Outdoors in Austin

Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

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

Bob Wentz Park

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

River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead

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

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.

Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller

Dove Springs District Park

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

Dick Nichols District Park

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

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park

This park features play equipment, a disc golf course & a trail leading to the Colorado River.

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.

Springwoods Park

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

Jessica Hollis Park

Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park

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

Ramsey Neighborhood Park

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

Bartholomew District Park

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

St. Edward's Greenbelt

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

Waterloo Park

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

The Natural Gardener

Charming, organic nursery with a store for planting supplies, plus butterfly & herb gardens.

Balcones District Park

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

Mansfield Dam Park

Waterfront park on Lake Travis offering swimming, boating, scuba diving & picnicking.