Austin Parks & Rec
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We provide, protect, and preserve a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences in Austin, Texas.
Austin, Texas
Joined April 2012
🌿Visit Zilker Botanical Garden for Free Day! ✨ Be sure to visit our on-site Grow Green Demonstration Garden for local inspiration! It’s full of plants that thrive in Central Texas -- and it's designed with sustainable landscaping practices & beauty in mind. 💧🌸 (1/2)
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⛏️ Ready to dig into your next garden project—without buying all the tools? @AustinPublicLib has an extensive Tool Library lending program! It includes a range of gardening equipment, including heavy-duty pruning shears, post hole diggers, & more! (1/2)
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The Liz Carpenter Splash Pad, 1000 Barton Springs Rd., is closed for plumbing repairs. The splash pad will reopen once repairs are finished. Get complete facilities, pools and park closure information at: https://t.co/s2nH7W1HFR.
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ATX: It's the LAST WEEK for kids to submit entries for the 2025 Zilker Holiday Tree Youth Art Contest! The deadline for entries is Sat., 11/1/25! Don't miss out! Get 2025 Zilker Holiday Tree Youth Art Contest details at: https://t.co/3W8VbjvOd7
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Colony Park Pool, 7400 Loyola Ln., will be closed on Wed., November 12, 2025, and Thurs., November 13, 2025, for repair work. The pool is expected to reopen on Fri., November 14, 2025. Get complete facilities, pools and park closure information at: https://t.co/s2nH7W1HFR.
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Updates regarding rescheduling or future games will be shared as soon as they become available. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and take care during the inclement weather. Turn around and don't drown. More closure information: https://t.co/s2nH7W1HFR. 3/3
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This decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to flooding & severe weather concerns in the area. The safety of our players, families & staff remains our top priority. We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your understanding & cooperation. 2/3
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Austin Parks and Recreation has made the decision to cancel all youth soccer games scheduled for tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 25, 2025, in North, South, and Central Austin. Get complete facilities, pools and park closure information at: https://t.co/s2nH7W19Qj. 1/3
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The building main entry at the rotunda and site work on the west side will remain closed to the public for construction. - Partial reopening info: https://t.co/9Wdhj9xI3a... - Rehabilitation project info: https://t.co/9jz6ODIyWG - Barton Springs Pool info: https://t.co/SmWEjPoK0w
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Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool partially reopens on Tues., 10/28, at 8 am. Renovated restroom and shower spaces will now be available inside; please enter from the pool side of the building. The front parking lot will also reopen, except one small area.
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🌧️ Potential showers & thunderstorms are predicted in our area late tonight through tomorrow morning. ⚠️ If you see water flowing over the road, Turn Around, Don’t Drown! And never drive around barricades at low water crossings. 👉 https://t.co/7g5Igp1izI for road closures & more
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Plan walking, running and cycling routes before you visit the the north shore of the trail. Thanks to @TheTrailATX Trail Conservancy for the helpful map graphic! 👋 3/3
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East and west access will be interrupted. TxDOT will conduct work in the closed area of the trail for the I-35 Capital Express Central project. During the seven day trail closure, there will be limited access under the I-35 bridges. 2/3
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The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will be closed from Monday, October 27, 2025, through Monday, November 3, 2025, on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake, east of the I-35 bridges. Get complete facilities, pools and park closure information at: https://t.co/s2nH7W19Qj. 1/3
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🚧 TRAIL DETOUR UPDATE 🚧 The sidewalk across the bridge on the west side of Pleasant Valley Rd is opening up on October 8, 2025. ℹ️ More information: https://t.co/GjdbOlCxm1
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Únase con nosotros en la zona verde de Little Walnut Creek, 6201 Springdale Rd., para una ceremonia de inauguración el sábado 1 de noviembre a las 9 a.m. Gratuita y abierta al público. Vístase cómodamente. Más información:
austintexas.gov
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Join us at Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt, 6201 Springdale Rd., for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 1, at 9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Dress comfortably for this outdoor event. More info: https://t.co/pIJlbymAsl
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Austin and Travis County have issued disaster declarations due to increased wildfire risk in our area. 🧑🚒 We're increasing vegetation management, hydrant maintenance, wildfire training, + more. 📌 Press release: https://t.co/AlIMhSPs9b 👉 https://t.co/wcDXjrwr3N
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🎃 Join us at Metz Park for the Community Halloween Carnival & Haunted House! 👻 🗓️ Oct 30 | ⏰ 6–8PM Games • Vendors • Trunk-or-Treat • Costume Contest • Haunted House 💵 Cash only | 🎟️ Tickets 25¢ each
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The Shoal Creek Trail will be closed on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Duncan Neighborhood Park, 900 W 9th St., near the 9th St. Bridge for the removal of two trees identified as requiring mitigation with the park. Get complete closure information at: https://t.co/s2nH7W19Qj
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