Austin Nature and Science Center
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: The Austin Nature and Science Center provides education and recreation with exhibits featuring rescued animals, a dino pit, a nature trail, and an indoor lab and educational exhibit....
The Lowdown: A fun, educational, and free way to spend time with your family.
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Bartholomew District Park
Area of Austin: Northeast,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Bartholomew District Park is a 57-acre park with a swimming pool, playground, baseball fields, tennis courts, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A lovely place to take a break from shopping or driving on I-35 and go for a nice family picnic.
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Battlebend Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Battlebend Park is a small (4.9 acre) park in south Austin, named after the neighborhood it is located in, Battlebend Springs, a pleasant working-class neighborhood established in the 1970's. It has a few picnic tables and benches in the shade, one covere...
The Lowdown: A pleasant park with nice landscaping to enjoy if you're in the neighborhood.
Features: Battlebend Park is a small (4.9 acre) park in south Austin, named after the neighborhood it is located in, Battlebend Springs, a pleasant working-class neighborhood established in the 1970's. It has a few picnic tables and benches in the shade, one covere...
The Lowdown: A pleasant park with nice landscaping to enjoy if you're in the neighborhood.
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Brushy Creek Lake Park
Area of Austin: Northwest,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Brushy Creek Lake Park is a newly improved 90-acre park featuring a water playscape and a small man-made lake. Other features of the park are a playground, a hike and bike trail, an exercise station, picnic tables and BBQ grills, 3 covered picnic pavilion...
The Lowdown: A very entertaining and cool way to spend a summer afternoon.
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Cherry Creek Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Cherry Creek Park is a tiny (0.9 acre) neighborhood park in south Austin near the Brodie/Slaughter intersection. It has four picnic tables (two in the shade), three benches (one in the shade), and one playscape with four slides. ...
The Lowdown: A nice little park to visit if you live in the neighborhood or are passing by; not worth a long drive.
Features: Cherry Creek Park is a tiny (0.9 acre) neighborhood park in south Austin near the Brodie/Slaughter intersection. It has four picnic tables (two in the shade), three benches (one in the shade), and one playscape with four slides. ...
The Lowdown: A nice little park to visit if you live in the neighborhood or are passing by; not worth a long drive.
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Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek
Area of Austin: Southwest,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Circle C Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek is a large (545-acre) park located in the Circle C neighborhood but open to the public. The park features a playground with 2 playscapes with slides, swings, and a jungle gym. There are also picnic tables, two...
The Lowdown: A park with shaded a shaded playscape and a jungle gym in a nice neighborhood.
Features: Circle C Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek is a large (545-acre) park located in the Circle C neighborhood but open to the public. The park features a playground with 2 playscapes with slides, swings, and a jungle gym. There are also picnic tables, two...
The Lowdown: A park with shaded a shaded playscape and a jungle gym in a nice neighborhood.
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Dick Nichols District Park
Area of Austin: Southwest,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Dick Nichols is a large (152-acre) city park which features a playground, picnic tables, picnic pavilion, barbecues, lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, one softball field, one multi-purpose field, a large sw...
The Lowdown: More choices than the average park; a very attractive and nice park in a nice neighborhood.
Features: Dick Nichols is a large (152-acre) city park which features a playground, picnic tables, picnic pavilion, barbecues, lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, one softball field, one multi-purpose field, a large sw...
The Lowdown: More choices than the average park; a very attractive and nice park in a nice neighborhood.
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Eastwoods Park
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Eastwoods Park is a medium-sized (9.9 acres) park located right by the University of Texas, featuring playscapes, tennis courts, a softball field, a basketball court, picnic tables, short hiking trails, and a wading pool....
The Lowdown: An attractive and underutilized natural setting in the middle of an urban locale.
Features: Eastwoods Park is a medium-sized (9.9 acres) park located right by the University of Texas, featuring playscapes, tennis courts, a softball field, a basketball court, picnic tables, short hiking trails, and a wading pool....
The Lowdown: An attractive and underutilized natural setting in the middle of an urban locale.
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Eilers Park
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Eilers Park is a small (8.96-acre) park that includes Deep Eddy Pool (reviewed separately). The actual area of the park that is located outside the pool grounds is tiny. It includes several picnic tables, a small playscape, and two swings. The park is als...
The Lowdown: A small park for a nice picnic before or after a swim in Deep Eddy Pool.
Features: Eilers Park is a small (8.96-acre) park that includes Deep Eddy Pool (reviewed separately). The actual area of the park that is located outside the pool grounds is tiny. It includes several picnic tables, a small playscape, and two swings. The park is als...
The Lowdown: A small park for a nice picnic before or after a swim in Deep Eddy Pool.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $12Features: Enchanted Rock is a large state park featuring a huge pink granite exfoliation dome, hiking trails, picnic tables, and tent camping....
The Lowdown: A very unique place that everyone should see (and climb) at least once in his or her life.
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Garrison District Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Garrison District Park is a large (40-acre) city park which features a municipal swimming pool, a softball field/sports complex, a basketball court, a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a trail through the park. ...
The Lowdown: An unexpected and peaceful escape to a woodland in the middle of Austin.
Features: Garrison District Park is a large (40-acre) city park which features a municipal swimming pool, a softball field/sports complex, a basketball court, a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a trail through the park. ...
