For The Love of Parks 2026
Join Us for the 4th Annual Festival!
April 18, 2026 | Richard Moya Park | 11 to 3
The For the Love of Parks Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of Travis County Parks, bringing the community together for live music, outdoor play, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Join us for the 4th annual Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Richard Moya Park. After welcoming more than 2,000 attendees last year, we’re excited to return with a full day of live music, interactive activities, family-friendly workshops, sports and games, creative play, and local food trucks—inviting everyone to Discover YOUR Parks.
The Festival highlights the 27 parks and 13,000+ acres of the Travis County Parks system and showcases the work of the Travis County Parks Foundation, including nature-based programming, volunteer stewardship, and trail and greenway initiatives.
Interested in sponsoring the Festival?
Your support helps keep this event free and open to all.
👉 Download the 2026 Sponsorship Deck
Interesting in joining as a community partner, workshop or activation host?
👉 Register as a Community Partner
Questions?
Contact Joanna Wolaver, Executive Director, at joanna@traviscountyparksfoundation.org
Interested in hosting an activity or workshop?
Event Highlights
Discover Your Parks and all the fun!
- Enjoy live music all day, kicking off with a kids’ set from Mr. Will, followed by Money Chicha and the South Austin Moonlighters
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Transform with colorful face painting, from butterflies and wild animals to superhero favorites
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Meet furry friends through hands-on animal encounters
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Jump into pick-up sports and games, including soccer, football, and basketball
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Climb aboard real fire trucks for lights-on, up-close exploration
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Test your skills at disc golf with fun challenges among the trees
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Explore community booths with hands-on activities, resources, and giveaways
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Create and learn together through workshops and nature-based activities
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Refuel at local food trucks with savory bites, sweet treats, and cool drinks
Adventure, discovery, and fun await—come play, explore, and fall in love with your local parks!
2026 Sponsors - Parks Champion
Parks Friend
Additional Sponsors
Photo Booth Sponsor
H-E-B
Parks Visionary
Linebarger Attorneys At Law
Parks Ally
ABIA
Austin Parks Foundation
LCRA Parks
Trialmed
Parks Advocate
Coming Soon!
Interested in sponsoring?
Richard Moya Park - A Rich History
Located in eastern Travis County, Richard Moya Park is named in honor of Richard Moya, Travis County Commissioner from 1970-1986 and the first Mexican-American elected to public office in Travis County. Three spans of the historic 1884 iron Congress Avenue Bridge, once located in downtown Austin, crosses Onion Creek in the park, at the location formerly known as Moore’s Crossing. The park now is a popular location for family picnics, nature study, school outings and bird watching.