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Press Releases from Zilker 351

Official statements and announcements from the nonprofit that helps care for Austin's most beloved park.

Press release · October 14, 2026

New Monarch Meadow Takes Root in Zilker Park

Austin area families are invited to celebrate Nov. 1 with seed balls, native seeds, flower crowns and a monarch migration conga line as a new native wildflower meadow takes root in Zilker Park.

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Press release · August 6, 2026

Statement from Zilker 351 on Austin City Council's Vote to Place the 2026 Bond (Prop A) on the November Ballot

Zilker 351 welcomed the Austin City Council's unanimous vote to place the 2026 parks bond on the November ballot as Proposition A, and urged Austinites to vote YES on Prop A to invest in the city's parks, trails, waterways, and public spaces.

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Press release · July 1, 2026

Zilker 351 Launches "Dog Days of Zilker" Photo Contest

Weekly dog photo contestants will receive prizes and compete for the cover of the 2027 Dogs of Zilker Park Calendar while helping protect and enhance Zilker Park.

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Press release · May 27, 2026

Zilker 351 Calls for City Partnership to Restore Barton Creek Shoreline at Barking Springs

Zilker 351 urged Austin City Council to prioritize funding for the Barton Creek Shoreline Restoration Project at Barking Springs — a roughly $3 million first-phase effort to stabilize the creek bank, restore native vegetation, and protect Barton Creek water quality at the free public swimming area.

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