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Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Coverage of Austin Parks and Recreation Department in the Nexus archive.
- Austin playgrounds program to end early ahead of extreme heat
Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced that its Summer Playgrounds Program sites will close early due to an extreme heat warning. The decision aims to mitigate risks associated with the extreme weather.
- Walnut Creek Pool attendance jumps after swim fees dropped, city says
Attendance at Walnut Creek Pool nearly doubled after the city eliminated admission fees as part of a pilot program. The initiative aims to study whether free access increases public pool usage.