportunity🚨Help us remove invasive species and add native vegetation back to the Barton Creek Greenbelt on J...
05/26/2026

🚨Volunteer Opportunity🚨

Help us remove invasive species and add native vegetation back to the Barton Creek Greenbelt on June 6! Learn more about this Community Volunteer Event and register: https://bit.ly/4u2ALhF

To stay up to date with all of our events: https://bit.ly/2Qz512o or sign up for our newsletter (https://bit.ly/4fegiyK) and select “I’m interested in volunteering”!

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1023 Springdale Road #10D
Austin, TX
78721

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Thursday 9am - 4pm
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