Austin Parks and Recreation Services

Plan your trip to Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre swimming pool fed by underground springs in Zilker Metropolitan Park.

Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department offers many activities, from summer camps and swimming lessons to ceramics and dance. Here’s how to sign up!

A permit is required for regular, instructor-led fitness classes held on City parkland.

A permit is required for any short-term concessions sold on City parkland.

Office of Special Events permits reservations at day use picnic areas, facilities, campsites, and commercial filming or photography.