Sunday, September 10, 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Celebrate Chimney Swift Migration with us! Watch these tiny aerialists return to their chimney after a long day of enjoying insects. We have two swift towers at the park, so we’ll meet at the…
It’s My Park Day ~ Spring!
Join friends and neighbors for IMPD Spring! We plan to spread mulch in the various gardens by the playscape and also to mulch several young trees in the park that were planted on previous IMPDs. Additionally, we will have groups…
UPDATE ~ Geology Walk ~ POSTPONED
Due to the predicted inclement weather tomorrow, the geology walk has been postponed until further notice. Join us as we explore the park trails with real geologists from the Austin Geological Society! We will be looking at cool rock formations,…
Halloween Carnival Appreciation
The annual Halloween Fall Carnival was amazing due to the incredible volunteer effort this year! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Ben and Staci Brummett and the members of Wayside Church (https://www.austinwayside.com) for making the festival happen, we would not…
Fall Halloween Carnival
Fall Halloween Carnival ~ Sunday, October 30, 2022 noon-3pm at the playscape. 10801 Sierra Oaks. Free FUN and GAMES for kids, adults and leashed pets! Please bring non-perishable food to donate to HopeAustin. http://www.hope4austin.org Please bring cash (small bills) for…
It’s My Park Day ~ Nov 5
Registration is open for It’s My Park Day Fall 2022! https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/323705-Its-My-Great-Hills-Park-Day-Fall-2022 Join us for a morning of fun, hard work, and camaraderie with friends and neighbors. This IMPD, our project includes park and trail cleanup, light trail maintenance, spreading mulch,…
NNO event ~ thank you to APD and AFD
We had another fun NNO event at the park this year! It was great meeting with friends and neighbors again to promote safety in our community and to spend time with our first responders. Thank you to Susan, Elizabeth and…
The Flag is back in the park!
Many thanks to the super helpful Maintenance crew at Austin Parks and Rec for installing the new rigging and flag after the park was vandalized recently!
NNO Block Party
Come to the park pavilion on Sunday, October 2 from 4-6pm for Texas’ National Night Out event.
Swift Night Out
Join us at the pavilion on Sunday Sept 11, 2022 from 7:30-8:30pm for our Swift Night Out event. We’ll observe the aerial acrobatics and also count the chimney swifts as they enter the towers for the night. The swifts will…