A renovated bathhouse at East Austin's Parque Zaragoza reopened Wednesday, adding accessible restrooms, a lifeguard office and a new pavilion while honoring the park's long community legacy.

City staff found thick mats of potentially toxic blue‑green algae at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing; samples are being tested and residents are urged to keep pets away.

Rock'N River has reopened after a $19.3M, bond-funded expansion at Old Settlers Park that adds an action river, VIP cabanas and more parking.

A 54,000‑acre Hill Country ranch will become Silver Lake State Park after the Moody Foundation donated most of the land and TPWD bought the remainder.

Comal County approved backing for a federal design bid tied to the Texas Bicentennial Trail, a regional project planners say could deliver millions in conservation and visitor dollars. Local officials approved design support while flagging safety and funding questions.

Phase II of the Waterloo Greenway — The Confluence — opens June 6 with a 13‑acre stretch of trails, nearly 1,600 trees and an 800‑foot boardwalk in downtown Austin.

Cedar Park approved a Phase 2 master plan for Lakeline Park that maps out new trails, an elevated canopy walk and lakefront gathering spaces as the city moves to design and engineering.

ACL Fest organizers say roughly $8.5M from festival proceeds will fund playgrounds, trails and Austin’s first all‑abilities playground across all 10 council districts.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced roughly $14.07M in grants to rebuild Kerrville’s riverfront parks and plant 50,000 native trees after last summer’s floods.

Texas Parks and Wildlife bought 188 acres that nearly doubled Lockhart State Park, adding blackland prairie and creekside woodland. Officials say surveys and public meetings will guide possible new trails and camping.

San Marcos will charge non-resident visitors $5 to enter Rio Vista Park on busy summer weekends and holidays. Residents and many local-area participants remain exempt with a park pass.

City Council approved a $13.44M purchase to add about 49.2 acres along Onion Creek, citing water‑quality, drainage and flood‑mitigation goals as it expands parkland in south Austin.

After about a year and roughly $11 million in upgrades, Fritz Park will reopen in May with a splash pad, pump track, new playgrounds and expanded trails.