The Austin Parks Foundation is launching its In the Park spring series, bringing free activities to neighborhood parks across the city.

Construction on the boardwalk has not begun. Public records show the project has been slowed by behind-the-scenes disputes over who would control the money.

AUSTIN (KXAN)— For over 20 years, “It’s my park day” has brought thousands of volunteers together to restore, clean and celebrate Austin’s parks. This year’s spring event is set for March 7, and the ...

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An Austin City Council member is proposing a parks maintenance fee. The fee is to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.

Two City Council members dedicated thousands of dollars from their office budgets to local park improvements as permitted under new policies that regulate their spending. What hap ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Twice a year, every year for the last two decades, thousands of people dedicate hours of volunteer work to Austin’s parks. It’s My Park Day is Austin Parks Foundation’s biannual, ...

Did you know that the 512 is home to exactly 512 parks? From Zilker to Waterloo and Pease Park, a new report is showing why Austin parks are among some of the best in Texas and the U.S. Austin parks ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites may soon have to pay more to help maintain and improve city parks. One city councilmember is proposing a new parks maintenance fee as the city faces a $33 million budget ...

Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. But which gets the most visitors each spring?

If you're searching for the most popular parks to visit in the state of Texas, the parks department has released their numbers for total visitors in 2025.