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Disc Golf Face-Off Moves East
Opponents say disc golf would destroy nature preserve
"...public spaces was between disc golfers and the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Now, the golfers and PARD have..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4
"...TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING Have your say on the..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Oct. 21-28
"...and chili. 9am-1:30pm. Longhorn Shores, Lady Bird Lake, 974-9543. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/arborday.htm. Sunday24..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

Why the City's Change of Heart?
"...the 10th fittest city in America, largely for its parks that are used for kayaking, yoga, jogging, paddle boarding,..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Postmarks

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2
"...MEETING 6pm. Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola, 974-6745. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/bartholomewmp.htm...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

Developing Stories: Waller Creek: $34 Million Runs Through It
Will the Waller Creek Master Plan hold water?
"..."toolkit" for funding and implementation is contained in the Parks and Open Space section of the draft Downtown Austin..."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Aural History
Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix
"...Detroit Symphony Orchestra's hiring Lokumbe to write Dear Mrs. Parks, an oratorio for desegregation symbol Rosa Parks...."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Feb. 11-18
"...DEAR MRS. PARKS Jazz trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe celebrates the life of Rosa..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Developing Stories: What to Do With Waterloo
Turning Waterloo Park into a beach – and other fanciful ideas
"...basis. As Downtown becomes more dense, though, active urban parks become increasingly critical to the city's quality of life...."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Politics Gift Guide
Deck the halls – or get decked – with these last-minute suggestions from the News staff
"...River, 232-2396, www.lbjstore.com. A Park!The sky's the limit, Austin Parks Foundation..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Day Trips
The top eight state park swimming holes in Texas
"...Swimming holes in state parks are some of the most reliable public places to..."

July 31, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Crash-Scene Budget
The budget balances, and stitching is transparent
"...• Parks & Recreation ($2 million): PARD saves a pretty penny..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips
South Shore Park on Lake Bastrop preserves a corner of the Lost Pines for all to enjoy
"...For years, the South Shore and North Shore parks at Lake Bastrop were known for loud boats that..."

April 17, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Res Publica
"...LONG-RANGE PARK-PLANNING MEETING Take a look at the Parks & Recreation Department's Long Range Plan for Land, Facilities,..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

The Hightower Report
"...alternatives to oil. SQUEEZING THE PUBLIC OUT OF PUBLIC PARKS..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Keeping Our Land Public
Stretch of undeveloped land in far West Texas focus of unusual ownership debate
"...was intended to be a preservation area. Preservation and parks are mutually exclusive."..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
"...years. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Austin Parks Foundation, however, the Downtown park bordered by Fourth and..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Planning South Shore Central: The ROMA Report
2000 study of redeveloping the South Shore was a good first effort
"...Town Lake Corridor study from the city Web site, www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parks.htm...."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?
The latest on this year's big digs
"...ongoing local stakeholder group that works with the Austin Parks Foundation and the city's Parks and Recreation Department, will..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• The Parks and Recreation Board was less than enchanted last week..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Close to Outrage
A letter sent to city leadership by Sarah Campbell, who recently retired from a 20-year career with the city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she was a senior planner.
"...recently retired from a 20-year career with the city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she was a senior planner...."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...• The Austin Parks Foundation is holding a raffle – at $10 a..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The Lewis File
Park Police personnel record casts a harsh light on small law enforcement agencies
"...January 24, 2005, Warren Struss, director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, wrote a three-paragraph memo to Darryl..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Toby Futrell's Budget
The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room
"...call volume climbs. Public safety and emergency management (airport, parks, and muni-courts police) claim the remaining $5.1 million...."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report
Axing Our National Parks; and Connecting the Dots to CEO Pay
"...AXING OUR NATIONAL PARKS America's network of national parks is a natural resource..."

July 7, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

City of the Dead
Journeying through the graves of Austin's oldest cemetery
"...Austin's Public Safety and Emergency Management Department, which includes parks police, is responsible for patrolling the five cemeteries the..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Day Trips
Kayakers of all experience levels will enjoy a pleasant float down the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail
"...trails in the state as designated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...."

April 14, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City
"...Chris Lippe presented the proposal Tuesday to a skeptical Parks and Recreation Board, and an even more skeptical audience..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City
Public outcry convinces TPWD to nix purchase offer
"...week when it came to light that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was considering selling 46,000 acres, or..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Keeping Austin Wild
As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space
"...developing bond proposals that may include money to buy parks or preserves. On an entirely different front, the Save..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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