Directory of Parks Resources

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This category includes links to sites concerning individual parks or collections of parks in Austin.

Resources in This Category

• Austin Nature and Science Center

  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-science-center
  Acts as a living museum to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of the area's natural environment and its connection to other world ecosystems. Includes a list of programs, schedule of exhibits, and resources for teachers.

• Austin Parks Foundation

  http://www.austinparks.org/
  Non-profit organization committed to expanding, protecting, and revitalizing the area park and open space system by working with neighborhood, business, and public sector partners. List of programs, calendar of events, membership form, and a list of partners.

• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

  http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=21561
  Offers wildlife, habitat, recreational opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.

• Barton Springs and Zilker Park

  http://www.texasescapes.com/SplashAcrossTexas/BartonSpringsTexas/BartonSpringsAustinTexas.htm
  Austin's Crown Jewel. History, ecology, swimming holes, tourist information, and images.

• City of Austin: Parks and Recreation Department

  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation
  Directory of the city's parks and other recreational facilities, including maps, directions, costs, and services.

• Friends of Deep Eddy Pool

  http://www.deepeddy.org/
  Includes the history of Texas's oldest swimming pool, current news and hours, and ways to support its continuing operation.

• McKinney Falls State Park

  http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
  Includes history, schedules, tours and events, maps, camping, and visitor information. Located in south Austin.

• Wild Basin Creative Research Center

  http://think.stedwards.edu/wildbasin/
  Mission statement, trail map, schedule of events, plus volunteer and environmental education program information.

• Zilker Metropolitan Park

  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
  351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events.

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