Waterloo Greenway’s Newest Stretch Opens Today

Austin, TX · June 13, 2026

The sky is doing that gray, misty thing this morning, but don't let the drizzle dampen your Saturday plans. If you’re heading toward the lake, you’ll notice the fences are finally down around the creek south of 4th Street.

📰 The Lead

The long-awaited second phase of the Waterloo Greenway, known as The Confluence, officially opens to the public this morning. This 1.5-mile stretch of transformed landscape finally connects the downtown trail system from 4th Street all the way to Lady Bird Lake. For years, this section of Waller Creek was largely inaccessible and prone to erosion, but the new design introduces three lightweight pedestrian bridges and a deep "bio-filtration" system to clean runoff before it hits the river.

What matters most for your weekend walk is the new "Creek Walk" — a continuous path that sits below street level, offering a surprisingly quiet escape from the downtown grid. The project also restored nearly 13 acres of native habitat, planting over 1,500 trees to help cool the corridor. The ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off at 9:00 AM at the 4th Street trailhead, followed by community tours throughout the afternoon.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Hyde Park Slow Streets — The city is installing temporary diverters today to discourage cut-through traffic and prioritize neighborhood pedestrians.

  • CapMetro Rail Maintenance — Expect shuttle buses between Downtown and MLK stations today while crews perform routine track inspections.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 95°F · Low 76°F — Drizzle
    • Keep the umbrella handy for those morning errands; the humidity will linger all afternoon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • The Confluence Grand Opening — Waterloo Greenway (4th St Trailhead), 9:00 AM Be among the first to walk the new bridges and explore the restored creek.

  • Juneteenth Community Kickoff — Rosewood Park, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Family-friendly celebration featuring local vendors, historical exhibits, and live gospel performances.

  • South Congress Farmers Market — 1511 South Congress, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Fresh peaches are hitting the stands today; arrive early before the best crates sell out.

  • Bee Cave: Saturday Night Concert Series — Hill Country Galleria, 7:00 PM A short drive west for live music on the lawn — bring a blanket and chairs.

  • Pflugerville: Music in the Park — Pfluger Park, 7:30 PM Pack a cooler for this outdoor show featuring local soul and R&B artists.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Boggy Creek Farm
    • Tucked away in East Austin, this five-acre plot is one of the oldest working urban farms in the state. The centerpiece is a white-shingled farmhouse built in 1841, which has watched the city grow from a frontier outpost to a tech hub. On Saturday mornings, the farm stand hums with neighbors buying heirloom tomatoes and greens grown just a few yards away. It is a rare patch of deep history where the soil is still turned by hand.

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