Author Archives: Friends of Shipe Park

Update on Shipe Pool Closure

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Friends of Shipe Park

The below is from Kimberly McNeeley, Assistant Director for Austin Parks and Recreation Department. I’m posting this information at her request so you have a better sense of what is happening with Shipe Pool… It is my understanding the information … Continue reading →

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The Future of Shipe Pool

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Friends of Shipe Park

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has opened up the public input process in the assessment it is doing on aquatics resources – pools and swimming programs.  It is critical that people who want to see Shipe Pool … Continue reading →

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Shipe Pool Party and Mosaic Mural Dedication

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Friends of Shipe Park

Saturday, June 29th, 7-11pm Thousands and thousands of tiny bits of colorful cut glass have been laid carefully in place on the pump house wall at Shipe Pool. Together they form leaves and flowers, birds and bugs, and fantastic trees … Continue reading →

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Shipe Pool Schedule – Summer 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Friends of Shipe Park

Big Shipe Pool June 11th – Aug 2nd Mondays Closed 😦 Tues – Fri:   7-10am Lap Swim 10am-8pm Recreational Swim Weekends:  10am-Noon Lap Swim Noon-8pm Recreational Swim Aug 3rd – 23rd Mondays Closed 😦 Tues – Sun:   Noon-7pm Recreational Swim … Continue reading →

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Shipe Mosaic Mural Workdays – Feb 2nd and 3rd

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Friends of Shipe Park

Make your mark on the Shipe Park Mosaic Mural! The mural will be completed this spring, so this may be your last chance to add your fanciful flower or bird, or leaf to the canopy of dreams on the Shipe … Continue reading →

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IT’S SHIPE PARK DAY 2013: SAT, MARCH 2ND, 11-3 PM

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Friends of Shipe Park

As part of Austin Parks Foundation’s It’s My Park Day, Hyde Park neighbors, friends, and volunteers from around the city will participate in the annual clean-up and landscaping day at Shipe Park located at 44th Street and Avenue F. Every … Continue reading →

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Shipe Pool Opening Party – June 24th 7pm

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Friends of Shipe Park

Join us for a Sunday evening swim and celebrate our awesome neighborhood pool with your friends and neighbors! The party starts at 7pm, and we’ll have Casey’s Snowballs, popcorn, and s’mores for kids of all ages. At dusk, we’re screening … Continue reading →

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Shipe Pool Schedule – 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Friends of Shipe Park

WE ARE  THRILLED THAT SHIPE POOL WILL OPEN AGAIN THIS SUMMER! Last year, the city faced a significant budget deficit and proposed cuts that would have closed Shipe Pool permanently. Is is only because of incredibly strong advocacy for central … Continue reading →

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Spring Community Work Days for Shipe Mosaic

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Friends of Shipe Park

The next section of the Shipe Mosaic is complete and ready to be installed on-site in February! Look out for activity on the main wall inside the pool enclosure soon! We have also set the dates for the spring community … Continue reading →

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Nov 20th Mosaic Workshop Moved to E.A.S.T.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Friends of Shipe Park

The November 20th Shipe Mosaic work day will be hosted at Pascal Simon’s East Austin studio so that it can be aligned with the East Austin Studio Tour that weekend. On Nov 20th, we hope you will come to E.A.S.T., … Continue reading →

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