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Dove Springs District Park

Large park with a playground & a pool, plus baseball, basketball, tennis & other sports.

Turkey Creek Trailhead

Bob Wentz Park

Dog-friendly gathering spot for swimming & picnics, with BBQs & a ramp for non-motorized boats.

Bartholomew District Park

This park has disc golf, a creek & picnic areas along with sports facilities on 57 acres.

Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

Downtown riverfront park & popular kayaking, picnicking & fishing spot with trail access.

Waterloo Park

This public park with a walking trail is the site of occasional events such as music festivals.

Jessica Hollis Park

Dittmar Neighborhood Park

Fields, trails, an outdoor pool & rec center with weight room & youth activities on nearly 13 acres.

Garrison Park

Walking trails traverse this tree-filled park with a swimming pool, basketball court & playground.

Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek

Park with disc golf, volleyball & basketball courts, a playground, fields & 5.9 miles of trails.

Springwoods Park

Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus tennis, volleyball & an open field.

St. Edward's Greenbelt

80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.

Ramsey Neighborhood Park

Neighborhood park with a playground, outdoor pool, tennis & basketball courts & a softball field.

Onion Creek Greenbelt

555-acre regional park with an off-leash dog policy, pond & recreation trails for hiking & walks.

Balcones District Park

Park offering tennis & basketball courts, a pool & a scenic creek with a nature trail & waterfall.

Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park

This park along a popular hike & bike trail has baseball fields & a pedestrian bridge over the lake.

Austin Visitor Center

River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead

Park featuring a riverside walking trail with steps, elevation changes & picturesque views.

Dick Nichols District Park

This 152-acre space features play areas, a walking trail, picnic tables, a pool & sport courts.

Littlefield Fountain