/tags/austin-parks-and-rec-dept Austin Parks And Rec Dept. en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:09:44 GMT /transportation/2020-02-12/proposed-rules-would-make-it-impossible-to-use-scooters-on-butler-hike-and-bike-trail The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is set to recommend a number of rules regarding scooters on Austin’s trail system, such as speed limits and� Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:09:44 GMT /transportation/2020-02-12/proposed-rules-would-make-it-impossible-to-use-scooters-on-butler-hike-and-bike-trail Samuel King /austin/2019-06-20/austin-city-council-vote-brings-new-management-to-butler-golf-course-after-70-years-under-one-family The Austin City Council voted 7-4 on Thursday to lease Butler Pitch and Putt golf course to Pecan Grove Partners, marking the end of the line for the� Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:40:58 GMT /austin/2019-06-20/austin-city-council-vote-brings-new-management-to-butler-golf-course-after-70-years-under-one-family Jimmy Maas /sports/2019-05-29/austin-parks-board-recommends-new-golf-vendor-perhaps-ending-familys-70-year-run An iconic Austin golf course could be changing management soon.If the Austin City Council approves a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board,� Wed, 29 May 2019 17:36:39 GMT /sports/2019-05-29/austin-parks-board-recommends-new-golf-vendor-perhaps-ending-familys-70-year-run Jimmy Maas /austin/2017-06-08/plan-ranks-pools-to-pinpoint-where-city-needs-to-dive-in-with-repairs The City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department will present the latest version of its Aquatics Master Plan to the public in two meetings this� Thu, 08 Jun 2017 23:25:19 GMT /austin/2017-06-08/plan-ranks-pools-to-pinpoint-where-city-needs-to-dive-in-with-repairs Kate Groetzinger /austin/2017-03-29/austin-parks-groups-propose-new-uses-for-hotel-tax-funds Austin’s hotels bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue for the city each year. For the past few months, the city has been exploring new uses for that� Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:52:20 GMT /austin/2017-03-29/austin-parks-groups-propose-new-uses-for-hotel-tax-funds Syeda Carrillo /austin/2016-01-04/austin-looks-to-ditch-pastel-playscapes-in-favor-of-a-more-natural-look The equipment on Austin’s playgrounds is slowly, but surely, being replaced, and the new equipment looks a little different.Marty Stump with the city’s� Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:06:55 GMT /austin/2016-01-04/austin-looks-to-ditch-pastel-playscapes-in-favor-of-a-more-natural-look Audrey McGlinchy /austin/2014-11-25/audit-finds-trouble-at-city-cemeteries From the Austin Monitor:A report by the city auditor’s staff found that the Parks and Recreation Department’s Cemetery Operations Group has demonstrated a� Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:17:17 GMT /austin/2014-11-25/audit-finds-trouble-at-city-cemeteries Tyler Whitson /austin/2014-06-16/austin-lifeguard-shortage-leaves-many-city-pools-closed Update: The City of Austin opened three more pools over the weekend. 24 city pools are now open, while 10 remain closed.All pools were originally� Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:57:52 GMT /austin/2014-06-16/austin-lifeguard-shortage-leaves-many-city-pools-closed Audrey McGlinchy /austin/2014-03-20/city-spends-9-6-million-to-buy-southwest-austin-golf-course The Austin City Council approved the acquisition of the Grey Rock Golf Club's courses and tennis facility today, allocating $9.6 million of the Parks and� Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:58:29 GMT /austin/2014-03-20/city-spends-9-6-million-to-buy-southwest-austin-golf-course Kelly Krupa /austin/2013-10-22/coming-soon-to-austin-parks-brush-clearing-goats The Sustainable Food Center's East Austin farmer's market had a perennially irritating problem: Poison ivy was blocking a portion of the market's space.� Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:51:54 GMT /austin/2013-10-22/coming-soon-to-austin-parks-brush-clearing-goats Andrew Weber