SUMMER FUN by: Cathy Kyle Summer arrived in full force last week, bringing unbearably hot and humid afternoons. The rains of early June seem a distant memory, although our lakes and streams are still wonderfully full. It’s the only time of year that you’re able to swim in Barton Creek! Despite the heat, there’s lots […]
TROWEL & ERROR! On April 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mayfield Park will host Trowel & Error, the Spring event that annually attracts gardeners from all over Central Texas to hear experts give time-tested tips for beautiful gardens. Although lectures begin at 10:00, the event “opens” at 9:30 for those early birds who […]
LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, A NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION AND THE UT BOARD OF REGENTS THE CHALLENGE A new shirt available in the Pro Shop at Lions Municipal Golf Course proclaims, “Come And Take It” — a phrase used in both the American Revolution and the Texas Revolution indicating a refusal to concede without resistance. The […]
Explore the Landscape Legacy of Austin on November 21-22 with a tour of Austin’s historic landscapes, including not only the historic Mayfield Park and Lion’s Municipal Golf Course in our neighborhood, but 25 other significant parks, open spaces, and historic landscapes. Join The Cultural Landscape Foundation, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, and local partners […]
Evolution of West Austin Subdivisions By: Wanda Garcia During the late 1889s residential growth in Austin boomed. When Austin was selected the capital of Texas, land values automatically increased and wealthy citizens began to think in terms of real estate investments and development. The marketing of Austin as an ideal residential city by the city […]
Noel Bridges, a new Save Muny volunteer, has put together statements from the Mayoral Candidates and the District 10 Candidates about Lions Municipal Golf Course. (She contacted all the campaigns and asked them to send statements re Saving Muny – and she got a very good response!!!) Please check it out — http://www.savemuny.com/vote-to-save-muny-2014.html
The Tarrytown Fourth of July parade was another great success, complete with Color Guard from Camp Mabry, our own Big Red No. 10 Fire Truck, a procession of cars and bikes and floats and other platforms for distributing candy and smiles to the parade watchers, and a lovely party at Reed Park with ‘freshments from […]
The Camp Mabry track will be closed for renovations starting June 23, 2014. The track is schedule to re-open in August, weather permitting. Please click on the following documented for more information: 2014.06.09 Camp Mabry Track Revamp Press Release
Parks News Walsh Boat Landing Public Meeting 04/28/2014 The Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to a Walsh Boat Landing Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd. The Department will be providing information about parking lot improvements to the Walsh Boat Landing […]
The Trowel and Error Mayfield Gardening Symposium will take place Saturday April 5th, 2014 from 9:30AM – 1:00PM at Mayfield Park 3505 West 35th Street (Next to Laguna Gloria). The annual fundraising event for Mayfield Park, this year’s event is for gardeners from all over Central Texas coming to hear experts give time-tested tips for beautiful […]
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