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July 4th: Invincible Czars Perform the "1812 Overture"

Throughout its 100 years, Wooldridge has been the site of political rallies and debates, cultural performances, and countless weddings. To celebrate the park’s hundredth anniversary, the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Parks Foundation, and Austin Parks and Recreation are collaborating on a variety of events and physical improvements.

Join us on July 4th at 1 pm for the Invincible Czars’ performance of the “1812 Overture” will get you in the mood for fireworks later that night along Lady Bird Lake. Read more on our Wooldridge Park Page.

Volunteer With Us at Zilker: July 11, 18, 25 - 9 AM to 12 PM

Notice how green the Great Lawn at Zilker look? Jealous that you cannot get inside? Here's a way to get a sneak preview: Help us finish up the Parks Department's punch list of projects by volunteering to spread compost and mulch under trees, clean up cut sod strips, do some weeding and clean-up curbs and sidewalks. We'll supply tools, gloves and jugs or water - Sign Up Here.

National Trails Day Brings 300+ Volunteers to Barton Creek!

Volunteers repaired trails, covered graffiti, and pulled out massive quantities of trash from the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Project leaders from ten different environmental organizations led enthusiastic volunteers young and old in some really remarkable efforts. Then everyone headed over to Zilker Park for a BBQ lunch and a swim at Barton Springs!Big thanks go out to everyone who participated.

More pictures are on our Austin Parks Blog.

Support our Barton Springs Tree Fund

The Austin Parks Foundation has pledged $100,000 for planting trees in and around the Barton Springs Pool area. The foundation also announces the establishment of a fund for tree care (including treating existing heritage trees) and planting new trees in and around the pool at Zilker Park. Individuals and businesses are invited to support the Barton Springs Tree Fund.

Many citizens are concerned about the planned removal of some of the mature trees in the Barton Springs area of Zilker Park. The recently released Barton Springs Pool Tree Assessments report paints a dire picture of the health of these trees. While the proper action for the city to take in this matter remains to be determined, one fact is certain: we need to plant more trees. Ensuring the long-term arboreal beauty of Barton Springs requires younger trees to be planted now for future generations.

Donate now or visit our membership page for more ways to give. Read the full press release here.

Auction Oaks @ Republic Square Project Continues...

Phase 1A of the project is completed, with 180 truckloads of berm soil removed, new trees planted, Auction Oaks in improving health and a great looking stone bollards and chain enclosure surrounding the Auction Oaks. We hope to begin Phase 2 this summer.
More information here.

Find the Perfect Park

Is there an off-leash park in my area? Which parks have swimming pools? We've added a new feature to our celebrated Find-A-Park website that lets you answer these questions and more. Now you can search for parks by amenity, as well as by zip code, area, or name. Of course, it's also fun just to browse the random selection of parks and pictures that show up in the sidebar. A big thanks to our volunteer programmer, Roger Meador, and to all those who have contributed text and photographs! Check it out.

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