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West Enfield Neighborhood Pool

Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: West Enfield Neighborhood Pool is a small pool located in West Enfield Park right off Mopac....
The Lowdown: A favorite swimming spot for neighborhood residents, with shade and a sundeck to make it special.

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Boggy Creek Farm

Area of Austin: East, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Boggy Creek Farm is a five-acre farm in East Austin that sells fresh produce twice a week. ...
The Lowdown: A very pleasant way to kick off your weekend, by meeting some friendly people and chickens while buying organic produce.

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Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park

Area of Austin: East, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park, the newest park in Austin, is a large (362-acre) park along the banks of the river, featuring primarily softball fields at this time....
The Lowdown: A large, quiet, park with lots of potential.

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East Communities Branch YMCA Pool

Area of Austin: Northeast, Price for a family of four: $70
Features: The East Communities Branch YMCA is an attractive facility that has a beautiful pool area, along the lines of a mini-water park, and offers birthday party packages for members and non-members....
The Lowdown: A fantastic and highly entertaining water playground with water slides that can be visited for free with a guest pass.

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Catfish Parlour

Area of Austin: Northwest, North, Southeast, Price for a family of four: $30
Features: The Catfish Parlour is a fun, informal local restaurant specializing in Southern-style fish and seafood....
The Lowdown: An old-fashioned restaurant that welcomes families and offers many little touches that make your visit special.

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Ramsey Park

Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Ramsey Park is a 5-acre park featuring a pool, playground, basketball court, tennis court, s softball field, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: Ramsey Park is a wonderful place to relax while your kids have a ball.

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Area of Austin: Southwest, Price for a family of four: $20
Features: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a botanical garden featuring native plants with an emphasis on protection, conservation, and restoration....
The Lowdown: Go now for the Big Bugs exhibit, but prepare your kids for a few hours of thinking, learning, and enjoying natural beauty (no mindless entertainment).

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Texas Renaissance Festival

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $200
Features: The Texas Renaissance Festival is a huge event and annual tradition for many fans of days gone by, featuring shows, games, rides, shopping, and food from Medieval to Renaissance times....
The Lowdown: An excellent way to escape from everyday life into a fantasy world.

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Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Area of Austin: Northwest, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: This large park features a swimming pool, pond, picnic areas, baseball fields, tennis courts, and playscapes....
The Lowdown: A large, shady, and entertaining park for families.

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The Big Bounce

Area of Austin: Northwest, Price for a family of four: $20
Features: A large, clean, well-run inflatable playground....
The Lowdown: A fun place to go burn off some energy!

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