Episodes

The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is a community-driven planning process to establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is the first comprehensive planning … Continue reading S2E18 Zilker Vision Plan: An Inside Look at the Future of Austin’s Most Popular Park (Part 1 of 3)

With Giving Tuesday happening on November 30th, we thought it would be a great time to talk with the President of YNPN Austin, Alyssa Clark! Grant spoke with Alyssa about … Continue reading S2E17 Giving Tuesday 2021: A Conversation with Alyssa Clark from YNPN Austin

Did you know the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is also responsible for some of our historic cemeteries, museums and cultural centers? In today’s episode, Kathleen will talk with Laura Esparza, … Continue reading S2E16 Día de los Muertos: A Conversation with Laura Esparza from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department

In today’s episode, you’ll hear interviews with two of our Golden Shovel award winners: Chuck Foster (Park Adopter at Springwoods Park) and Andrea Harrington (Friends of Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt). … Continue reading S2E15 Stay Golden: Conversations with Two of APF’s Golden Shovel Award Winners

In today’s episode, Austin Parks Foundation’s CEO Colin Wallis talks with Emmett Beliveau, the Chief Operating Officer of C3 Presents. In case you didn’t know, C3 creates, markets and produces … Continue reading S2E14 Premiere Parknership: A Conversation with C3 Presents COO Emmett Beliveau

Today we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chairs of three City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions, with a focus on how parks, trails, green spaces, … Continue reading S2E13 High Quality Living: A Conversation with 3 of Austin’s Quality of Life Commission Chairs

In this episode, we are so pleased to bring you a conversation with John Aquino, Community Engagement Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign’s Austin Chapter (HRC ATX). The Human Rights … Continue reading S2E12 Safe Outdoor Spaces: A Conversation with John Aquino from Human Rights Campaign ATX

Howdy, y’all! In today’s episode, we’ve got a super fun interview with Texas two-step instructor Beth Coffey! You can find Beth at The White Horse, the infamous East Austin honky … Continue reading S2E11 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Texas Two-Step Instructor Beth Coffey

In today’s episode, Grant interviews Tai Chi Master Vince Cobalis who was kind enough to be a part of our Fitness in the Park series! His class premieres Saturday, July … Continue reading S2E10 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Tai Chi Master Vince Cobalis

In this episode, we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chief Executive Officer of Equality Texas, Ricardo Martinez. Equality Texas is a non-profit advocacy organization, whose mission … Continue reading S2E9 Inclusive Spaces: A Conversation with Ricardo Martinez of Equality Texas

In today’s episode, we’re taking you back to our Park Summit Series session from May! In 2020, community engagement in support of public projects was completely transformed by COVID-19. Organizations … Continue reading S2E8 Digital Dialogues: Public Participation in the COVID-19 Era

In today’s episode, we interviewed local boxing instructor Ashley Bazan from Austin Women’s Boxing Club about her fitness journey! Ashley has won multiple local boxing championships and is passionate about … Continue reading S2E7 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Local Boxing Instructor Ashley Bazan