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Bright Green Future Grants Program Achieves Milestone with over $1 Million Distributed to Local Schools
Since launching in 2012, the program has offered grants in $3K increments to 96 schools, totaling $1.13 million
Austin Parks and Recreation Earns National Accreditation
Austin Parks and Recreation Earns National Accreditation recognizing our commitment to highest level of service to the community.
Celebrate Austin Veterans Day on November 11
City’s HEAL Initiative Closes Encampments at Barwood Park and Tom Donovan Nature Trail at Williamson Creek Greenbelt
Encampment Clean-Ups Assists 43 People; Over 661 People Assisted Since 2021
City Unveils Spanish Edition of Neighborhood Preparedness Guide
Neighborhood Preparedness Guide Now Available in Spanish
The Food Justice Mini Grants program awarded $75,000 in grants to those leading transformative change in Austin’s food system
New Law Changes Calculations for Parkland Dedication Fees
The 2023 Texas State Legislature passed new regulations on how cities may collect parkland dedication (PLD) fees.
Parks and Recreation Department Project Receives Preservation Award
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department received a Preservation Texas Honor Award on Thursday, September 21.
Austin Chosen as Host City for the 2026 Greater & Greener Conference
Greater & Greener 2026, the premier international event exploring the transformative potential of urban parks, will be hosted in Austin.
City of Austin Resilience Office Presents First Mini-Grant Program Awards to 26 Local Community Organizations
These grants support applicants’ capacity to meet the needs of Austinites as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate & man-made issues.