Welcome to the Austin ParksCast
If you’re passionate about Austin’s outdoor spaces, you’re in the right place. We’ll tackle important topics and talk all things parks, trails and green spaces! Season 1 was released in February 2021 and Season 2 is underway now. Find us on your favorite podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more!
About Your Hosts
Kathleen Barron
Senior Programs Manager
Kathleen is the Sr. Programs Manager at APF and manages the Adopt- A-Park Program, the ACL Grants Program, the Sponsored Fund Account Program, Community Garden Support, and the Austin Parks Summit Series. Originally from Dallas, with a long stint in Washington, DC, Kathleen has spent 15 years as a programs and project manager in the non-profit and IT sectors. Kathleen enjoys working with park stewards, neighborhood stakeholders, and other community partners to make a positive impact in Austin’s parks.
Grant Ausbury
Digital Marketing Manager
Grant is the Sr. Digital Marketing Coordinator at APF and manages the organization’s websites, social media, video and audio editing, and more. He grew up in Northeast Ohio, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2016. He has over 5 years of digital marketing and web design experience and joined APF’s marketing team in 2019. He loves nature and the outdoors, crate digging for vinyl records, visiting food trucks and coffee shops, and traveling to new places.
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Taking place at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, ACL Fest has generated over 41.6 million dollars for Austin’s parks since 2005! Learn more at aclfestival.com.
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