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Austin, TX

Parks and Recreation Board

organization
4 mentions across 3 events
The Parks and Recreation Board is a City of Austin board established under City Code Chapter 2-1 that advises the City Council and city manager on the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of land and facilities managed by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, as well as the purchase of additional parkland. The board outlines general plans of development for park land, facilities, and programs, which may be submitted to the Planning Commission and city manager for further development and Council approval. It also promotes cooperation between the City and private citizens, institutions, and agencies involved in recreational activities so that recreational resources within the city are coordinated. The board meets publicly and its bylaws and code provisions are periodically amended by the City Council.
3 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated September 2026

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· City Council

Ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-165 to update department names and expand the Parks and Recreation Board's advisory responsibilities to include review of park concessions and agreements…

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governance (4)
policy (4)
parks (3)

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mentioned (4)

Related Entities

Management Services2
African American Resource Advisory Commission1
Downtown Commission1
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board1
Urban Transportation Commission1

Location

Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701·Show on Google Maps ↗
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Activity Timeline

September 2026

Item From Council Committee
City Council →

Ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-165 to update department names and expand the Parks and Recreation Board's advisory responsibilities to include review of park concessions and agreements with non-profit organizations. No fiscal impact.

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-165 (Parks and Recreation Board) to update department names and modify the advisory responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Board to include re

Item From Council Committee
City Council →

Amendment to the Parks and Recreation Board's bylaws to update department names and expand its advisory responsibilities to include review of park concessions and all agreements with non-profit organizations. No fiscal impact.

Approve an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s bylaws to update department names and modify the advisory responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Board to include review of park concessi

August 2026

Item From Council Committee
City Council →

Approve proposed bylaw amendments for the Parks and Recreation Board to reflect that the board no longer has any committees.

Approve the proposed bylaw amendments for the Parks and Recreation Board to indicate that there are no longer any committees within the Parks and Recreation Board.

July 2026

Discussion And Possible Action
Audit and Finance Committee →

Discuss and potentially act on bylaw amendments for five city advisory bodies addressing African American resources, downtown issues, community court, parks and recreation, and urban transportation.

Discussion and possible action regarding bylaw amendments for the African American Resource Advisory Commission, Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, Parks and Recreati