Help Build a Nature Exploration Area at North Oaks Neighborhood Park!

KABOOM! is partnering with Pacific Life Foundation, Lion Street, Austin Parks and Recreation, and local community members to build a brand-new, kid-designed nature exploration areas AND updating a garden area — transforming an open space into a vibrant place for play, connection, and belonging. Over 3 days, volunteers will come together to turn a shared vision into reality.
 
Project Information
 
Who: A total of approximately 140 volunteers across 3 days, from the community, Pacific Life, and Lion Street
 
No construction experience? Perfect. This is a hands-on, all-skill-level welcome kind of day. Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability. 

When: Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17, 2026 (see daily schedule below)
 
Where: North Oaks Neighborhood Park, 820 Plaza Dr, Austin, TX 78753, United States
 
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch and water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.  
 
What to Wear: The build will happen rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required; sneakers or work boots that you don't mind getting dirty are advisable. Please leave valuables at home as secure storage is not available on site.
 
Build Site Rules: All participants must comply with the following practices. These rules have been established and agreed upon to ensure the safety, comfort and respect for all involved. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the project.
 
Work together, treat everyone with respect and use family-friendly, inclusive language 
Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to on-site staff 
Please comply with all requests from on-site staff 
Follow all safety guidelines 
Only pre-approved power tools are permitted 
Closed-toe shoes are required 
Youth may not participate in areas of active construction 
No smoking, alcohol or drugs 
The discharge or unlawful use of firearms is prohibited. Firearms must be carried in accordance with applicable Texas law

Build Week Schedule
 
Build Week will run from October 15, 2026 - October 17, 2026. Each date will have the following schedule:   
 
Prep Day 1:  Thursday, October 15, 2026
 
30 volunteers are needed.
9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
3:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
 
Prep Day 2: Friday, October 16, 2026
 
20 volunteers are needed
9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in 
3:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
 
 
Build Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026
 
90 volunteers needed
7:30 AM - Team Leaders arrive 
8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive
8:30 AM - Kick-Off Ceremony 
2:30 PM - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
 
Construction Week will culminate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job. This ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes. Ribbon cutting time may be subject to change based on project completion.