A 10 acre park consisting of a limestone plateau covered by a Juniper/Oak woodland interspersed with small, semi-open grassland areas. Allen Park is mainly used for low density recreational activities such as picnicking and hiking. The park offers a natural setting with panoramic views of the city to the east. The neighborhood church uses the park annually for Easter Sunrise Services. Available Activities: hiking, picnicking, nature study. Amenities: picnic tables, covered picnic shelter, barbecue grills, hiking trail. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
Peaceful 323-acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near the community of Lago Vista. The parks' two miles of shoreline offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking and lake access via an excellent boat ramp. Available Activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming Amenities: barbecue grills, boat ramp, nature/hiking trails, picnic tables, primitive campsites, restrooms. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
This small rural park is primarily open grassland dotted with a few large trees. Gilliland Creek runs through the northwest corner of the park. The park features one small playscape, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, a short walking path and a covered shelter that can be reserved. Available Activities: basketball, hiking, picnicking, volleyball. Amenities: barbecue grills, basketball courts (2), drinking water, group shelter with picnic tables and electricity, nature/hiking trails, picnic tables, playscape, restrooms, volleyball court. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The park's facilities and close proximity to Austin make it attractive for picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving. The shoreline areas (including a sandy peninsula known as "The Point") are heavily used, while an adjacent 150-acre tract is maintained as a natural area. Available Activities: boating, picnicking, sailing, scuba diving, sunbathing, swimming, volleyball, windsurfing. Amenities: barbecue grills, boat dock (restricted to sailcraft only), drinking water, enclosed pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, sand volleyball courts, showers. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
This small, easy-to-reach park (within a half-hour's drive from downtown Austin) is a favorite spot for boating, picnicking, and fishing. The main body of the park has a gently sloping waterfront. The boat ramp and cove provide easy access to the popular basin area of Lake Travis and other Travis County Parks on Lake Travis. Available Activities: boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming. Amenities: barbecue grills/fire rings, boat ramp, picnic tables, restroom. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The Del Valle Adult Softball Complex is a recreational facility located in eastern Travis County offering eight baseball/softball fields, a playscape and two concession stands with two covered picnic areas. Four youth fields and one senior field are used primarily for Little League baseball. Three adult softball fields are used for league and tournament play, and regularly attract teams from all over Texas and the southwest. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The 3.6 acre park consists of limestone outcropping with shallow layers of loam and a gently sloping sandy loam shoreline. The park is covered with dense juniper/oak woodland while along the shoreline is a semi-open grassland. Available Activities: swimming, picnicking, boating, sunbathing, fishing, nature study. Amenities: picnic tables, grills, unimproved boat ramp. Click on park name for more information.
The 273-acre East Metropolitan Park is a multiple-use recreational area to include: two multi-use ball fields, three youth baseball fields, one adult baseball field, two soccer fields, one covered basketball court, age-appropriate playscapes, concessions facilities, restrooms, hiking trails, and three ponds that will support catch-n-release fishing programs. The park also includes a swimming pool. Click on park name for more information.
Fritz Hughes Park is a small neighborhood park located below Mansfield Dam on Lake Austin. The 400-ft. stretch of shoreline slopes upward to a wooded and grassy plateau used primarily for picnicking, fishing and basketball Available Activities: basketball, fishing, picnicking, nature study. Amenities: barbecue grills, basketball court, picnic tables, playground, restroom. Click on park name for more information.
Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole which was designated a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner's Court in 1990. The preserve is home to the Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and a great variety of other birds. The diverse vegetation of Hamilton Pool ranges from semi-arid species in the uplands to riparian species in the canyon. Available Activities: swimming, picnicking, hiking, nature study, guided tours. Amenities: picnic tables, hiking trails, restrooms. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
A popular spot for boaters, anglers, and picnickers, this small park offers a boat ramp, a playscape, and picnic tables. Little Webberville Park has become a popular entry point for canoeists and kayakers exploring the Colorado River Trail. Available Activities: barbecuing, boating/canoeing/kayaking, fishing, nature study, picnicking. Amenities: barbecue grills, boat ramp, playgrounds, restrooms. Click on park name for more information.
