Da click aquí para las instrucciones en español Waterloo Greenway Seeks Artists for Sir Swante Palm Park Public Art Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is seeking artists and makers to create public art for Sir Swante Palm Park. The call is open to artists with ties to Texas, with a special welcome for Austin artists and anyone […]
On October 8, more than 700 guests gathered at Waterloo Park for Glow in the Park, Waterloo Greenway’s annual gala celebrating the power of philanthropy to shape Austin’s future. With exceptional cuisine by MML Hospitality, a beautiful fall evening, and a spirited performance by Texas favorite Pat Green, the sold-out celebration raised $2 million to […]
AUSTIN, TX — May 6, 2026 — Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin today announced the grand opening of Waterloo Greenway, Phase II: The Confluence, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Spanning 13 acres along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake, The Confluence represents a $91.5 million public-private investment and years […]
In 2025 Waterloo Park welcomed almost 400,000 visitors, hosted 32 concerts at Moody Amphitheater, offered 100 community programs, and supported beautiful landscapes throughout all the seasons! Construction continued on Phase II of Waterloo Greenway, from 4th Street to Lady Bird Lake, which is set to open to the public on June 6 of this year! […]
The 2026 Creek Show Call for Ideas is now closed. Waterloo Greenway is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Creek Show from November 13-21, 2026, coming back to the banks of Waller Creek after a one-year hiatus. Beginning today, local architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers are invited to submit ideas for light-based, […]
One year ago today, surrounded by friends, neighbors, and community partners, we unveiled the new name for our signature urban park system: Waterloo Greenway. This exciting, bold vision symbolizes our vibrant community, celebrating nature and inclusion, while acknowledging history, and building connections to one another. Waterloo Greenway encompasses our ambitions to create a wondrous park […]
This week, Waterloo Park welcomed the first of several playscape features! Take a look at this beautiful custom slide manufactured in Frasdorf, Germany by Richter Spielgeräte GmbH in coordination with our world-class landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Each twist and turn was CNC cut from granite and carefully delivered to Austin. The special feature […]
On August 1, Waterloo Greenway relocated a 16” Live Oak tree to its new home at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin. The tree was moved from its original home at the University of Texas at MLK and Red River to the west side of Waterloo Park along Trinity. This live oak is the last of […]
For decades, American leadership has failed to invest in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Now, with a prolonged health crisis battering our economy, the consequences of inaction are dire.
Today is an important day for reflecting on our history, in observance of Juneteenth’s 155th anniversary. Since 1865, the date has commemorated the occasion of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, official in 1863 and became enforced in Texas, marking a day of liberation and celebration for enslaved people. We would like to join our black community […]
