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.
We hope your summer has been fun, restful, and everything you needed it to be. As we jump back into the school year, let’s keep having fun. From Puppet Shows and Toddler Yoga to Bird Walks and Soundbaths, Pease Park has a bit of free fun for all!
Visit our Upcoming Events page to see what’s coming up and register now!
Every year, thousands of kids (and let’s be honest, a fair number of grown-ups) come to Pease Park to splash, play, and cool off in the Texas heat. It’s one of those simple joys that brings our community together.
But behind all the fun, we work hard to make sure the water stays clean and safe. One of the ways we do that is with UV lights-- yep, the kind that zap harmful bacteria so chlorine doesn’t have to work overtime. That means better water quality, fewer chemicals, and a safer splash for everyone.
Four older trees must come down in Kingsbury Commons near the western trail. The City of Austin Urban Forestry department will be onsite starting Friday, August 8, through Wednesday, August 13, to remove these trees that have experienced loss of major limbs and could potentially pose a danger to park visitors because of their age and fragility. We have loved these trees in this shaded grove across from the Treehouse and along the trail, and we are sad to see them go.
There are so many people and organizations working to help with the flood recovery efforts. Here are just a few organizations accepting donations of items and dollars to help those efforts. Austin Monthly Magazine has also published a list of businesses donating portions of their proceeds to this effort. Any help is a big help, thank you!
Guest blogger, Joseph Gonzalez, wrote this feature post about Dalton Smith, Pease Park Conservancy’s Park Operations Coordinator.
Dalton is our longest-serving ops employee, having joined PPC staff in 2021. You can find his friendly face in Kingsbury, tending to the splash pad, riding in the Cushman, and leading volunteer groups!
Joseph is a fourth-year journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin and loves writing about music and nature along with the occasional poem. His work has appeared in Drift Magazine, Afterglow, and the Daily Texan.
At Pease Park Conservancy, our mission is to restore, enhance, and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. Our vision is for Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for all, where land stewardship, environmental innovation, and inclusive programming embrace the community's history and inspire its future. By providing your feedback, you help us to make this vision come to life! Our goal is for the Austin community to voice their input to help guide our efforts to preserve and enhance your vision for Pease Park.
Please complete this short survey for a chance to win a $200 gift card!
In late September, we will randomly select one person who completed the survey in its entirety for this prize.
🌳 Parks and public green spaces are incredibly valuable to the fabric of our city, and prioritizing the environment is great for Austin’s future!
📲 From now until June 23rd, the City of Austin (@austintexasgov) is seeking anonymous feedback to help the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEAFT) recommend projects for the potential 2026 Bond package. Help influence how bond dollars are invested, join the conversation, and help shape the future of our city – and its public green spaces!
Visit https://publicinput.com/s14056 to share your input, learn more about the bond process, and ways to get involved!
May is full of obligations for a lot of us and the world can feel pretty heavy. Going for a walk, breathing fresh air, and spending unstructured time with friends or loved ones can help you care for your mental health. Pease Park is always here as a place to escape for a couple hours to forget about your to-do list. And, with mental health awareness month coming up, the Conservancy has organized several events that might help you find your way if you are seeking opportunities to slow down and refill your tank. We hope you’ll join us.
Please be aware of these changes being made to weekend street parking options near Pease Park on Parkway. For more information, please email parking@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2300.
Malin’s Fountain by Thomas Dambo was built in Pease Park in March of 2024 so we recently gathered community members together to celebrate Malin’s first birthday! Long-View Micro School contributed to the birthday celebration by making Malin a tiara, flowers, a birthday cake, a sash, and an ankle bracelet. They did such a great job creating 18-foot troll sized accessories for her on her big day!
Pease Park Conservancy staff members handed out cupcakes and musicians filled the air with birthday tunes!
Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors who have made it possible for us to share the joy of Malin’s Fountain with the Austin community!
March 30th was declared to be Chuck Smith day, while we honored Chuck at his retirement celebration-- the Chuckstravaganza! It was a special gathering of friends and family at the Tudor Cottage and Terrace. Chuck Smith has had a profound impact during his career, not just on Pease Park, but on the entire Austin community and we wish him the best in his retirement!
We Are Hiring - Native Horticulture Coordinator
Learn more and apply by sending a resume and cover letter to bret@peasepark.org. Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to provide references.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Get your plans set in stone now for celebrating and showing your love for one another.
Learn a new skill together at the Valentine’s Day Waltz on the Terrace - LEARN MORE
Pre-order Roses through PPC for pick up during the week of February 10 - LEARN MORE
Have your love’s name etched into the Ribbon Wall at Pease Park - LEARN MORE
We hope to see you at the park during this season of love!!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pease Park Conservancy is hosting its 4th annual MLK Day Donation Drive to help alleviate food insecurity and fulfill basic needs. The MLK Day Drive also offers an important opportunity for local school groups and community members to organize and donate their time through volunteerism toward a shared cause.
The Treehouse at Pease Park is one of Austin’s most beloved spaces. Help us fund the replacement of the top net in the Treehouse with a donation today.
This season, we want to thank you for loving and caring for our city’s natural spaces and community gathering places. As you celebrate the holidays, we invite you to pause and spend some time in nature.
It has been known that spending time outdoors has profound mental and physical health benefits. After all, we are a part of nature, not outside of it. Whether you lay under the tall sycamores, pull weeds during Pease Corps volunteer events, catalog fall blooms with iNaturalist, or sip your morning coffee in the Treehouse - a little bit of time outside goes a long way in improving your wellbeing.
Join us at a volunteer event, register for one of the last programming opportunities of the season, visit our Pease Rx webpage to learn about outdoor wellness offerings at Pease Park, or read on for other ways to get involved.
Cheerfully,
Pease Park Conservancy
