On Friday, May 24, Waterloo Greenway welcomed a new 142-foot truss bridge over Waller Creek as part of phase two of the park project, The Confluence. The lightweight lattice bridge is the first of three to be installed south of Cesar Chavez St. that will provide new east-west access over lower Waller Creek. The bridge […]
Event Recap: Our Texas, Our Future Festival Presented by H-E-B
On April 21, 2024, Waterloo Park welcomed hundreds of visitors to Our Texas, Our Future Wildlife & Environmental Festival Presented by H-E-B. The free community event celebrated our state parks, resilient wildlife, and the Texans helping conserve and protect them for future generations. Visitors explored interactive exhibits, wildlife demonstrations, sustainability workshops, guided garden tours, and […]
Waterloo Greenway Hosts Palm Park Conversations, Inviting Community Feedback on Future Design Plans
On April 25 & 27, 2024, Waterloo Greenway presented an updated vision for the historic Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and provided an opportunity for community members to share feedback. The future design is based on more than six months of community input and celebrates Palm Park’s history and future as a place for families […]
Waterloo Greenway to Share Preliminary Palm Park Design & Host Community Conversations
Waterloo Greenway will present an updated vision for Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park on April 25 and 27 with an opportunity for community members to share feedback. The future design is based on more than six months of community input, and celebrates Palm Park’s history and future as a place for families and children in […]
Waterloo Greenway’s Free Community Programs Return this April
Free Family-Friendly Events Include Healthy Living, Arts & Culture, and Educational Activities We’re thrilled to announce the return of our weekly series of no-cost, family-friendly community programs at Waterloo Park this spring, in collaboration with other Austin-based organizations, artists, and performers. Discover all of our upcoming events below! ART IN THE PARK ‘Past Deposits from […]
Waterloo Greenway and H-E-B Partner to Bring Our Texas, Our Future Festival to Waterloo Park on April 21
Celebrating and preserving Texas’ natural beauty through docuseries, guided tours, and more Austin, TX — March 21, 2024 – Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and H-E-B, today announced the Our Texas, Our Future Wildlife & Environmental Festival at Waterloo Park. The free festival is a celebration of Texas’ beautiful parks, resilient wildlife, and the Texans helping conserve […]
Discover East End Eclectic’s Vibrant Murals at Waterloo Park
Since 2021, Waterloo Greenway & East End Eclectic have commissioned a rotating series of murals created by local artists known for their bold, community-centered art. These murals are more than just colorful additions to Waterloo Park; they celebrate Austin’s diverse cultural heritage and showcase the crucial role Austin’s green spaces play in fostering human connections. […]
Renowned Artist Guadalupe Maravilla Unveils Multiple Works of Art Around Austin
This April, Austin will sprout not one, but two sculptural art works by renowned artist Guadalupe Maravilla. The Contemporary Austin, Waterloo Greenway, and Fusebox have joined forces to bring these works to the Austin community.
Waterloo Greenway 2023 Community Report
In 2023, we welcomed more than 270,000 park visitors, hosted 30 concerts at Moody Amphitheater, offered more than 140 free community programs, and worked hand-in-hand with more volunteers than ever before. To top it off, we broke ground on Phase II: The Confluence and launched the design development for Phase III: Palm Park! 2023 was a […]
Apply to be a vendor at Our Texas, Our Future Festival presented by H-E-B on April 21!
Calling Austin-area environmental organizations & vendors! We want you to be a part of our free environmental and wildlife festival at Waterloo Park on Sunday, April 21, from 12-5pm! The event will feature 30+ interactive environmental exhibitors, wildlife demonstrations, guided garden tours, and sustainability and stewardship workshops throughout Waterloo Park. The festival will also feature a special […]