party for the parks a fundraiser for Austin Parks Foundation at ACL Music Festival

RAISE FUNDS FOR PARKS

Party for the Parks isn’t just a night of fun – it also raises critical funds for our local parks, trails and green spaces. Attendees can participate in a number of fun-raising opportunities throughout the event, from games like the Tipsy Toss and Gift Card Gamble, to bidding on amazing experiences in the silent and live auction.

AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION

Austin Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality parks for every Austinite for more than 30 years. Party for the Parks is our biggest fundraising event of the year, helping us provide improvements and innovative programming in parks, trails and green spaces across Austin, TX.

BECOME A SPONSOR

We invite you to get involved and join us on our mission to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better. Sponsorship packages offer a variety of perks – from VIP hospitality, promotional activities, signage and effective marketing exposure – customized meet your specific needs.

Cold War Kids

The epic tale of Cold War Kids has long been defined by deeply personal songcraft, enthusiastic experimentation, and an avowed commitment to forward motion. Over nearly two decades, the California indie-rock outfit has grown from gritty Long Beach beginnings into one of modern rock’s most enduring bands — amassing over 1 billion streams across their catalog and earning a devoted global fanbase through alternative radio hits, critically praised albums, and electrifying live performances.

Across ten studio albums and numerous EPs, Cold War Kids have left an undeniable mark on the contemporary music landscape. Their 2015 Platinum single “First” remains one of the most played tracks at alternative radio over the past decade, and they continue to blend sincere storytelling with captivating instrumentation.

In 2023 the band released their self-titled 10th LP, Cold War Kids — a work that reflects both their roots and ongoing evolution. The album features standout singles like “Double Life,” “Run Away With Me,” and “Heaven in Your Hands.” 2025 saw the release of an emotionally charged tribute to the band’s longtime friend, Richard Swift, titled “Any Day Now.” In 2026 the band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Robbers & Cowards which will come with touring across North America and the rest of the world.

Host: Trevor Scott

Trevor Scott is an Austin television personality and host of the CBS Austin morning lifestyle program ‘We Are Austin.’ You can catch him on TV every weekday morning highlighting the people, stories, and organizations that make central Texas such a special place to call home. He has a passion for storytelling and a career in television that spans more than 20 years, with experience in front of and behind the camera. Trevor is actively involved in many of Austin’s non-profit efforts and is always looking for opportunities to engage with the community in positive, productive ways. He is a big fan of Austin’s parks and green spaces, especially Auditorium Shores where our bustling city’s iconic skyline mingles with the tree tops for a truly unique nature experience.

Host: Sarah K. Wolf

Sarah K. Wolf is an Austin enthusiast and creator of Good Party ATX, where she shares news on upcoming Austin events and ways to give back to the community. You can find her every Friday on the CBS Austin morning show We Are Austin with her weekly event picks and adoptable dogs. Sarah enjoys spending time at Austin events, going to the movies, and making memories with her pup at Red Bud Isle.

The Cowboy Auctioneers

We are proud to welcome our Cowboy Auctioneer, Heath Hale, and his team of champion ringmen.

The Cowboy Auctioneer team has raised more than $400 million for charities across the country and is proud to partner with our mission. When it’s time to bid, just look for the cowboy hats!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Metro Park

Fifth Third Bank

District Park

Austin City Limits Music Festival
C3 Presents
FBR Management
Titos Handmade Vodka
Wells Fargo

Community Park

Austin Marathon

Erika & Joe Drouin

Marrs, Ellis & Hodge, LLP
Moreland Properties
Paradigm Contracting
PNC Bank
Fortitude Advisors
Rialto Studio
Seeger Water
Texas Mutual
Zilker Brewing

Neighborhood Park

Austin Subaru

Bill Dickson

Bright Event Rentals

Carol & Chris Adams

Chris & Ashley Nardiello

Claire Jordan

Do512
Do512 Family
EPIC Brokers
Endeavor
GSD&M
H-E-B Helping Here
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Horizon Bank
Jackson Walker

Keely & Erik Redding

Landscape Structures

Lonnie & Jenny Samford

Maslow

Meghan & Chris Williams

ML&R

Nathan Boren & Ann Shang Boren

Parkscapes Texas
Riverside Resources
Sound Break
SWBC Mortgage
TikTok
Whirlix Design

Pocket Park

365 Things Austin

360 Professional Services

Angela & James Osborn

Angela & Jerry Smith

Andrew Manca

Armando & Ayesha Tiscareño Family Fund

Austin Business Journal

ATX Tequila

Athletic Brewing Co.

Blue Sky Partners

CANN

Capital Shade

Frost Bank

Greg & Jessica Weaver

Kerry & Steve Hall

KOMPAN

Lissa Adams & Luiz Martinez

RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture

Susan & Tyrone Sanders

Shield Ranch

Patty & David Steinwedell

TBG Partners

Texas Gas Service

Thorne-Thomsen Family