Hemphill Park Picnics
Whether it is in organized events like It’s My Park Day or similar activities, North University is blessed with some of the better sites for enjoying the outdoors. Sparky Park and Adams-Hemphill Park are great places to picnic, walk the dogs, jog or just hang out and meet the neighbors.
Holiday Lights
During the Holiday season, many homes in North University are lavishly decorated with lighting and other decorative items, none more so than 37th street. Almost the entire street between Guadalupe and Home Lane participates to make a lighting display well worth a visit. Many drive slowly down the street to view the spectacle a prospect […]
Honk Texas
For many years Adams-Hemphill Park was one of the sites of a musical extravaganza of eclectic musical groups performing for HONK TEXAS. The free festival event featured marching, brass and other instrumental groups playing in selected areas of the park to the enjoyment of North University residents and others. In recent years the community bands […]
Its My Park Day
Twice a year the Austin Parks Foundation in conjunction with the city sponsors a work day to help maintain and show appreciation for the many open areas available to enjoy in the city. NUNA residents frequently take advantage of the event to mulch the trees in Adams-Hemphill Park and Sparky Park. Participants also help to […]
July 4th
It has been the tradition in North University to help celebrate the 4th of July with a parade and fun activities in the parks.