Friends of Patterson Park is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Neighborhood Grant from the Austin Parks Foundation to replace the furnishings at the Patterson pool. The grant is for $4,910 to purchase two new picnic tables, six benches and a trash can to replace the existing ones, which are in severe … Continue reading FoPP Receives Austin Parks Foundation Grant to Update Pool Area Benches and Tables
Egg Hunting Madness at Patterson Park
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
Mulching Day with Texas Theta Chi
On April 8 a group neighbors and members of the Theta Chi chapter at the University of Texas spent the morning mulching the heritage oak trees at the west end of the park. We used 20 yards of mulch from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and tools from the Austin Parks Foundation … Continue reading Mulching Day with Texas Theta Chi
Volunteering in the Neighborhood This Saturday: Patterson Park, Willowbrook Reach, Cherrywood Green
There are three opportunities to volunteer close to home this weekend. Join the Maplewood Green Team, UT students, Servant Church, and volunteers from around town to share some love with our neighborhood green spaces this Saturday, April 8! 1. Patterson Park: Mulching and Trash Pickup Registration: https://givepul.se/ccbte Location: Just below the playground Time: 9-11 a.m. … Continue reading Volunteering in the Neighborhood This Saturday: Patterson Park, Willowbrook Reach, Cherrywood Green
Dance of the Cosmos Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for April 30
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–12 noon. Join us for a celebration of Dance of the Cosmos, which is coming to Patterson Park at the end of the month! Sunday, April 30 12:00-2:00pm Corner of Schieffer Ave. and Airport Ave. Event will include: * Bring your own picnic, we'll … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos Ribbon Cutting Celebration Planned for April 30
3rd Annual Patterson Park Easter Egg Hunt is April 15
The 3rd annual Patterson Park Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m! Friends of Patterson Park is pleased to partner with Servant Church for another great community event. We will hunt for eggs, blow lots of bubbles, smash cascarónes and enjoy a potluck brunch in our beautiful neighborhood park! Join … Continue reading 3rd Annual Patterson Park Easter Egg Hunt is April 15
Dance of the Cosmos is Fully Funded and Coming to Patterson Park
Dance of the Cosmos is fully funded and coming to Patterson Park! Artist Jennifer Chenoweth has informed us that PSW Real Estate, which is building the condos across Schieffer Ave from the park, has funded the balance of the long-term maintenance fund, $4,500. Jennifer is designing a solar pole and sign stand, and will be … Continue reading Dance of the Cosmos is Fully Funded and Coming to Patterson Park
Fitness in the Park: Free Family Yoga at Patterson Park
Austin Parks Foundation invites neighbors to Fitness in the Park featuring Family Yoga at Patterson Park with The Little Yoga House (Ages 3+ with a parent). This class will be held at Patterson on the 3rd Sunday of the month through November 2017. See austinparks.org/fitness or their Facebook page for the full schedule and other … Continue reading Fitness in the Park: Free Family Yoga at Patterson Park
Patterson Playground Closing for Repairs
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is closing the Patterson Playground for repairs on Monday, March 27. The pour-in-place rubberized flooring has suffered extensive damage over the years is beyond the point of repair. The plan is to remove the pebbles and flooring, demo the concrete base, and replace with the mulch now … Continue reading Patterson Playground Closing for Repairs
PARD Carries Out Extensive Improvements at Patterson Park
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work at Patterson for the last month. After installing the new picnic tables for the pavilion that FoPP purchased with a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation, they kept working on a long series of improvements that have given the park a much … Continue reading PARD Carries Out Extensive Improvements at Patterson Park
