Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Discover why Austin's parks are about so much more than trails and playgrounds.
On this episode of City At Your Service, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with Austin Parks and Recreation Director Jesús Aguirre to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. They discuss how parks strengthen neighborhoods, support mental wellness, connect children with nature, expand access across the city, and help make Austin one of the nation's great outdoor cities.
From Waterloo Greenway to summer camps, nature play, and the future of Austin's park system, this conversation offers an inside look at the people and programs that keep Austin thriving.
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For more information:
austintexas.gov/parks
facebook.com/AustinCityParks
instagram.com/austincityparks
https://x.com/austincityparks
youtube.com/user/AustinParksAndRec
Discover why Austin's parks are about so much more than trails and playgrounds.
On this episode of City At Your Service, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with Austin Parks and Recreation Director Jesús Aguirre to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. They discuss how parks strengthen neighborhoods, support mental wellness, connect children with nature, expand access across the city, and help make Austin one of the nation's great outdoor cities.
From Waterloo Greenway to summer camps, nature play, and the future of Austin's park system, this conversation offers an inside look at the people and programs that keep Austin thriving.
Subscribe to ATXN for more conversations about the people, programs, and services shaping the City of Austin.
For more information:
austintexas.gov/parks
facebook.com/AustinCityParks
instagram.com/austincityparks
https://x.com/austincityparks
youtube.com/user/AustinParksAndRec
