Looking to add a new pet to your family? Austin Animal Center has more than 500 animals every day in need of loving homes.
We rely on foster families to provide love and care to our most at-risk dogs and cats. Fostering is truly lifesaving! Here is everything you need to start a foster application.
Your library card lets you check out books and other materials at any of Austin Public Library’s locations and the Digital Library.
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!
Through the support of Austin Public Health, free diabetes prevention and management classes are offered in multiple locations, including virtually, for Austin/Travis County residents.
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.
Do you need accommodations to participate in programs, services, or activities offered by the City of Austin? You can request them directly from the City department or from the Office of Civil Rights.
Office of Special Events permits reservations at day use picnic areas, facilities, campsites, and commercial filming or photography.
Plan your trip to Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre swimming pool fed by underground springs in Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Help provide toys and food for Austin families in need during the holiday season. There are lots of ways to volunteer with the Austin Police Department's Operation Blue Santa.