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Wonderful news today from Kimberly McNeeley, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department: “The mechanical issues at Shipe have been corrected.  While the leak has not been 100% fixed, the situation is manageable.  Therefore, the Aquatics Section intends to open … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Come help us create the next section of this beautiful, amazing art installation! We plan to host volunteer work days this fall at the new and improved Griffin School (5001 Evans Ave in North Hyde Park right behind Flightpath Coffee) … Continue reading →