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Current Closures
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The Park Ranger Station in Zilker Park is currently closed. For more Parks and Recreation Department closures please see the Facilities Closures page.
Ranger Programs
The health and safety of our park visitors is our first priority. Park Rangers currently have limited programming and strong encourage those attending to wear masks, practice social distancing, and stay home when sick. Please help us slow the spread of COVID-19. For more information visit our COVID-19 dashboard page.
Wild Ones Online
Our exploratory outdoor program for preschoolers is now available online! Each episode has a different nature theme. Make sure to watch all three parts to learn, read, and create. Stay wild!
Bark Rangers
The goal of the Bark Rangers is to promote responsible use and enjoyment of City parks by citizens and their pets. Core environmental concepts are introduced including Leave No Trace Principles, outdoor safety for pets, and park stewardship for pet owners. The Bark Ranger Digital Workshop is now live! Watch the entire 30 minute video and answer the four questions at the end to become a Bark Ranger. For more information visit the Bark Ranger page.
Park Resources
- Maps
- Laws and Safety
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City of Austin Ordinances - Bike Laws
Dog Off-Leash Areas in the Parks
Slacklining - Guidelines for Park Use, Slacklining / Hammock
- Other Resources
Our Mission:
Park Rangers are ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our entire community.
The City of Austin Park Ranger program was created to provide educational services, safety, and security in Austin’s parks and recreational facilities. Equally important is our aim to protect and foster stewardship of the natural world. To accomplish this, the Park Rangers have been trained with a focus on emergency medical response, education, and public safety.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
