Update: From the 2026 Shipe Pool Party…

What a fantastic community gathering at our annual Shipe Pool Party June 21st, 2026.

It was everything we need in the world - silliness, connection, music, fun, and joy. Funny to think about how a moment like this will be part of the memories of all of these kids - a snowball fight in the middle of June(!), a delicious treat with your family, a time to just run around and be silly with your friends. An endless summer day. It will be part of what defines their childhood, what summertime was like in their neighborhood in Austin. Pretty special stuff.

Thanks so much to our sponsors who helped make this event so grand:

• Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

• Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

• Astound Broadband

• Jen Berbas of the Berbas Group

• Fairweather Cider - thanks to John and Jen Staples

And we cannot forget the contributions of our vibe leaders: Zippy is Silly & DJ Kelly. The tunes were vibing and the kids loved the balloon animals (and balloon swords).

Also, so great to have our partner-vendors out to keep everyone fed and with a sweet treat in hand:

• Hot Dog King of Austin

• Casey's New Orleans Snowballs

Thank you so much for coming out and enjoying Shipe Park together.