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, family-friendly interactive activities, 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.
Save your spot at the event!
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 nature-based activities
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Free fresh produce provided by the Central Texas Food Bank.
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!
Festival FAQs
Question: What happens if it rains?
Answer: Rain or shine, the fun goes on! In the event of severe weather, we may pause, delay, or cancel and will share updates on-site and online.
Question: When are the bands playing this year?
Answer: Mr. Will plays at 11:15 a.m., South Austin Moonlighters at 12:20 p.m. and Money Chica at 1:55 p.m.
Question: Can I bring a cooler to the event?
Answer: Yes! Coolers with food and drinks are allowed at the festival.
Question: Can I bring my dogs to the festival?
Answer: Yes! Dogs on leashes are welcome at the park.
Question: Will there be free parking on-site?
Answer: Yes! There is free parking at Richard Moya park.
Question: Is there a clear bag policy?
Answer: No. Attendees are encouraged to bring bags to hold anything needed to stay comfortable during a day of enriching activities.
2026 Community Partners
We believe in the power of partnerships and collaboration and invite you to visit our community partner tables at the event.
American YouthWorks • Austin Parks Foundation • Austin Sunshine Camps • Austin Youth River Watch • Austin Wildlife Rescue • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • Austin/Travis County Food Plan Implementation Collaborative • Austin Travis County Active Living Collaborative • Bat City Soccer • CapMetro • Central Texas Food Bank • Colorado River Alliance • Community Impact • DarkSky Texas • Del Valle Community Coalition • Del Valle Libraries • GFiber • Great Springs Project • H-E-B Our Texas Our Future • Kids on Bikes in Parks (hosted by the Violet Crown Sports Association) • LCRA Parks • MINT Discs & Central Texas Disc Golf Alliance • PODER • Red Line Parkway Initiative • Texas Master Naturalists - Balcones Canyonland Chapter • Texas Master Naturalists - Capital Area Chapter • Travis Audubon • Travis County 4-H CAPITAL • Travis County Emergency Management • Travis County Fire Rescue • Travis County Historical Commission • Travis County Natural Resources • Travis County Parks • Travis County Parks - Land Management & Forestry • Travis County Parks Foundation - Night Sky Program • Travis County Parks Foundation - Park Stewards Program • Travis County Parks Police • Trialmed • We Build Fun • And more!
Save your spot at the event!
2026 Sponsors - Parks Champion
Parks Hero
Parks Friend
Additional Sponsors
Parks Visionary
G Fiber
H-E-B - Photo Booth Sponsor
Linebarger Attorneys At Law - Volunteer Tent Sponsor
Travis Club - Golf Cart Transport Sponsor
Parks Ally
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin Parks Foundation
CapMetro
LCRA Parks
Love, Tito's
Texas Commission on the Arts - Music Sponsor
Texas Gas Service - Water Station Sponsor
Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard
Trialmed
We Build Fun
Parks Advocate
Amplify Credit Union
Austin Transit Partnership
Bat City Soccer
Central National Bank
Encotech Engineering Consultants
Mend Collaborative
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
Spurs Give
Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea
Whirlix
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.