Parks & Outdoors

Austin Parks and Recreation Department

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The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide, protect and preserve a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community.

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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

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Refuge was created to provide nesting habitat for the endnagered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo. However, limited nature trails available to the public. Total of 8 miles of foot trails at 3 locations.

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Camp Fire USA Balcones Council

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Camp Fire USA programs are for the whole family!
Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Camp Fire USA Balcones Council is a not-for-profit coeducational youth organization that serves 10 central Texas counties. We provide youth ages three to eighteen opportunities to learn in small groups with peers and adults, explore the natural world in our outdoor programs and take on leadership opportunities within the community and world at large.
Balcones Council welcomes all children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.

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City of Austin Wildland Conservation Division

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City of Austin Wildlands are areas of land undisturbed for purposes of agriculture, urban, or industrial use that provide a valuable ecosystem function. They provide benefits to our entire community. They are not parks, but rather public lands held in trust for a specific purpose based on the mission of the program under which they are managed. Those managed under the Division's Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) Program conserve habitat for eight endangered species and 27 species of concern. Those managed under the Division's Water Quality Protection Lands (WQPL) Program optimize the quantity and quality of water recharging the Barton Spring segment of the Edwards Aquifer.

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Aquarena Center

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Texas State University-San Marcos purchased Aquarena in 1994, changing the focus of the former theme park, from entertainment to preservation and education. The 90-acre acquisition has enabled Texas State to preserve the beautiful, ecologically fragile site for the state, while opening up classroom, lab and research possibilities for the university.

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