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08-01-21

Wall Painting for Austin

Arturo Herrera
12th St. and Red River St. at Waterloo Park

Wall painting for Austin, designed by internationally-renowned Venezuelan artist Arturo Herrera, is located on the Waller Creek Tunnel Inlet Facility at Waterloo Park – highly visible to passersby, both in car and on foot. This mural was created using acrylic paint on exposed concrete substrate finished with eco-friendly coating in June 2021.

The mural was commissioned by Waterloo Greenway Conservancy in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection and Parks & Recreation Departments.

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07-06-21

WG Seeks Landscaping Services for Waterloo Park

As we prepare to reopen Waterloo Park this August, we’re seeking proposals for a qualified landscape maintenance company to provide general landscaping services. Submission Deadline: July 30, 2021 Just a short walk from the State Capitol, The University of Texas at Austin, and the Red River Cultural District, parkgoers can take a break from the […]

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06-29-21

Discover the Winkler Family Wetland Terrace at Waterloo Park

Construction continues in the southeast corner of Waterloo Park where visitors will be able to access the full Waterloo Greenway trail system that runs along Waller Creek and connects to Lady Bird Lake.

Known as the Winkler Family Wetland Terrace, this densely planted area of the park will serve as the trailhead to a restored Waterloo Greenway and will soon be a welcoming gathering space where people can take a pleasant stroll, unwind, and enjoy scenic views of Waller Creek.

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06-23-21

Celebrate the Reopening of Waterloo Park on August 14, 2021

Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater will open to the public on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

In partnership with the City of Austin, Waterloo Greenway will commemorate its grand opening with an inaugural all-day event called CommUNITY Day — a free, family-friendly festival with dozens of activations and live performances representing cultures from around the world, all in the reimagined 11-acre park.

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06-08-21

Larger Than Life Creek-Inspired Mural Coming to Waterloo Park

International and Local Artists Partner to Bring Mural to Austin Community Waterloo Park will soon feature stunning artwork by internationally-renowned Venezuelan artist Arturo Herrera in a larger than life art mural that was inspired by its natural habitat along Waller Creek. The mural has been commissioned by Waterloo Greenway Conservancy in partnership with the City […]

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05-04-21

Glass Animals Performing at Moody Amphitheater September 12

The Glass Animals “Dreamland Tour” is headed to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on September 12!

This is the first of many concerts announced by our partners at Live Nation and C3 Presents! Stay tuned for more information about upcoming shows at Moody Amphitheater, Waterloo Greenway membership exclusive presales, and much more.

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05-03-21

Waterloo Park & Moody Amphitheater Scheduled to Open August 2021

In partnership with the City of Austin, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy today announced that the highly-anticipated Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater will open to the public in August 2021.

The opening marks the completion of the first phase of Waterloo Greenway’s 35-acre connected urban park system, creating a new mobility corridor and a reactivated Waller Creek.

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04-30-21

Happy Arbor Day!

On this very special day dedicated to trees, we’re taking a look back at the 150-ton heritage live oak that was relocated from the State Capitol Complex to Waterloo Park in 2019, thanks to a partnership between the State of Texas, the City of Austin, and Waterloo Greenway.

This feat was a giant leap in the development of a reimagined Waterloo Park, set to open this summer.

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