When we think of Austin, we tend to think of ACL Music Festival, Texas Longhorns, and the nationally acclaimed 6th Street. While all of these things are fantastic, there is still one more thing Austin is known for that hasn’t been mentioned: the city’s parks and recreation. Whether you want to swim in the crystal clear water at Barton Springs Pool, or catch a performance at the Dougherty Arts Center, Austin has it all. Parks not only improve our quality of life, but they greatly improve our home values.