As its name suggests, Mansfield Dam Park is located adjacent to Mansfield Dam on the main body of Lake Travis and serves as one of the primary access points for boaters. Other popular attractions are picnicking, swimming, sunbathing and camping. Available Activities: camping, boating, picnicking, scuba diving/night diving, sunbathing, windsurfing, swimming. Amenities: barbecue grills, boat ramp, drinking water, pay phones, picnic tables, restrooms, concessions, under water dive park, dive stairs and ADA lift, covered shelters, hiking trail, swim platform, group campsites. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
Mary Quinlan Park is located on the upper reaches of Lake Austin. This small, moderately visited park offers 5.8 acres of rolling hills with 200 feet of shoreline access, including the only public boat ramp for several miles. Because of the narrow width of Lake Austin in this area, Mary Quinlan Park preserves much of the feel of the original steep-sloped Colorado River bottoms. Available Activities: boating, fishing, nature study, picnicking. Amenities: barbecue grills, boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The 349-acre Northeast Metropolitan Park is a multiple-use recreational area with facilities for soccer, playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, biking, basketball, weddings, and concerts. The park will also feature an equestrian center with an arena, trails, chutes, and corrals. Available Activities: soccer, picnicking, hiking, biking, roller blading, wildlife/nature observation. Amenities: soccer field (10), playscape, restrooms. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
With more than nine miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Travis, Pace Bend is one of the most popular areas in the Highland Lakes region, offering visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities. Available Activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, sailing, sunbathing, swimming, horseback riding. Amenities: improved campsites (20) with water, electrical hook-ups, showers, restrooms, barbecue grills/fire rings, boat ramps (2), designated swim coves (no boats), drinking water, nature/hiking multiuse primitive trails, picnic tables, primitive campsites (400+), RV dump station, wave runner rental (seasonally, as available) Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The sizeable Central Texas rock-climbing community views Reimers Ranch as a destination with world class rock climbing. The active local mountain biking community likewise enjoys Reimers Ranch's over 18 miles of trails through the classic Central Texas landscape. Local anglers have come to Reimers' for generations to fish for white bass in the Pedernales River. Available Activities: rock climbing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife/nature observation Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The peaceful, wooded surroundings, bordered on the south by the meandering Onion Creek, provide an ideal locale for nature study, school outings and bird-watching. Two miles of hike and bike trails wind through the large pecan groves. An historic, century-old bridge that once spanned a section of the Colorado River in downtown Austin now crosses Onion Creek. Available Activities: basketball, hiking, nature study, picnicking, soccer, softball/baseball, volleyball. Amenities: barbecue grills/smokers, basketball court, drinking water, group shelters (5) with lights and electricity, baseball/softball fields with concession stand, nature/hiking trails, picnic tables, playscapes, restrooms, sand volleyball courts. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
This 25-acre park is an ideal spot for swimming, nature walks, birding, camping, and fishing. Boaters and overnight campers will appreciate the park's easy accessibility to the basin area of Lake Travis, as well as its close proximity to Austin. Available Activities: birding, boating, camping, fishing, hiking/nature study, picnicking, sunbathing, swimming. Amenities: barbecue grills, boat ramp, drinking water, picnic tables, primitive campsites, restrooms. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
Selma Hughes Park is a small neighborhood park on the north shore of Lake Austin. With 400 feet of grassy shoreline, Selma Hughes Park offers several shady picnic areas with nice views of the upper reaches of Lake Austin. Available Activities: Fishing, Nature Study, Picnicking, Sunbathing, Swimming. Amenities: Barbecue Grills, Picnic Tables, Restroom. Click on park name for more information.
The Park contains a 2 mile long concrete multi-use trail, which is ADA accessible and is suitable for bicycling and in-line skating. Perhaps the gem of the park is a 3 mile foot traffic only primitive hiking trail which threads its way through forest steep hills, valleys and offers a glimpse of downtown Austin from ridge tops. The trail skirts two ponds and Onion Creek, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching. Available Activities: baseball, soccer, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, roller blading, wildlife/nature observation. Amenities: baseball fields (5), soccer field (4), playscapes, restrooms . Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
Tom Hughes Park is an excellent place to swim, sunbathe, or just watch the sun set over Lake Travis. A number of primitive trails with steep inclines lead down to the water's edge, providing close-up views of an unusual diversity of Hill Country flora. Available Activities: Hiking, Scuba Diving, Sunbathing, Swimming. Amenities: restrooms (portable toilets). Click on park name for more information.
Webberville Park is a favorite location for lazy afternoons of fishing, picnicking, horseback riding, or just shooting the breeze. Available Activities: basketball, canoeing/boating/kayaking, fishing, hiking, nature study, picnicking, soccer, softball, volleyball. Amenities: ADA accessible fishing pier, barbecue grills, basketball court, boat ramp, drinking water, equestrian accessibility, group shelters (3) with lights and electrical outlets, nature/hiking trails, playgrounds, restrooms, soccer fields, softball fields, volleyball courts. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve was founded in 1974 to protect some pristine Texas Hill Country and to provide nature education programs. Visitors enjoy 2 1/2 miles of hiking trails that pass through woodland, grassland, and streamside habitats. Available Activities: hiking, nature study. Amenities: Trails: Accessible every day from light to dark. Click on park name for more information.
This is a neighborhood park in Oak Hill that is the result of an interlocal agreement between the city of Austin and Travis County. Available Activities: picnicking, hiking. Amenities: playscapes, ballfield, picnic tables, trails. Click on park name for more information.
Berry Springs Park and Preserve is utilized for passive recreational uses including camping, hiking and fishing. The park features a 2.5 mile hike/bike trail that will eventually connect to Georgetown Parks and Recreation trails. Click on park name for more information.
The 100-acre first phase of the park includes eleven soccer fields, two softball fields, a football field circled by a 400-meter track, eight tennis courts, six basketball courts and a playscape. There is also a crushed granite hike and bike trail along the perimeter of the developed parkland. Or, take a ride on the Cedar Rock Railroad miniature train to view the landscapes and habitat the park has to offer. Click on park name for more information. (see less text)... (see more text)
The dominant feature of the park is what appear to be two small lakes connected by a narrow channel that passes under a raised roadway, thus the name Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes Park currently provides Williamson County residents with a pavilion and a fishing dock and several acres of open area to picnic and hike. Click on park name for more information.
