Lawsuit and Untapped Locations Add to Soccer Drama

Many balls in play for the Columbus Crew

"...area. So for now, especially after the Parks and Recreation Board's unanimous vote last week against placing a stadium..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Downtown Puzzle: Waller Creek’s Chain of Parks

What’s happened already with the ambitious park and trail project, and what might happen next

"...Funds already accrued include $13 million in Parks & Recreation bonds approved by voters in 2012, some of which..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Autumn events you ought to check out

"...Riverfest, Sept. 16, San Angelo www.cosatx.us/departments-services/parks-recreation/river-fest..."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Ingrid Goes West

Hashtag: #thisisyourlife

"...essence (her role as April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation basically formed my worldview), is O’Shea Jackson Jr., who..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Forklift Danceworks' My Parks, My Pools, My City

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

"...pool mechanic who first worked for the Parks & Recreation Department's Aquatic Division in 1982 – he told them..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

SwimATX Tackles Lifeguard Shortage

Learn-to-swim program educates Eastside kids on water safety

"...when the Aquatics division of the city's Parks and Recreation Department faced down yet another summer of citywide lifeguard..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Katarina Brown

Will This Seaholm Intake Plan Take?

Austin eyes a new redesign for the Downtown intake facility

"...15, Mayor Steve Adler and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced a "collaborative planning study for the future..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...To a degree, recreation is also putting pressure on the water quality. Tread..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

Parks Department Implements ID Cards

PARD says "everyone is welcome"

"...be the new question posed to Austin Parks and Recreation Department visitors in coming weeks. PARD is currently implementing..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

District 6, mobility fits, and complaints of campaign thrift

"...borrows clips from city government-based TV sitcom Parks and Recreation in his latest campaign ad, which finds Leslie Knope..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

My Blind Brother

Indie romantic comedy has plenty of bite

"...a pop-culture-now! meme that arrived after Scott’s Parks and Recreation run as dream-dork Ben Wyatt. But let’s cram down..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...months later, when her appointee to the Parks and Recreation Board, Alison Alter, decided to challenge Gallo for her..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: Kokopelli's Cave

One-of-a-kind lodging offers privacy and panoramic views

"...on a cliff on the edge of Chokecherry Canyon Recreation Area. It took about two weeks just to excavate..."

Aug. 24, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is starting a Summer Meals Program at select..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Grove Parks Not (Yet) Superior

Developer has more work to do if it wants staff's blessing

"...Last week, the Parks and Recreation Board met and, after hours of testimony and discussion,..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The New Republic

The Downtown square will get a face-lift and new management

"...the result of a partnership among the Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Parks Foundation, and the Downtown Austin..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Public Notice: Amnesty Now!

Council expected to tackle the issue of small-lot amnesty

"...The city Parks & Recreation Department is early in the process of developing a..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Tracking the Major Arcana

Planning Commission took votes related to Planned Unit Developments and Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams

"...host two Community Visioning Work­shops for the new Montopolis Recreation and Com­munity Center, which will be a joint-use facility..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Sisters

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler wistfully party like there's no tomorrow

"...before on another essential NBC sitcom, Poehler’s Parks & Recreation (well, essential to everybody but NBC, it would seem),..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...Douse that Flame: On Friday, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department issued a burn ban for city parkland, effective..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

10 Things to Do in Austin This Fourth of July

Not sure what to do this Independence Day?

"...1) Hotel Vegas Austin July 4th Party Hotel Vegas..."

July 1, 2015 Events Post by Shannon Shankman

Plugging the Eastside Leaks

PARD looks for solutions to keep Mabel Davis and Metz pools open

"...Council's Open Space Committee, officials released a Parks and Recreation Department report that found city pools leaked water at..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Aubrey Plaza Takes a Dramatic Turn

Aubrey Plaza discusses acting dramatic in Ned Rifle

"...it's weird, you know? Going from shooting Parks and Recreation to shooting an independent film is vastly different, and..."

April 3, 2015 Screens Feature by Russ Espinoza

Bikes in the Mud

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

"...trails at Walnut Creek Metro Park. City Parks and Recreation Department spokesperson Shelley Parks said the decision to cancel..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

Duty now for the future

"...Main Office. Public comment period continues through Sept. 29. www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation...."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column

Can't Please Everyone

"...listings immediately after the Calendar page. I am a recreation therapist and The Austin Chronicle is my bible. The..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Postmarks

Civics 101

"...Auditorium Shores East Lawn, and the PARD Main Office. www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation...."

July 11, 2014 News Column

A Final Plan for Colony Park

Master plan revealed at Family Fun Fest

"...Colony Park at Family Fun Fest at the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center on Monday. The plan, the product of a..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Civics 101

"...or in person. PARD Annex, 919 W. 28th, 512/974-9458. www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation...."

June 20, 2014 News Column

Get Your Shovels Out

How a local crew of diggers built the baddest Downtown dirt jumps in the country at the Ninth Street BMX Trails

"...The City of Austin's Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) would execute routine dredgings of the creek..."

June 6, 2014 Sports Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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