Park Bond ApprovalAustin City Council approved a $295M bond for parks and libraries, overriding staff advice. Voters will decide in November. Addresses aging parks, flood mitigation, school benefits.Sources (2)Generating interest: Austin divided over $295 million park and library bond proposalsaustinfreepress.orgAustin City Council puts $295M bond on ballot to invest in parks, libraries, public spacesfox7austin.comUpdated Aug 7, 2026