Friends of Patterson Park is hosting another neighborhood block party for National Night Out! We had a wonderful time last year and hop neighbors will join us once again. We will be gathering at the pavilion for a relaxed potluck dinner on Tuesday, October 3 from 5-7 p.m. Please note this is earlier than the … Continue reading National Night Out at Patterson
Are you interested in growing your own organic veggies? The Patterson Park Community Garden is still accepting new members, and will be hosting an open house this Saturday, August 19, 9–11 a.m. Details can be found at the garden's website. Program 9–9:30 a.m. Master Gardener Brittany Taylor will be available to answer gardening questions 9:30–10:30 … Continue reading Community Garden to Host Open House August 19
By Dusty Harshman Another summer brings another joyful gaggle of kids at Patterson pool to participate in the City of Austin's Summer Swim Team season. While Patterson pool is among the smallest in the City of Austin park system, the Patterson Piranhas swim team reached the city's maximum 120 swimmers just days after signup in … Continue reading Patterson Piranha Swim Team Wraps up Season
On Thursday, July 6, 800 people spread out on the great lawn at Patterson Park to watch Aladdin. Neighbor Isabelle Headrick said "That was a magical experience; I have never seen so many people enjoying our park!" The free screening was part of Movies in the Park, a series hosted by Austin Parks Foundation in … Continue reading Aladdin Brings 800 People to Patterson
The screening of Aladdin at Patterson Park has been rescheduled twice due to weather, but is finally happening next week! It's starting late because that's when it's dark, but come to the park earlier to save a spot and enjoy a picnic. Our neighbors from Bibliographia will bring their mobile screen printing cart and you … Continue reading Austin Parks Foundation to Screen Aladdin at Patterson July 6
The picnic tables and benches purchased this spring with a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation were installed on Wednesday! The Parks and Recreation Dept. crew assembled and installed two tables and four benches, and plans to return next Wednesday to complete the project with two more benches and a trash can. Friends of Patterson … Continue reading New Pool Furnishings Installed and Popsicle Social Planned to Celebrate
Friends of Patterson Park and the Austin Parks Foundation invite you to Fitness in the Park featuring FAMILY YOGA at Patterson Park with The Little Yoga House (Ages 3+ with a Parent) on Sunday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. We will meet under the oaks by the community garden. parking is available on Schieffer Ave. … Continue reading Family Yoga at Patterson Begins Summer Hours June 11
Join Friends of Patterson Park for a celebration of our community garden and new sculpture, Dance of the Cosmos, this Saturday, May 27! There will be tacos, ice cream, a bouncy house, music, and screen printing of Friends of Patterson Park t-shirts by Bibliographia. The event is 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with a formal program from … Continue reading Celebration of Patterson Community Garden & Dance of the Cosmos to be Held May 27
The Dance of the Cosmos ribbon cutting celebration originally planned for April 30 is being expanded and pushed back a month. Please mark your calendars for a Community Garden Grand Opening and Dance of the Cosmos Unveiling at Patterson Park, Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–12 noon! Artist Jennifer Chenoweth has informed us that the coating … Continue reading Joint Celebration of Community Garden and Dance of the Cosmos Planned for May 27
The 3rd Patterson Park Easter egg hunt was a blast! Since the playground is closed for repairs, we held the hunt at the east end of the park. The wide open spaces there turned out to be perfect for the hunt, and dozens of kids from the neighborhoods around the park searched for almost 2000 eggs. … Continue reading Egg Hunting Madness at Patterson Park
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