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PARD resumes seasonal passes policy

Thursday, March 11, 2021 by Tai Moses

Starting Friday, the parks department will resume its policy of requiring seasonal passes for visitors to Emma Long and Walter E. Long Metropolitan Parks, Friday through Sunday and holidays. Vehicle passes will be required March 12 to Oct. 31; pedestrian passes are required March 12 to Sept. 7. Buy your passes online at AustinTexas.gov/Parks. Park visitors should continue to practice social distancing, hand sanitation and wearing face masks. Parking is not allowed on the right of way outside the two parks; please reserve day passes and park only in designated parking areas.

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