A lush oasis for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, Waterloo Park provides 11 acres of green space in the heart of downtown Austin. The revitalized park opened in August 2021 and has quickly become a top destination for outdoor activities, fitness classes, events, and much more.
Pop-Up Picnic 2023 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined our 11th Annual Pop-Up Picnic Presented by Siete Foods! On Saturday, April 1, 2023, over 3,000 Austinites gathered at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park to enjoy incredible food and live music by DJ Hexum and The Motts, all while supporting our vision for a boundless 35-acre public park system in the […]
Free Community Programs Return to Waterloo Park this Spring
Free Family-Friendly Events Include Healthy Living, Arts & Culture, and Educational Activities Today Waterloo Greenway announces the return of its weekly series of no-cost family-friendly community programs at Waterloo Park this spring, in collaboration with other Austin-based organizations, artists and performers. Located in the heart of downtown Austin along a restored Waller Creek, Waterloo Park […]
Volunteers Needed for Spring Park Prep at Waterloo Greenway
Springtime is approaching and we need your help to keep Waterloo Park beautiful and thriving! In these hands-on volunteer workshops, you’ll learn how to cut back herbaceous perennials, groundcovers, trees, shrubs, and grasses throughout the park, all while meeting other plant-loving experts and community members. Volunteers will also assist with collecting/spreading seeds throughout the Hill […]
Tree Maintenance Underway at Waterloo Park
Last week, local arborists at The Davey Tree Expert Company visited Waterloo Park for annual tree trimming and pruning as we gear up for springtime. This team of experts paid special attention to trees that were relocated to Waterloo Park from The University of Texas at Austin, The Texas Capitol Complex, Symphony Square, and adjacent private […]
Austin Blues Festival is Coming to Waterloo Park on April 29
Austin, TX — December 12, 2022 – Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway are proud to present the inaugural Austin Blues Festival, which will take place on April 29, 2023 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. The origins of the festival date back to 1999, when Clifford Antone hosted the first-ever Antone’s Blues Festival at Waterloo Park […]
Moody Amphitheater Lawn Closed for Maintenance Nov. 28 – Dec. 16
The Moody Amphitheater lawn is currently closed for landscaping maintenance through December 16 as we gear up for next year’s season of community events and concerts. Sidewalks at the amphitheater will remain open and accessible to the public. In the meantime, have fun exploring all other areas of the 11-acre greenspace!
Thank you for another spectacular Creek Show!
From November 11-20, 2022, thousands of visitors of all ages enjoyed eight immersive displays of light-based art along Waller Creek, live music by 46 local performers, and a variety of family-friendly activities at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
From all of us at Waterloo Greenway, THANK YOU for your overwhelming support at this year’s Creek Show!
Waterloo Park Honors Día de los Muertos With First Two-Day Celebration
This year Waterloo Park hosted its second annual Día de los Muertos festival, a two-day celebration held on November 1, All Saints Day, and November 2, All Souls Day. Nearly 6,000 guests attended and enjoyed dozens of community vendors, partner organizations, and three nightly performances at Moody Amphitheater! During both days, attendees experienced free live […]
Waterloo Greenway Hosts Annual ‘Glow in the Park’ Fundraiser
On October 13, 2022, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy hosted over 700 guests for their annual fundraiser, Glow in the Park, raising an incredible $1.9M and counting! These vital funds help keep Waterloo Park, and future phases of the growing 35-acre park system, flourishing and activated with free cultural events and environmental education programs that benefit nearly […]