A recent Austin American-Statesman article authored by Michael Barnes features the ongoing renovations at Symphony Square, which includes future office space for the Waller Creek Conservancy, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for public events, meetings and other gatherings. Read the full article in the Austin American Statesman. Waller Creek Conservancy puts down roots […]
Join Waller Creek Conservancy and KMFA Classical 89.5 for an outdoor exploration of Austin’s thriving and innovative classical music scene. We’ll gather at the Waller Delta in a unique natural setting, alongside Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake. Taking inspiration from Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles,” line upon line and American Dreamer will perform for music-lovers […]
This summer and fall, we’re taking our public meetings to you! We want to know what you like to do in Austin, what you wish there was more of, and how our new parks can fulfill our mission for Waller Creek: to be for the benefit of all. Waller Creek Conservancy staff is undergoing a […]
Today’s vote by the Austin City Council marks a significant milestone for the Waller Creek Conservancy (WCC) and the development of Waller Creek Park. The Council approved an amendment to the Waller Creek Tax Increment Financing (TIF; also referred to as the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone or TIRZ), dedicating approximately $110 million in new public […]
Many of you have asked how you can help advance our mission to build a chain of parks on Waller Creek, and we could not be more grateful for your ongoing support. Now the time has come when we are counting on you! On Thursday, May 24, the Austin City Council will be considering an […]
In a recent op-ed co-authored by Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo, Council Member Houston and Council Member Renteria, the Waller Creek project was lauded as “once in a generation opportunity” for Austin to create parks and green space that will serve the entire community. Read the full article in the Austin American Statesman, continued […]
Join us for a free, family-friendly Field Day, with outdoor games for the kids, performances, and fun. Learn about how parks can be a part of a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone in the community. We’ll show you ways to boost your physical health and overall wellbeing. Sponsored by the St. David’s Foundation. RSVP today […]
Starting this year, Waller Creek Conservancy is hosting quarterly community conversations on topics relevant to our future parks. In February, we kicked off this engagement series by asking our community about your preferences for food in Waller Creek Parks. After hosting two public meetings on Feb. 22 and 24, and an online survey during the […]
5TH ANNUAL CREEK SHOW November 9-17, 6pm – 10pm nightly NEW LOCATION: Waller Creek between 9th St and 11th St Waller Creek Conservancy is thrilled to announce that Creek Show will be back for its 5th year in 2018! The event remains free and open to the public. We received over 50 submissions and, although […]
Huge thank you to the 1,500 Austinites who joined us at the Waller Creek Picnic! During this special pop-up event, we celebrated the future of Waller Creek with our community, sharing good food, while enjoying the sunset! This year, we welcomed the largest crowd ever at Palm Park and sold a record-breaking number of baskets. […]