Each year, between ACL’s two music-packed weekends at Zilker Park, the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) hosts its Party for the Parks, a private concert that raises funds to benefit Austin’s nearly 400 parks, trails, and green spaces. More than 850 park supporters came together for this year’s 11th annual event on Zilker Park’s Great Lawn, raising a record $700,000 for park programs and green space initiatives.
ACL headliner and indie pop sensation Passion Pit took the Tito’s stage as the evening’s main event. Guests enjoyed a catered buffet provided by Taco Deli and beverages from local vendors.
CBS Austin's Trevor Scott and Sarah Wolf of Good Party ATX hosted the exclusive event, which included fundraising games, along with live and silent auctions. A Kendra Scott “Color Bar” offered guests the opportunity to create personalized jewelry.
"Party for the Parks is our way of celebrating our community's incredible support for Austin's parks," said Colin Wallis, CEO of Austin Parks Foundation. "The event brings Austinites together to raise vital funds for our city's green spaces while showcasing the vibrant spirit that makes Austin so special. We were thrilled to welcome longtime supporters and new faces for what turned out to be an electric night with Passion Pit.”
APF is the sole beneficiary of ACL, with more than $8.4 million donated in 2024 alone. Since its inception in 2002, ACL has raised over $71 million to support APF’s mission of enhancing and preserving Austin’s parks and green spaces.
To learn more about APF programs and how to support Austin parks, visit austinparks.org.
