In honor of MLK Day on January 18th, join these virtual events hosted by The George Washington Carver Museum, Civil Righteousness Austin, The LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Austin Area Heritage Council.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our end-of-year fundraising goal and raised $56,545! You’ve helped ensure that Waterloo Park will open in 2021, in a time when our community needs equitable access to public green spaces most.
This summer, you’ll be able to get lost exploring thousands of native plants and blooming wildflowers in Waterloo Park’s Hill Country Garden. Just a short walk from the State Capitol, The University of Texas at Austin, and the Red River Cultural District, parkgoers can take a break from the city life and take in the […]
The Kitty King Powell Lawn at Waterloo Park will soon be a space for engaging play and endless exploration. In this area of the park, children (and young-at-heart adults alike) can let their imaginations run wild while exploring the playground’s Log Jam climbing structure, hillside stone slide, and Mega Grass maze. Surrounded by pleasant shade trees, […]
Discover the latest progress at Waterloo Park As 2020 comes to a close, Waterloo Park is coming to life. Next summer, the construction fence surrounding Waterloo Park will come down and you’ll be able to explore 11 acres of wondrous parkland featuring over a mile of hike-and-bike trails, nature-inspired playscapes, lush Hill Country Gardens, and […]
Thank you to all who drove by Waterloo Park to view the illuminated Moody Amphitheater from November 16-22, 2020. Last week, Waterloo Park’s world-class Moody Amphitheater came to life by illumination in honor of our beloved annual event Creek Show. Since 2014, our organization has commissioned dozens of local artists to create site-specific, light-based art […]
Moody Amphitheater Will Come to Life By Illumination In Honor of Waterloo Greenway’s Annual Creek Show For the last several months, unbeknownst to many, the largest park in downtown Austin has been steadily taking shape between Red River and Trinity Streets and 12th and 15th Streets. Behind the construction fence, grass has been laid, plants are […]
Over the past month, we have seen Austin pay tribute to the many cultures and generations of Hispanic/Latinos who have shaped and enriched our country. As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’d like to share several short stories that honor our local Latinx community. At Waterloo Greenway, we recognize that our parks and […]
Check out the latest news coverage featuring Waterloo Park below! The Latest Culture Map: City of Austin asks for opinions on historic downtown park renovations Austin Monitor: Updated Palm Park design coming this month Community Impact: Waterloo Greenway to unveil Palm Park design, take feedback KXAN: Austin hosts Vampire Weekend’s sold-out solar eclipse show at […]
A whopping 91,904 plants and 524 trees will fill the revitalized, 11-acre Waterloo Park in downtown Austin by spring 2021. More than 95% of the plantings are native to the area and were selected in a collaborative effort between local landscape architecture firm dwg., world-renowned architects at Michael Van Valkenburgh and Associates, Inc., and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
