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Movies in the Park are BACK tomorrow, September 10, at Dove Springs District Park! Moviegoers can partake in an art activity led by our friends at Painting Pandas and enjoy a showing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

We'll have FREE popcorn from Cornucopia Popcorn
🍿 and popsicles from GoodPop! (Did you know, a percentage of online or in-store sales from their Austin Mix comes back to APF!)

See ya tomorrow? Our partners are on-site at 6 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46PWG2c

Thank you to our title sponsor: Texas Children's Pediatrics

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Hoops in the Park is BACK this Saturday, September 5, at Govalle Neighborhood Park!🏀

Hoops in the Park is a fun and engaging basketball experience designed for young athletes up to middle-school age to spend the morning enjoying outdoor play, learning new skills, and building teamwork and sportsmanship—all while having a blast!

Whether they’re seasoned players or picking up a ball for the first time, this event is the perfect way to get active, meet new friends and experience the joy of basketball in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qS7DJX

We officially cut the ribbon on the playground renovation at Ramsey Neighborhood Park✂️

Austin Parks Foundation procured the playground equipment and shade structures, and provided project management from start to finish while contributing more than $91,000 to this project. The project includes an upgrade to the play structure for ages 5 through 12, new play components, 😎shaded😎 swings and improvements to the safety surfacing throughout the park – all while preserving the character of the park people love.

APF partnered with Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Council Member Marc Duchen, Rosedale Neighborhood Association and former Council Member Alison Alter on this renovation.

She’s baaaaaack! On this month’s episode of People of the Parks: the official podcast of Austin Parks Foundation, Suzy is reunited with her fellow yapper as Katie returns from maternity leave. They are joined by APF’s event planner extraordinaire, Caitlyn Denham, to talk all things Party for the Parks - APF’s annual fundraiser that’s happening on the ACL Festival grounds on October 7th. Get your tickets now at party.austinparks.org and use the promo code “POTP26” to get $50 off!

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4gB7J3J

Party for the Parks is back October 7th and it’s going to be 💥epic️💥

Join Austin Parks Foundation for the 12th Annual Party for the Parks, presented by Fifth Third Bank, and featuring a special performance from Cold War Kids! 🎶

Party for the Parks brings together parks people from across Austin for a night of revelry, live music and community, all set against the iconic backdrop of Zilker Park during the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This celebration isn't just a night of fun - it also raises essential funds for Austin’s nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces.

Get your tickets NOW: https://bit.ly/4wGL5x8

On August 12, Austin City Council approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, roughly one month after the initial draft was released. While headlines focused on the citywide total, us park-goers and trail users want to know: What’s in the Budget for our Parks, Pools and Trails?

The adopted budget allocates nearly $142 million to Austin Parks and Recreation Department. While the increase helps address inflation and the costs associated with an expanding park system, the overall budget reflects a compromise between sustaining existing operations and funding expanded infrastructure.

To learn more about the city budget: https://bit.ly/4gf8YFH

🚨Volunteer Opportunity🚨

Overton Elementary School Garden (August 22): Join community members to revitalize the raised garden beds and the surrounding area. Revitalization of the garden includes w**d pulling, clearing the garden beds and additional maintenance that the space may need.
Register: https://bit.ly/45xVrnO

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