Neighbors Raise $932 for Park During Austin Marathon Races

Three neighbors participating in Team Austin Parks Foundation raised $932 for Patterson Park at the 2017 Austin Marathon races on Sunday, Feb. 19. Javier Jara ran the full marathon, and Jennifer Potter-Miller and Maplewood 1st grader Nicolas Miller-Potter ran the 5K race. APF generously agreed to allocate all funds raised directly to Patterson's account. It … Continue reading Neighbors Raise $932 for Park During Austin Marathon Races

Austin Parks Foundation check award ceremony. Photo by Lady Anne Wofford.

Austin Parks Foundation Awards Grants for Sculpture and Amenities at Patterson Park

The Austin Parks Foundation awarded East Austin artist Jennifer Chenoweth of Fisterra Studio $15,200 for the refurbishment and relocation of her scultpure Dance of the Cosmos to Patterson Park from the Elizabeth Ney Museum. APF Programs Director Ladye Anne Wofford and Programs Assistant John Rooney met Chenoweth, her team, and members of FoPP at the … Continue reading Austin Parks Foundation Awards Grants for Sculpture and Amenities at Patterson Park

First Fall It’s My Park Day at Patterson a Smashing Success

By Jennifer Potter-Miller While the first Fall It's My Park Day at Patterson Park started out in a light rain, it ended with a bang. We had 30 volunteers from all the neighborhood surrounding the park and from The University of Texas tackle 15 yards of mulch donated by the Austin Parks Foundation. They focused … Continue reading First Fall It’s My Park Day at Patterson a Smashing Success

It's My Park Day Spring 2016. Photo by J. Potter-Miller.

It’s My Park Day at Patterson Park is a Family Affair

Join us on Saturday, November 5th for It's My Park Day at Patterson Park! WHAT: Patterson Park Family Work Day WHERE: Patterson Park Pavilion WHEN: 9:00am to 12:00pm This event is part of Austin Parks Foundation's It' My Park Day. Join Friends of Patterson Park for this kid-friendly but hard working crew. We will be … Continue reading It’s My Park Day at Patterson Park is a Family Affair

Little Free Libraries for Austin Build Day at Patterson Park, Saturday, Oct. 1

Friends of Patterson Park is happy to announce that our park will host a very special event this coming weekend. Saturday, October 1, 9am-1pm Little Libraries for Austin by LawnStarter - Build Day Patterson Park, 4201 Brookview Rd, Austin, TX 78722 (across Airport Blvd. from Mueller) For Be The Change National Day of Service, LawnStarter … Continue reading Little Free Libraries for Austin Build Day at Patterson Park, Saturday, Oct. 1

Cherrywoodstock Neighborhood Music Festival to be Held at Patterson Park

The Cherrywoodstock Orkestrators present Cherrywoodstock, A Neighborhood Music Festival at Patterson Park on Saturday, September 17, noon-6 p.m. This is a free, family friendly event featuring Cherrywood-based musicians. Bring a picnic and a blanket and come enjoy the amazing creative community we are a part of! SCHEDULE 12:00 pm - Looks Good In A Lobster … Continue reading Cherrywoodstock Neighborhood Music Festival to be Held at Patterson Park