EASTER EGG HUNT AT GREAT HILLS PARK APRIL 1st, the Easter Bunny will be at the GHP park playscape. The EGG HUNT will start at 11AM sharp! BRING A BASKET. It takes less than a minute for all the eggs to be found. YOU CAN NOT…
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…
Reminder, tree biology training on Saturday 1/28
Agenda: for Tree Biology Training 9:00 – Meet at pavilion picnic tables. 9:05– Kirsten from PARD Forestry provides overview and answers questions. 9:30 – Kirsten demo proper cuts **Bring Tools: loppers, hand saws and bypass pruners** Training open to all…
TREE BIOLOGY TRAINING
The Forestry Division of our AUSTN parks department will have a tree biology training for all current and future volunteers working at the playscape and along our trails.. Volunteers will learn proper care for our trees and woody shrubs. PARD…
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!