Mission:
The Health Promotions Unit is committed to providing lifelong recreational, cultural and educational opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and environments which create a sustainable and livable community.
The Health Promotions Unit supports active, healthy living by offering free programs to the Austin community.
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.
- Adult Fitness Programs
- 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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Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Walter E.Long Metropolitan Park
Roy G Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Bauerle Ranch Park at Slaughter Creek Greenbelt Part 1
- Park Prescription Posters
- Park Prescription 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
- 2020 Posters
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 provides 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.
