Park and Rec

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What Are The Municipal Pool Hours?

Pool Hours   Adult lap swim Monday- Saturday 12-1 pm Monday thru Friday 1-4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm Saturday 1-7:00 pm Sunday 1-7:00 pm      

Municipal Pool Closing Policy ( June – August)

If there is lightning in the area, the pool will be closed.  Pool staff will wait 20 minutes after the last bolt of lightning to reopen. After the first hour and 45 minutes, if there are less than 25 patrons, the pool will close The pool will not open, if the air temperature is less [...]

How Do I Rent A Park Pavilion?

Call our office to check on availability at 433-1881 or stop in 500 4th Avenue NE. Facility Rental

What Are The Park Hours And Rules?

Parks are closed from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am.  There is no camping, no driving, no parking on the grass, no glass, and no hitting golf balls allowed in the parks.  The speed limit is 15 miles per hour.  For your safety and the safety of others, please follow these rules.  Violations of this ordinance [...]

Did You Know That The City Has A Weed Ordinance?

To report a property that is in violation please call our office at 433-1881.  The process will take approximately 2 weeks. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 10.13-GRASS AND WEEDS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY The City Council of the City of Austin does ordain: Section 1.     [...]

Did You Know That Austin Has Community Garden Space For Rent?

Pick your plot out at our office.  The garden plots are located by Woodson Kindergarten Center and are 15’ X 20’ in size.  Water is available through a timed sprinkler.  Growing Inspires Eating:  Gardening not only provides you with fresh fruits and vegetables, it also encourages you to eat them. Once you are blessed with [...]

Did You Know That Burning Is Prohibited In Parks?

No open burning/fires are allowed in any park other than in grills for cooking.  To use the fire ring at Sutton Park you must obtain a permit at the Park and Recreation office.

Did You Know That Austin Has A Dog Park & A Pet Ordinance?

PET OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES Pet animals and horses. Except as hereinafter provided, no pet animals, including horses, are permitted in public parks. Except for horses, pet animals are permitted on all public trails and park roadways with the exception of the three fenced ball complexes: Todd Park North, Todd Park South and Riverland Ball Field. While [...]

Did You Know That Austin Has A Tobacco Free Policy?

The City of Austin has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of tobacco in all city facilities and at any playground/park location.  Please be considerate to others and abide by this policy.