Current Programs:
Per the Covid-19 Mayoral declaration, the majority of PARD facilities are closed to the public effective, Monday March 16, 2020. Please check the closure page for updates.
- Virtual Events
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Geocache Austin
Community Challenge
- Adult Fitness Programs
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Virtual Strength & Stretch
Virtual Yoga & Chair Yoga
- Food Programs
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CTFB Afterschool Meals Service
Common Threads 2021 Healthy Living Series
- Meditative Moments in Austin Parks
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Bull Creek District Park
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Poquito Creek
St. Edwards Dam
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Walter E.Long Metropolitan Park
Bartholomew District Park
Roy G Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Great Hills Neighborhood Park
Bauerle Ranch Park at Slaughter Creek Greenbelt Part 1
Bauerle Ranch Park at Slaughter Creek Greenbelt Part 2
- Park Prescription Posters
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UT Pharmacy Poster 2018-2019
UT Pharmacy Poster 2019-2020
- Park Prescription Brochure & Letter from the Director
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Park Prescription Digital Brochure
Letter from the Director
In 2019, the Health Promotions Unit led a campaign to raise awareness and educate team members and community members about the benefits of healthy vending choices. Each month the team has created educational posters and messaging near vending machines in all PARD facilities. To check out the flyers click on a month.
In 2020, the Health Promotions unit will discuss the benefits of Eating Nature's Rainbow. Colorful fruits and vegetables are not only visually pleasing, but have many health benefits for our bodies. Catch the Rainbow Series by clicking on the color below!

- 2019 Posters
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
- 2020 Posters
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The Rainbow
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
White
The Free Fitness in the Park program is offered by Stronger Austin and the Parks and Recreation Department. Classes are free, designed for all fitness abilities and promote physical activity and health education. Classes teach participants to be active and healthy while visiting their local parks and recreation.
Stronger Austin is now providing free virtual physical activity classes in the comfort of your own home. https://strongeraustin.org/activities/
*Find more FREE FITNESS by visiting one of our recreation centers with exercise equipment and weight room hours, view open gym and weight room information.
WALK TX AND MORE is a free physical activity program for adults living or working in Travis County. Take the 10-Week Challenge, or create or join an Activity Group. Find out more here:http://www.healthyplaceshealthypeople.org/active/
*Per the Covid-19 Mayoral declaration, the majority of PARD facilities are closed to the public effective, Monday March 16, 2020. Please check the closure page for updates.