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Balcones’ Potluck Pool Party – Sat. June 2nd from 12noon-2pm – All Welcome!

Let’s celebrate summer, our pool & great neighbors at Balcones’ Potluck Pool Party Saturday, June 2nd from 12noon to 2pm! We welcome everyone to bring a main dish, side or dessert to help us make this a complete community gathering! … Continue reading

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Balcones Pool opens on June 1, Fri at 12noon-7pm

Balcones Pool is a neighborhood pool located at 12017 Amherst Drive in Austin, Texas. Please note the pool is always closed on Mondays and there is NO entry fee. It is free to all. The pool now also has a … Continue reading

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April 7, 9am-1pm: Pool Landscape and Trail Workday – Help Needed!

We need about 20 volunteers to help finish the pool landscaping and restore the newly repaired Creekside Trail (see details below). Here is a link to sign up: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/73493-Balcones-District-Park-Friends-of-Balcones-Work-Day%21

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Meet the Contractor for Balcones Park Final Trail Completion Portion – Tues, March 6th

Northern Walnut Creek Trail Phase 1A – Meet the Contractor Date: March 6, 2018 Covenant United Methodist Church 4410 Duval Road, 6:30 p.m. Austin, Texas 78727 Project Description This project is the final piece of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail … Continue reading

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Support Balcones Park’s Trail Repairs thru Amplify Austin: March 1 at 6pm to March 2 at 6pm

Donate to Balcones Park on or before Fri, March 2nd at 6pm! And Grow Your Donation! APF will match 25% of every donation to our park up to the first $2,500! AND Many Big Austin Employers will also match their … Continue reading

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Volunteer at It’s My Park Day – Sat. March 3rd, 10am-2pm at Balcones Park

Please consider joining us and your neighbors to help us make improvements to our beloved Balcones Park! All ages and abilities welcome! Saturday, March 3rd from 10am-2pm Sign-up HERE so we will get credit for your volunteer hours towards our … Continue reading

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Creekside Trail in Balcones Park Closed for Construction as of Jan 31

Construction work is beginning today on the Creekside Trail on the west edge of Balcones Park from Duval overpass to baseball fields, so please plan your route accordingly. It should last approximately 2 months. This is the result of the … Continue reading

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Volunteers Needed on Saturday Nov. 4 at Balcones Park for It’s My Park Day!

Our Park Chair & Champion, Erik Harris, has another great event planned to help clean up and improve our lovely Balcones Park during APF’s It’s My Park Day – Saturday, Nov. 4th from 10am to 1pm! We will also get … Continue reading

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Free Yoga in Balcones Park – Saturdays in October!

It’s Back! Free Yoga in the Park! Every Saturday for the rest of October. The class runs from 9am-10am, and is being offered by CorePower Yoga. Like and Share! *Simply bring a yoga mat and water if desired. The class … Continue reading

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Have you visited Balcones Pool yet this summer?

You should! It has new shade, new tables, and now allows food on the picnic tabled areas! The schedule is here: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/balcones-pool The pool offers fun, swim classes for all ages, and swim team! Pool Phone Number: (512) 821-2053

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