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Waterloo Greenway Seeks Artists for Sir Swante Palm Park Public Art

Da click aquí para las instrucciones en español Waterloo Greenway Seeks Artists for Sir Swante Palm Park Public Art Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is seeking artists and makers to create public art for Sir Swante Palm Park. The call is open to artists with ties to Texas, with a special welcome for Austin artists and anyone […]

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Glow in the Park Raises $2 Million for Waterloo Greenway

On October 8, more than 700 guests gathered at Waterloo Park for Glow in the Park, Waterloo Greenway’s annual gala celebrating the power of philanthropy to shape Austin’s future. With exceptional cuisine by MML Hospitality, a beautiful fall evening, and a spirited performance by Texas favorite Pat Green, the sold-out celebration raised $2 million to […]

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Growing an Urban Forest in the Middle of Downtown Austin

The Confluence, Waterloo Greenway’s newly opened Phase II, adds 13 acres of restored green space along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake.  Waterloo Greenway provides essential habitat for urban wildlife. Walk the trail today, and the first thing you notice is a lush new landscape of nearly 1,600 trees and 200,000 mature […]

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Fall Festivities For All Return to Waterloo Greenway!

Waterloo Greenway Announces 2026 Fall Programming Featuring Waterloo Wellness, Día de los Muertos, Morning Glories: Diwali, Creek Show, and More Austin, Texas — August 26, 2026 — Waterloo Greenway Conservancy today announced its lineup of Fall Programming for 2026, bringing a season of free wellness classes, cultural celebrations, public art, and community gatherings to Waterloo […]

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Phase II Grand Opening!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the grand opening of Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence! On June 6, visitors from all over Austin gathered along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake to celebrate this important milestone that was years in the making: 13 new acres of restored, vibrant urban […]

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Waterloo Greenway, Phase II Grand Opening Celebration

AUSTIN, TX — May 6, 2026 — Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin today announced the grand opening of Waterloo Greenway, Phase II: The Confluence, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Spanning 13 acres along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake, The Confluence represents a $91.5 million public-private investment and years […]

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Waterloo Greenway 2025 In the Community Report

In 2025 Waterloo Park welcomed almost 400,000 visitors, hosted 32 concerts at Moody Amphitheater, offered 100 community programs, and supported beautiful landscapes throughout all the seasons! Construction continued on Phase II of Waterloo Greenway, from 4th Street to Lady Bird Lake, which is set to open to the public on June 6 of this year! […]

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Waterloo Greenway Now Accepting Ideas for Creek Show 2026

The 2026 Creek Show Call for Ideas is now closed.  Waterloo Greenway is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Creek Show from November 13-21, 2026, coming back to the banks of Waller Creek after a one-year hiatus. Beginning today, local architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers are invited to submit ideas for light-based, […]

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Spring Programs are Blooming at Waterloo Park!

Waterloo Greenway Presents Another Exciting Season of Events Focused on Health and Wellness, Education, and Cultural Programming Austin, TX – March 6, 2026 – Waterloo Greenway is gearing up for another season of community fun this spring! The return of beloved programming at Waterloo Park promises family-friendly events that offer something for everyone, with a […]

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A Year of Growth, Community, and Connection: Waterloo Greenway’s 2025 Recap

As we close out 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for a year that brought remarkable progress, joyful community gatherings, and well-deserved recognition to Waterloo Greenway. From successful park programs to major construction milestones, this year proved that when a community comes together around shared green space, extraordinary things happen. Building the Future: Phase II Takes […]

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