“Talk about a glow-up! After years of renovation, Waterloo Park finally debuted last summer to become one of the city’s essential gathering hubs. The picturesque new grounds feature the addition of 500 trees and 90,000 plants from 170 different species, plus a darling play space for kids that includes a climbable Log Jam structure and a […]
Free Family-Friendly Events at Waterloo Park Include Healthy Living, Arts & Culture and Educational Activities Waterloo Greenway announces its weekly series of family-friendly community programs at the newly reopened 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 […]
We’re thrilled to announce the world premiere of MXTX: A Cross-Border Exchange coming to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022, presented by PNC Bank. MXTX is a live performance, album and open-source audio sample library crossing physical and social boundaries to promote a message of justice and innovation. Created through collaborative exchange, this curated project involves […]
AUSTIN, TX – February 22, 2022 – Waterloo Greenway announces the return of its signature Pop-Up Picnic fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 6:00-10:00 p.m., supporting its year-round free public programming. In this special decade anniversary, Austin’s favorite community picnic will be celebrated for the first time ever at the newly reopened 11-acre Waterloo Park. […]
Moody Amphitheater’s Great Lawn will be temporarily closed for maintenance from January 24 – February 22 as we gear up for our upcoming season of concerts and events. Explore other areas of our 11-acre greenspace including the imaginative playscapes in the Kitty King Powell Lawn, meandering paths along Luci & Ian’s Family Hill Country Garden, […]
As we wrap up the first week of the new year, we’re taking a look back at the incredible Opening Season we had at Waterloo Park in 2021! Since Waterloo Park reopened to the public on August 14, 2021, we’ve welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests to explore the 11-acre greenspace and engage in a […]
From November 12-21, 2021, Waterloo Park welcomed thousands of Austinites to explore our 7th Annual Creek Show! Throughout the free, 10-night event, visitors of all ages enjoyed five immersive displays of light-based art, live music by 25 local performers, and a variety of family-friendly activities at the newly renovated Waterloo Park. “The first Creek Show […]
On Sunday, October 31, 2021 Austinites joined Waterloo Greenway and Frida Friday ATX for an unforgettable Día De Los Muertos celebration at Waterloo Park, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and PNC Bank! The free community celebration kicked off with a vibrant, traditional dance by Danza Azteca Guadalupana de Austin that welcomed park guests and invited […]
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy hosted its inaugural Glow in the Park Benefit Concert + Dinner presented by PNC Bank at the newly reopened Waterloo Park, raising a whopping $1.7M! These funds will help keep Waterloo Park green and flourishing, bring free community events to the park, and support the organization’s environmental […]
Today it is Waterloo Greenway, but for generations, Waterloo Park and the surrounding area was home to one of Austin’s oldest and most diverse residential neighborhoods. As we build Waterloo Greenway, we are committed to honoring the stories and experiences of past generations. Since 2018, in collaboration with various community partners, we have been engaged […]
