Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"..."Sara Hensley is a rock star!"..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

... Until Your Pool Runs Dry

Austin's swimming pools are leaking – and that may be the least of PARD's problems

"...On April 24, Parks and Recreation Depart­ment Director Sara Hensley issued a foreboding memorandum to Mayor Steve Adler..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Keeping Austin Green

The Parks budget finally got a boost, but the real job has just begun

"...260 parks and 203 miles of trailways. PARD Director Sara Hensley said the money – to be phased in..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...The City Council aides and then-Interim Assistant City Manager Sara Hens­ley – who's since returned to her original job..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Wrap-up

Staff not amused by some CMs' ideas on how to cut the budget

"...and Council a letter from Parks and Recreation Director Sara Hensley, with the support of 22 other department heads,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...directing interim Assistant City Manager (and former PARD director) Sara Hensley to conduct a review of the city's graffiti..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

No Discs, No Pease

City to move disc golf course from Pease

"...closing the Pease course, Parks and Recreation Depart­ment Director Sara Hensley said: "No, not really ... because I'm not..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Mark Fagan

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...PARD DIRECTOR City Manager Marc Ott says he chose Sara Hensley to be Austin's new Parks & Recreation Department..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Parks and Rec Plus Eight

A new planning approach

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

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

ANC: Do More With Less

ANC members see breath of fresh air in new Parks director

"...Marc Ott and new Parks & Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley brought a standing-room-only crowd to last week's Austin..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hostel Takeover Averted – For Now

Lease extension for Hostelling International's Austin franchise exposes a few cracks

"...why this might have been the case, PARD director Sara Hensley said, "I can't answer that question." A few..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City to Crack Down on Graffiti?

Proposal for crackdown on unauthorized street art coming?

"...abatement program, the ball didn't really start rolling until Sara Hens­ley was appointed as an interim assistant city manager..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Open City Parks for Business Parking?

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

"...a Jan. 16 memo from Parks and Recreation Director Sara Hensley, could overwhelm the (thus far unidentified) surplus supply..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Chain-Saw Frenzy

Fear of a Springs PARD massacre is about trust as well as trees

"...New PARD Director Sara Hensley tempered the plan by allowing 60 to 90..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pocket Parks Popping Up All Over Town

Miniparks stake out green space in a crowded city

"...years has focused on suburban park acquisition; new Director Sara Hensley has a fresh outlook...."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cronk Meets Job Creation Goals

City manager names candidates for new executive team

"...on his shortlist, but interim ACMs Joe Pantalion and Sara Hensley have some stiff competition. This all follows from..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cronk to Reorganize Management Team

Musical chairs at City Hall

"...are: Rey Arellano (public safety); Robert Goode (infrastructure services/transportation); Sara Hensley (parks/libraries/animal services/health); Joe Pantalion (development/aviation/planning/watershed); and Washington (human..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Eeyoring About Eeyore's

Eeyore's and PARD get crossways over damage deposit

"...In a April 23 letter to Sexton, PARD Director Sara Hensley did apologize for the "unapproved and non-finalized draft..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Beleaguered PARD Considers Dousing Trail of Lights

What are the holidays without that special twinkle at Zilker?

"...to host it or to charge admission; PARD Director Sara Hensley said both approaches are common in other cities...."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...really our aha moment," says interim Assistant City Manager Sara Hensley, who oversees the newly coordinated city effort called..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Words to the Wise

You have to know the rules ...

"...On Aug. 28, Parks and Rec­reation Depart­ment Direc­tor Sara Hensley sent a memo to City Manager Marc Ott,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...seems like a strong candidate to go back; likewise Sara Hensley to PARD. You could see Deven Desai leave..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Forklift Danceworks' My Parks, My Pools, My City

With Bartholomew Swims, Allison Orr's dance company plunges into Austin's pool problem

"...a success story, which is why when PARD director Sara Hensley invited Forklift Artistic Director Allison Orr – you..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Bikes in the Mud

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

"...USA Cycling – after discussions with Austin PARD Director Sara Hensley, and with the unexpected intervention of discredited cycling..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...Contact @AustinCityParks Director @ sara.hensley@austintexas.gov & ask why #ACL 2009 was okay but #cxnats..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Parks and Rec in Review

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

"...set off alarm bells around town, and PARD Director Sara Hensley found herself having to defend her actions before..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

'Design Waller Creek: A Competition'

Winning design for Waller Creek Conservancy's contest creates civic spaces amid greenery

"...Dean Frederick Steiner; and Parks and Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley – which selected the winner...."

Oct. 26, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Parks and Rec: If You Build It ...

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

"...a new obligation rejected by the board, PARD Director Sara Hensley warned that the project approval and budgeting process..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 9 Enviro Stories

"...the public. After loud protests, Parks and Recreation Director Sara Hensley did something different: She listened and compromised. In..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Developing Stories: What to Do With Waterloo

Turning Waterloo Park into a beach – and other fanciful ideas

"...delicate bit of interdepartmental intercession; Parks and Recreation Director Sara Hensley, together with Austin Parks Foundation, has stepped in..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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