Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and Pease Park Conservancy is honored to have cultivated a team with such rich and diverse backgrounds!
Representation matters and thanks to these incredible individuals, we have been able to broaden our community offerings and how we serve Spanish speakers through bilingual communications, programming, and our Ecologist School Field Trips. Join us in celebrating the value and leadership they bring to the organization and its mission by getting to know them!
As Latino Conservation Week comes to an end, we want to reflect on the many different ways in which Latinos are playing a role in conservation. From organizing events for groups to spend time in nature like Latino Outdoors’ initiative does, to working in land management, parks departments, and leading research across various topics concerning conservation - the work doesn’t end here! We hope you’ll stay connected with this initiative led by the Hispanic Access Foundation!
Thank you for your feedback and concerns regarding the splash pad at Pease Park.
At this time, public safety remains our top priority. We cannot reopen the water feature until we are absolutely certain it is safe to do so. The sophisticated controller equipment that continuously monitors water quality, dispenses the chemicals, and automatically shuts off the splash pad when water quality is out of balance must be operating properly to ensure that it is safe for play. Unhealthy water quality can cause illness and death.We want to assure you that we are working diligently to diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs. We are working with GPSI, the firm that designed and built the splash pad, as well as IPS, the manufacturer of the controller equipment.
For the past 10 years, the week of July 15 through July 23rd has been recognized as Latino Conservation Week - An initiative led by the Hispanic Access Foundation to further amplify the presence of Latinos in the outdoors. During this time organizations and community groups across the country have gathered and participated in various events to promote conservation efforts in their local environments.
In honor of Latino Conservation Week, we spoke to Josie (San Antonio Regional Coordinator) and Bianca (Program Coordinator) of Latino Outdoors about the history of Latino Outdoors, the work that they do and why it’s important to build an inclusive outdoors:
One of February’s long celebrated moments of remembrance. Since 1976 we have made it an American practice to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” — Pease Park Conservancy is working to center narratives, prioritize experiences, and most importantly to restructuralize how public land is cultivated and shared.
Individual tickets are now on sale for Luminarium: Phases, Friday, November 6, at Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park. There are several ways to support Pease Park Conservancy through Luminarium 2026
Purchase a Ticket to Attend on November 6
Buy a Raffle Ticket
(You do not need to be present at the event to win)
Shop with Our Style Sponsor, Pecos Jane Vintage, before November 6
(mention Luminarium with purchase)
Are you a local coffee shop, bakery, brewery, or small food business looking to connect with the Austin community? We’d love to hear from you!
This blogpost was written by Pease Park Conservancy Horticulture Coordinator, George Rojano. George studied Earth Systems at Stanford and worked as a full-time farmer with Urban Roots before joining Pease Park Conservancy. He puts much of his love and expertise into the plants at Pease Park, and is leading an interesting species study at the park. Read on to learn more!
If the heat has kept you indoors, we welcome you back outside with our fall events.
Pease Park Conservancy is teaming up with Interplanetary Austin for Let’s Fund Good 2026! – This 12-part live music series is all about community and raising money for local causes. 100% — yes, 100% — of all ticket sales and donations benefit Austin nonprofits.
When you buy a ticket, you’ll be asked which organization you want to support. Select Pease Park Conservancy to support our work in Austin’s first public park!
Complete the Pease Park survey for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card! Share your perspectives and experiences with us. Do you have ideas for the future of Pease Park? This is your chance to let us know your thoughts.
We are devastated by the fire that destroyed Malin’s Fountain by Thomas Dambo in Pease Park early Thursday morning. We have heard from so many of you that the troll was far more than a sculpture. Shared photos of your children, neighbors, friends, and pets finding joy with Malin show that she was beloved. Created by internationally recognized artist Thomas Dambo and built with the help of hundreds of volunteers using reclaimed materials, Malin represented creativity, imagination, sustainability, and the spirit of our community that loves Pease Park.
