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State of Austin Parks
Austin's Parks Are Falling Behind.
54th
The Trust for Public Land's Park score ranks Austin's Park system, a disappointing 54th out of the top 100 most populous cities.
Rapid growth. Shrinking funding.
Development Pressures.
Austin's quality of life depends on parks, trees, and open space.
But our investment isn't keeping pace with our growth.
Austin is Growing.
Funding Cuts
Population Growth
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Austin has experienced massive growth
in the last 26 years.
The population in 2000: 675,370
The population surpasses 1,000,000 residents in 2025.
The Texas Legislature cut parkland dedication fees which reduced Austin's ability to collect fees from development, making it harder to acquire and maintain parks.
A Park Deficient Austin
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Park Deficient Areas
The Result
Many neighborhoods still lack nearby parks.
Austin ranks below where a city with its outdoor culture should be.
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