• The Lloyd Morrison Jr. Golf Tournament at Muny

    Kick off the 2013 Summer Junior Tour with the 4th Annual Lloyd Morrison Junior sponsored by: Save Muny. Flyer WHEN: Thursday, June 6, 2013 FORMAT: 4-person Scramble DIVISIONS: 12 & Under; 18 & Under *Team based on oldest player in 4-some TIME: 12&Under – 7:30AM Tee Times 18&Under – 8:30AM Shotgun Start INCLUDES: Hotdog Lunch […]

  • Movie Night at Tarrytown Park

  • Tree Planting at Reed Park

    Here is information about the tree planting in Reed Park on Jan. 18 from Mateo Scoggins in Watershed Protection.  Mateo spoke to the WANG board several months ago about his efforts in working with PARD to improve the streambanks of creeks in various city parks, including Reed Park… Planting runs for 9:00AM – 12:00PM  

  • Save Muni Run for the Green 5K

    PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2013   Contact and Sponsorship Information:  Steve Wiener / stvwnr@aol.com / 512-626-4025 – cell Event Registration: http://www.savemuny.com/ or https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=2721 Save Muny Presents: “Run for the Green” 5K: Lions Municipal Golf Course – 2901 Enfield Road March 3, 2013    8:00 a.m. – 10 AM.   Imagine Running a 5K Where Ben Hogan […]

  • Dirty Creek at Reed Park — TCEQ Meeting On Nov. 28 To Develop Citizen-Based Plan To Reduce Bacteria Levels

    TAYLOR SLOUGH/REED PARK CREEK BACTERIA:  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will hold a public meeting to develop a citizen-based plan to reduce bacteria levels in four Austin streams.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Room 325. Parking is available […]

  • Fall Fling, Movie in Tarrytown Park

    Enjoy a free movie under the stars in Tarrytown Park! Sep t 22 The super-extra-good times start at 5:30 with a free bounce house, P. Terry’s, & Jim Jims available for purchase, then at around 7:30 we will watch Parent Trap Flyer: 85x11flierB Hello block captains and a few extras!  Below is the invitation for the 5th Annual Fall […]

  • Mount Bonnell Fall Clean-Up, September 29th

    Dear Neighborhood Leaders, The West Point Society of Central Texas has scheduled a clean-up of Covert Park at Mount Bonnell for Saturday morning on the 29th of September between 9 and 11. We are looking for 30 volunteers ages 15 and up to pick up litter in the parking lot and on the trails and […]

  • Restoration of creeks in local parks

    City of Austin Parks Departments and Watershed Protection are teaming up to restore native vegetation to creeks in parks all over Austin which will improve water quality as well as aid reducing flooding.  Locally, there are two parks with planned proects.  For details, see the links below: Reed Park restoration fact sheet Tarrytown Park restoration […]

  • It’s my park day

    On March 3rd, the Austin Parks Foundation is hosting “It’s my Park Day” – a citywide park service day.  For more information, and to sign up for a park near you, please click the following link: http://www.austinparks.org/itsmypark.html

  • Red Bud Isle Ready Set Plant

    Friends of Red Bud Isle, Due to recent rains & great planting conditions, the Austin Parks & Recreation Department has changed the date for the “Ready, Set, Plant” event at Red Bud Isle. The event has been moved up to Saturday, December 17th, from 9 am – Noon. If you are already signed up you don’t […]