Then There's This: Parks and Rec in Review

In a parks-centric town like Austin, it's not easy being PARD

"...What a mad, mad, mad, and maddening year it's been for the Austin Parks and..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Parks and Rec Proposes Metered Parking for Deep Eddy Pool Lot

The currently free lot could see meters in 2020

"...On Friday, Sept. 13, the city’s Parks and Recreation Director Kim McNeeley sent a memo to..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Crosstalk: Austin Parks and Rec Board Discusses Fair Pay at SXSW, and More Music News

The latest moves from Austin's Tribe Mafia and Jackie Venson

"...The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, after protests demanding fair pay for artists..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Lina Fisher

Parks and Rec Shocker: More Money

PARD to get its biggest budget bump in years

"...It's not exactly a windfall, but the Parks and Recreation Department could get its biggest funding boost..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Parks and Rec Plus Eight

A new planning approach

"...That's how Sara Hensley, director of the city's Parks & Recreation Department, expressed her..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Then There's This: Dog Days of Parks and Rec

Planned changes to off-leash area at Auditorium Shores draws howls

"...If there's anyone out there who supports shrinking and relocating the off-leash dog park at Auditorium Shores, you..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Parks and Rec: If You Build It ...

Is Austin's appetite for fountains bigger than its wallet?

"...water features in Butler Park? A fountain needs fixing, and a pond, the Parks and Recreation board has decided,..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Open City Parks for Business Parking?

A proposal to save one restaurant's parking woes is not drawing many supporters

"...take advantage of underutilized public parking on city park land, in order to meet code requirements...."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Parks Board Supports Shrinking Off-Leash Area

Suggested plan would require new Downtown housing to provide dog play areas

"...park's off-leash dog area won the approval of the Parks and Recreation Board Tuesday night. The board voted 5-1..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texies and the City

Council's new partnership with flat-track Roller Derby league (video)

"...Seems like Texas Rollergirl and Women's Flat Track Derby Association president Bloody Mary's wish..."

Feb. 7, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...under threat in Texas, with the Texas Legislature creating brand-new barriers to the democratic process. But it was hardly..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Parks Department Implements ID Cards

PARD says "everyone is welcome"

"...Got your Rec pass? That may be the new question posed to..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Clear-Cutting at Parks & Rec

Budget Pruning Kills Horticulture Unit

"...over a mulch pail, scooping out the rich peat and bark onto the base of one of Congress Avenue's..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

If We Had Budget Enough, and Time ...

Council closes in on a final FY 2017 city budget

"...of work around a midday meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. They're scheduled for Friday as well, although..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week

Dare to go out on a school night!

"...Monday 17 - Wednesday 19, Alamos Slaughter Lane, Lakeline, and Mueller..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil

Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft

"...Much has already been written on Satur­day's TNC vote, and there's plenty more elsewhere in this week's issue. But..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Low and Outside

Playing Ball With the Big Boys in Montopolis

"...tale of two fields. On the corner of Riverside and Vargas, one block east of Montopolis Drive, lies a..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...a lineup that includes Los Tigres del Norte, Caifanes, and Alejandra Guzmàn isn’t extremely cool. But Bésame Mucho is..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Good Things Come to Those Who Skate ... and Bike

New Downtown skate/bike park opens

"...Strap on your elbow pads: Austin's long-awaited BMX and skate park finally opens today, Thursday, June 16. Unlike..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Race and Education

Fun times well after midnight with the AISD board

"...meeting Monday night, as the AISD Board of Trustees received the draft Facility Mas­ter Plan, and passed it largely..."

April 7, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Nick Offerman at BookPeople

The actor and author of Gumption described meeting some of his personal heroes before a loving crowd

"...Gumption, the second level of BookPeople was already near standing-room-only. By the time 7 o'clock rolled around, there were..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

Changes in Store for Duncan/BMX Park

BMX riders meet with Parks and Rec

"...Last Thursday, two BMX riders – Mike Esparza and Todd Wood, who were instrumental in the 22-year development..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rich DePalma Enters District 8 Council Race

Parks and Rec Board member joins crowded race

"...worked to secure funding as a member of the Parks Foundation, and served on the Parks and Recreation Board..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Budgeting for Happiness

Parks and Rec Finds Its Bottom Line

"...by Andrea Barnett Every year, city processes align fortuitously with the..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

ATX Television Festival Gets an Alias

Plus Parks and Recreation special screening

"...entertainment is holding a special themed community screening of Parks and Recreation as part of the next wave of..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Schlitterbahn North!

Long awaited grand opening of rejuvenated Bartholomew Pool

"...deal of happy fanfare, speeches, celebration, exhibitions of diving and synchronized swimming, the rebuilt, redesigned, and rejuvenated city of..."

June 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Bikes in the Mud

Parks & Rec cancels, then delays, Cyclo-cross event

"...competition that thrives on bad weather, including mud, sleet, and snow. So there was little surprise that participants were..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...It’s time to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two recently restored historic sites, plus lots of..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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