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Austin Parks & Rec

@austincityparks

The official City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department account. YouTube.com/AustinCityParks

Please visit austintexas.gov/pir for open records requests.

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ATX Reminder... Commons Ford Park parking operations change for the July 4th weekend. Details below or get more info: tinyurl.com/4crtaw9b

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Headed to Barton Springs Pool for the 4th Weekend? Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking! 1. Park at Stratford Lot 2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com 3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 4. Tap Redeem & enter FREE2STRATFORD 5. Take the Zilker Loop to the Pool

Headed to Barton Springs Pool for the 4th Weekend?
Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking!
1. Park at Stratford Lot
2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com
3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 
4. Tap Redeem & enter FREE2STRATFORD
5. Take the Zilker Loop to the Pool
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Join us and NRPA news as we celebrate #BuildTogetherPlayTogether during Park and Recreation Month! What’s your favorite way to play together? #ParkandRecMonth #ParkandRecMonth2025

Join us and <a href="/NRPA_news/">NRPA news</a> as we celebrate #BuildTogetherPlayTogether during Park and Recreation Month! What’s your favorite way to play together? #ParkandRecMonth #ParkandRecMonth2025
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Safety first! As you prepare to enjoy the fireworks this Independence Day, remember these key tips to have a safe and fun 4th of July! While you’re having a blast, make it a safe one! --------------------- Β‘La seguridad es primero! Mientras se preparan para disfrutar de los

Safety first! As you prepare to enjoy the fireworks this Independence Day, remember these key tips to have a safe and fun 4th of July! While you’re having a blast, make it a safe one!
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Β‘La seguridad es primero! Mientras se preparan para disfrutar de los
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City of Austin (@austintexasgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

City offices + facilities will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of #IndependenceDay. πŸŽ† Some City services will continue to operate as normal. πŸ‘‰ More info: bit.ly/4lzlpgy

City offices + facilities will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of #IndependenceDay. πŸŽ† Some City services will continue to operate as normal.

πŸ‘‰ More info: bit.ly/4lzlpgy
Watershed Protection (@austinwatershed) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Monday, July 7, we'll continue the final phase of a 5-year phosphorus management pilot program aimed at reducing the key food source for harmful algae in Lady Bird Lake. If more time is needed, the work will continue on 7/8. Another application is scheduled for August. (1/5)

On Monday, July 7, we'll continue the final phase of a 5-year phosphorus management pilot program aimed at reducing the key food source for harmful algae in Lady Bird Lake. 
If more time is needed, the work will continue on 7/8. Another application is scheduled for August. (1/5)
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Austin Parks and Recreation administrative offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day. City parks, golf courses, cemeteries, year-round and seasonal pools and splash pads will be open. AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures Normal hours resume Mon., July 7.

Austin Parks and Recreation administrative offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day. City parks, golf courses, cemeteries, year-round and seasonal pools and splash pads will be open. AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures
Normal hours resume Mon., July 7.
BSEACD (@bseacd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recent rain and lush vegetation might look like the drought is overβ€”but our aquifers tell a different story. Since January 2022, the District is still 29 inches below normal rainfall, and groundwater levels continue to drop. While scattered showers can help, we need sustained,

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Headed to Barton Springs Pool for the 4th Weekend? Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking! 1. Park at Stratford Lot 2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com 3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 4. Tap Redeem & enter FREE2STRATFORD 5. Take the Zilker Loop to the Pool

Headed to Barton Springs Pool for the 4th Weekend?
Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking!
1. Park at Stratford Lot
2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com
3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 
4. Tap Redeem &amp; enter FREE2STRATFORD
5. Take the Zilker Loop to the Pool
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Due to the recent rains and current weather forecasts, the Zilker Park Polo Fields parking lot will remain closed for the 4th of July weekend. Get complete parks closure information at: AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.

Due to the recent rains and current weather forecasts, the Zilker Park Polo Fields parking lot will remain closed for the 4th of July weekend. 

Get complete parks closure information at: AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.
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Headed to Zilker for the 4th weekend? Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking in 5 EASY STEPS! 1. Park at Stratford Lot 2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com 3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 4. Tap Redeem & enter FREE2STRATFORD code 5. Take the Zilker Loop

Headed to Zilker for the 4th weekend?
Get 2 FREE HOURS of Parking in 5 EASY STEPS!
1. Park at Stratford Lot
2. Download Park ATX app: parkatxapp.com
3. Start parking session w/Stratford Lot code 39027 
4. Tap Redeem &amp; enter FREE2STRATFORD code
5. Take the Zilker Loop
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Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a Termination of the Parks Burning Restriction for all City of Austin parkland, effective immediately. Happy 4th of July grilling! More info: austintexas.gov/news/terminati…

Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a Termination of the Parks Burning Restriction for all City of Austin parkland, effective immediately. Happy 4th of July grilling! More info: austintexas.gov/news/terminati…
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The Zilker Loop is canceled Saturday, June 5 due to the flood warning currently in effect. Please exercise caution to stay safe.

NWS Austin/San Antonio (@nwssanantonio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Flood Watch has been extended through 10 PM tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with isolated pockets of 5 inches. Stay Weather Aware! #txwx

A Flood Watch has been extended through 10 PM tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with isolated pockets of 5 inches. Stay Weather Aware! #txwx
Austin Emergency Management (@austinhsem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The City of Austin has issued a ban prohibiting all personal and commercial use on the following waterways until noon on Monday: πŸ”˜Barton Creek πŸ”˜Bull Creek πŸ”˜Lake Austin from Mansfield Dam to Tom Miller Dam πŸ”˜Lady Bird Lake πŸ”˜Colorado River downstream of Longhorn Dam

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Flood waters often contain debris from upriver. Stay away from low water crossings, creeks, streams & culverts as heavy rains are expected to continue and flash floods are possible. For information on the status of low water crossings visit ATXfloods.com.

Flood waters often contain debris from upriver. Stay away from low water crossings, creeks, streams &amp; culverts as heavy rains are expected to continue and flash floods are possible. For information on the status of low water crossings visit ATXfloods.com.
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UPDATE 9:00 a.m. 7/6/25: Barton Springs Pool is closed today. The Barton Creek did not top the dam but the pool has a lot of debris and the water is murky. All other Austin Parks and Recreation pools are open today. See a complete listing at: AustinTexas.gov/Pools