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News/Press Releases
Parks and Recreation Department earns national accreditation
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department recently became the only major city in Texas and one of 73 cities nationwide that earned national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies.
Sara Hensley will lead Austin Parks and Recreation Department
On September 22, City Manager Marc Ott announced the appointment of Sara Hensley, Director of Parks and Recreation in Phoenix, to lead its nationally recognized parks system.
She has been director in Phoenix since 2006. Hensley will begin Dec. 1, taking over for Acting Director Stuart Strong who did not apply for the job and will remain as an Assistant Director.
The Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake Proposed Plan.
The City of Austin is considering a plan that would close the southeastern gap of the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trail.
The Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake would extend the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trail more than one mile from the east side of the Austin American-Statesman building to Lakeshore Park.
Now Accepting Sponsorship applications
The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting sponsorships for the 2008 Trail of Lights Festival. This years' trail will run December 14th through 23rd. Be a part of this exciting tradition! Sponsors shall receive logo placement on the Trail, limited passes to the Trail of Lights Preview Party and an advertisement in the Trail Guide: commensurate with sponsorship level.
Special Event Calendar
The Parks and
Recreation provides and supports many special events,
community events and other activities. View Parks
and Recreation Department Calendar of Events, for a
complete listing of upcoming events.
September 14 through November 30, 2008
The Serie Project at Mexican-American Cultural Center.
The Serie Project, Inc., of Austin, Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Latino arts organization that produces, promotes, and exhibits serigraph (silk screen) prints created by established and emerging artists.
600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701.
For information, please call (512)478-6222.
September 6 - November 30, 2008
DinoLand Exhibit at Zilker Botanical Garden
Visitors during the 3-month DinoLand Exhibit will travel back in time, coming face to face with thirty life-like dinosaur models of every shape and size.
These prehistoric creatures will take up temporary residence along the new Escarpment Trail (near the Hartman Prehistoric Garden) being developed by PARD staff.
From the fierce, 33-ft. Daspletosaur (cousin to the T-Rex) to a herd of tiny carnivores - Compsognathus (Compies in the movie, Jurassic Park) - these scientifically accurate dinosaur models were created by Guy Darrough,
a renowned paleontologist, and owner of Lost World Studios.
For more information, please call (512)477-8672.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Alamo Recreation Center.
The Alamo Community Thanksgiving Dinner is having a time of breaking bread and thanking the Alamo community and volunteers for all the support given in 2008.
Call 474-2806 for more information.
2100 Alamo Street.Austin, TX 78722.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Montopolis Recreation Center.
Join Montopolis Recreation Center for their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Call 385-5931 for more information.
1200 Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center.
Conley Guerrero will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Conley G Advisory Board. Cost: $2.00
Call 385-5931 for more information.
808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center.
Join Virginia L. Brown for their Community Thanksgiving Luncheon.
Call 974-7865 for more information.
7500 Blessing Road,Austin.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Pan Am Recreation Center.
Free Thanksgiving dinner....Entertainment will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Call 476-9193 for more information.
2100 East 3rd Street,Austin, TX 78702.
Monday, November 24, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner at South Austin Recreation Center.
Join South Austin Recreation Center at their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and give thanks for another year.
This is a free event and open to the public. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. until all food is gone.
Call 444-6601 for more information.
1100 Cumberland Avenue, Austin, TX 78704.
Monday, November 24, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center.
Join Parque Zaragoza for a dinner and entertainment.
Call 476-9193 for more information.
741 Pedernales,Austin, TX 78702.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Dove Springs Recreation Center.
Wishing you beautiful moments, happy reflections and a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving Season.
The Dove Springs Recreation Center is happy to invite your family to come and enjoy our Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner.
Call 447-5875 for more information.
5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78744.
Trail of Lights Volunteers Call !
Join 400,000 People at Austin's Family Block Party. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for the 2008 Trail of Lights, December 14-23, 2008.
Each night of the trail, we need 100 volunteers, age 18 or over; 30 volunteers, age 15 or over with adult supervision.
Volunteers add holiday spirit to the Trail of Lights by providing public information, monitoring displays, helping with our recycling efforts and other important trail duties.
To volunteer your group, contact Devon Farber at (512)385-5931 or email devon.farber@ci.austin.tx.us
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