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People of the Parks

People of the Parks

By: Austin Parks Foundation
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Welcome to People of the Parks, the official podcast of Austin Parks Foundation! Join hosts Katie and Suzy as we explore the city’s nearly 400 parks, trails and green spaces, and talk about what goes into maintaining them. We’ll highlight some of Austin’s most iconic parks, and introduce you to some hidden gems. We’ll chat with the people who help shape our parks system, and those who love to use them. At APF, we believe that ALL people are parks people - and that includes you! Join us for a new episode each month and be sure to keep an eye out for surprise bonus episode drops. In the meantime, we’ll see you outside!

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Episodes
  • Episode 4: Takin' it to the Limit(s)!

    Episode 4: Takin' it to the Limit(s)!
    Sep 19 2025

    It's September, and that means the most wonderful time of year is right around the corner. No, we're not talking about fall (although that's nice, too), we're talking about Austin City Limits Music Festival!

    This month, Katie and Suzy sit down with Manar Hasan, the man behind the robust volunteer program at ACL. They talk about APF's Greening Programs and how to get involved, and they share some of their favorite memories of the fest.

    To learn more about volunteer at ACL, visit https://austinparks.org/acl-music-festival.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 3: What's the Deal with Barton Springs?

    Episode 3: What's the Deal with Barton Springs?
    Aug 26 2025

    In their yappiest episode yet, Suzy and Katie talk all things Barton Springs! They’ll go through the history of this iconic Austin landmark, tell you everything you need to know before you go, and then take a left turn to discuss film legend Robert Redford’s illustrious career (there’s a tie-in to the Springs, we promise!). Let’s dive in, shall we?
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    30 mins
  • Episode 2: Be Cool!

    Episode 2: Be Cool!
    Jul 1 2025

    Is it hot enough for ya, Austin? This month, Katie and Suzy talk through ways to stay cool in our parks during the summer months, and they suggest some "perfect day" itineraries for North, South, East and West Austin!

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    24 mins
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