Pease Park belongs to all of us, and keeping it safe, accessible, and full of life takes a community. In 2025, Pease Park Conservancy focused on and invested in what matters most:
🤗 Park Safety
🧺 The Daily Park Experience
🌳 Nature
📖 Learning
♥️ Joy
We’re excited to share our FY2025 Impact Report, which highlights all we accomplished thanks to our generous supporters, dedicated volunteers, loyal park visitors, and our strong partnership with the City of Austin. Explore it here!
Pease Park is a finalist for the Best Playground in the Kid’s and Family Category of the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2026 Reader’s poll!
We’re so honored and grateful to be nominated again and encourage you to cast your vote for the Pease Park playground alongside your favorite Austin nominees.
Visit vote.austinchronicle.com to cast your votes between May 7th and May 18th!
Lives Remembered: Black History in Pease Park was developed in collaboration with Javier Wallace of Black Austin Tours and Funmi Ogunro of Art is Cool. These powerful tours, offered twice monthly, give voice to a few individuals who were enslaved by the Pease family-- sharing their names, their stories, and placing their stories in the larger context of history. This program ensures that Pease Park continues to serve as a space for community connection, education, and celebration of Austin’s Black heritage.
Join Us
Can’t make an in-person tour?
WATCH THE DIGITAL TOUR
Help keep Pease Park green and thriving this spring by volunteering at one of our recurring Pease Corps events! Volunteer alongside our Park Operations Team and help collect litter, mulch plants, water trees, spread seeds, remove aggressive species, and perform other tasks that keep the park ecosystem healthy.
It’s Almost Squirrel Fest Time!
Squirrel Fest is Austin’s favorite family-friendly celebration of spring presented by H-E-B Tournament of Champions and created by Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas!
Help keep Pease Park green and thriving this spring by volunteering at one of our recurring Pease Corps events!
Volunteer alongside our Park Operations Team and help collect litter, mulch plants, water trees, spread seeds, remove aggressive species, and perform other tasks that keep the park ecosystem healthy.
Read on or visit our Upcoming Volunteer Events page to learn more and register today!
Mark your calendar for our second annual RISE Fest!
An afternoon celebrating Austin’s Black freedom communities, created by Pease Park Conservancy, The Rise Project, and Outreach Productions.
Read on or visit our Upcoming Events page to learn more and register today!
Daydreaming of warm days and spring blooms?—we are too!
Get a head start on your spring plans and mark your calendar with Pease Park Conservancy programs. This season will feature chances to learn, grow, create, and connect among the wildflowers.
Read on or visit our Upcoming Events page to learn more and register today!
Nature offers its gifts freely-- shade, peace, quiet.
Walk through Pease Park, and as you explore you’ll find gentle reminders and science-backed insights into how nature supports your wellbeing on signs throughout the park right now. You can also join events like Yoga for Pease or the War in Pease Basketball Tournament!
Enjoy your wellness-- your way at Pease Park.
Winter isn’t dreadful, but instead the season to slow down and be intentional.
We see plants lose their leaves and many animals enter various states of dormancy to get through the colder season. In our case, the cold and shortened daylight can alter our mood and leave us feeling drained. We’re here to remind you that there are things that you can do at Pease Park to get through Winter.
Life Kit’s How to actually look forward to winter episode shares that an evening walk in the cold, or an outdoor picnic with warm food and drink, can help us “take back the winter”. Many studies show that spending time outdoors, touching soil, or even being around trees can improve our mental and physical well-being. What better way to brighten the winter blues than by volunteering with Pease Park Conservancy!
Layer up and join us for a volunteer and/or program event at Austin’s first and oldest park! Read on for news from the 84-acres, as well as other ways to get involved with Pease Park.
With warmth,
Pease Park Conservancy
During this season of gratitude and giving, you can support Pease Park Conservancy by:
Bidding in our Silent Auction
Celebrating with Kingbury Club at Martinis & Mistletoe
Reserving the Tudor Cottage for a Holiday Gathering
Purchasing official Pease Park Conservancy Merchandise
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