🌷Spring at Pease Park
Spring at Pease Park brings sunshine, color, and a renewed sense of community. As flowers begin to bloom and the days stretch a little longer, the park comes alive with opportunities to explore, unwind, and connect. Whether you're here to relax, play, or discover something new, this guide highlights the very best of spring in the park.
🎉 Spring Events
Explore our upcoming free events and discover engaging, community-centered experiences happening throughout the season.
🎉 Fundraising Events
Our fundraising events bring the community together while directly supporting the care and future of Pease Park. These gatherings help fund conservation efforts, programming, and park improvements. Join us for a meaningful and memorable experience in the park.
Explore more through our upcoming fundraising events page.
🐦 Bird Migration
April marks peak bird migration season in Central Texas, making Pease Park a perfect place to spot a wide variety of birds passing through.
Track migration patterns in real time and see what species are moving through the area using the live bird migration tracker.
Join us in May for our final guided birding experience of the season before migration slows for the summer.
🪻 Spring Plant Spotlight
Discover some of the native plants and wildflowers that make spring in Pease Park so vibrant:
Ciruela mexicana
One of the first signs of spring, this tree bursts into clusters of fragrant white blossoms before its leaves appear.
Standing Cypress
Tall spikes of bright red flowers that create a striking vertical pop and draw in hummingbirds.
Firewheel
A bold red-and-yellow wildflower that thrives in the Texas sun and attracts butterflies all season long.
Rock Rose
A small but vibrant pink bloom that opens in the sun and thrives in rocky, dry conditions.
Pink Ladies
Soft pink blooms that add a delicate touch of color to trails and open green spaces.
Bluebonnets
Texas’ most iconic wildflower, painting the landscape in brilliant shades of blue each spring.
Blue Eye
Tiny blue-and-white flowers that spread like a soft carpet across shaded areas of the park.
Autumn Sage
A hardy shrub with bright red blooms that provide color and attract pollinators from spring through fall.
Redbuds
Delicate pink-purple blossoms that line the branches of this native tree, signaling the start of the season.
💦 Splash Pad Opening Timeline
Mark your calendars! The Splashpad will be open from May 1st through October 31st. This is a perfect and fun way for kids to cool off in the Texas heat.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📸 Explore More on Flickr
Browse our full collection of spring moments. From wildflower blooms to community events on our Flickr.
🎈Plan Your Gathering
From casual picnics to special celebrations, Pease Park offers beautiful spaces to gather and connect. With scenic views, open lawns, and thoughtfully designed amenities, the park is the perfect backdrop for your next event.
Whether you're planning a birthday, community gathering, or small celebration, reservable areas make it easy to host in one of Austin’s most beloved green spaces.
🤝 Give Back
Pease Park thrives because of the people who care for it. Your support helps maintain the park, fund free community programs, and preserve this space for future generations to enjoy.
Whether you’re visiting for a quiet walk, a community event, or time with loved ones, your contribution helps keep these experiences possible.