The Lowdown: An unexpected and peaceful escape to a woodland in the middle of Austin.
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Little Stacy Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Little Stacy is a 6.73 acre park in Travis Heights, featuring a wading pool, a playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, and barbecue grills....
The Lowdown: A quaint, lovely park in a wonderful old neighborhood.
Features: Little Stacy is a 6.73 acre park in Travis Heights, featuring a wading pool, a playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, and barbecue grills....
The Lowdown: A quaint, lovely park in a wonderful old neighborhood.
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Longhorn Cavern State Park
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $34Features: The main reason to visit this park is the amazing cave, the Longhorn Cavern, with cave tours led by a guide that last about 1 hour 25 minutes. There is also a snack bar and gift shop in the main building, an educational exhibit about the CCC in another ne...
The Lowdown: The cave is an amazing sight and seems to be entertaining to children of all ages.
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Longview Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Longview Park is a medium-sized (20-acre) city park which features a playground, picnic tables, basketball court, softball field, and a trail....
The Lowdown: A quiet park with a fun playscape to enjoy during the day.
Features: Longview Park is a medium-sized (20-acre) city park which features a playground, picnic tables, basketball court, softball field, and a trail....
The Lowdown: A quiet park with a fun playscape to enjoy during the day.
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Mabel Davis District Park
Area of Austin: Southeast,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Mabel Davis District Park is a large (50-acre) park featuring a skate park, municipal swimming pool, playground, basketball court, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A great place to skate, watch skaters, or play for a while.
Features: Mabel Davis District Park is a large (50-acre) park featuring a skate park, municipal swimming pool, playground, basketball court, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A great place to skate, watch skaters, or play for a while.
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Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Mary Moore Searight is a large (344-acre) park off of Slaughter Lane. It features a popular 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables and a large picnic pavilion, barbecue grills, hike and bike trails, equestrian trails, a soccer and softball ...
The Lowdown: A former ranch turned park, where you can experience nature encounters and recreation.
Features: Mary Moore Searight is a large (344-acre) park off of Slaughter Lane. It features a popular 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables and a large picnic pavilion, barbecue grills, hike and bike trails, equestrian trails, a soccer and softball ...
The Lowdown: A former ranch turned park, where you can experience nature encounters and recreation.
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Mayfield Park and Preserve
Area of Austin: West,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Mayfield Park is a 22-acre park in the Tarrytown are that includes an 1870's cottage, ponds, and gardens in a tranquil setting with strolling peacocks....
The Lowdown: A beautiful and serene enchanted garden to share with your loved ones.
Features: Mayfield Park is a 22-acre park in the Tarrytown are that includes an 1870's cottage, ponds, and gardens in a tranquil setting with strolling peacocks....
The Lowdown: A beautiful and serene enchanted garden to share with your loved ones.
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Perry Playground Park
Area of Austin: West,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Perry Playground Park is a 6-acre park located next to Highland Park Elementary School, featuring a great playground as well as sports fields and hiking trails....
The Lowdown: The outstanding playground is the major incentive for visiting this park, but the sports fields and hiking trail are nice bonuses.
Features: Perry Playground Park is a 6-acre park located next to Highland Park Elementary School, featuring a great playground as well as sports fields and hiking trails....
The Lowdown: The outstanding playground is the major incentive for visiting this park, but the sports fields and hiking trail are nice bonuses.
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Ramsey Park
Area of Austin: West,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Ramsey Park is a 5-acre park featuring a pool, playground, bsketball 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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Round Rock Memorial Park
Area of Austin: North,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Round Rock Memorial Park is a very nice 7-acre family park featuring a beautiful creek, picnic tables, barbecues, a playground, a trail, and a softball field....
The Lowdown: A lovely way to spend an afternoon, with a perfect walk for young children.
Features: Round Rock Memorial Park is a very nice 7-acre family park featuring a beautiful creek, picnic tables, barbecues, a playground, a trail, and a softball field....
The Lowdown: A lovely way to spend an afternoon, with a perfect walk for young children.
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Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park
Area of Austin: East,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: 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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South Austin Park
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: South Austin Park is a small (11-acre) neighborhood park featuring a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a softball field, and a recreation center. ...
The Lowdown: A nice little park for playing with the kids.
Features: South Austin Park is a small (11-acre) neighborhood park featuring a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a softball field, and a recreation center. ...
The Lowdown: A nice little park for playing with the kids.
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St. Elmo Playground
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: St. Elmo playground is an elementary school playground that has joint ownership with Austin Parks and Recreation, so is also listed as a park. It has two playscapes, swings, a softball field, and several benches....
The Lowdown: A nice shady playground to stop and play for a while.
Features: St. Elmo playground is an elementary school playground that has joint ownership with Austin Parks and Recreation, so is also listed as a park. It has two playscapes, swings, a softball field, and several benches....
The Lowdown: A nice shady playground to stop and play for a while.
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The Treaty Oak
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: The Treaty Oak is a 500 year old Live Oak tree that plays an important part in Texas history....
The Lowdown: Teach your kids a history lesson while visiting this amazing tree.
Features: The Treaty Oak is a 500 year old Live Oak tree that plays an important part in Texas history....
The Lowdown: Teach your kids a history lesson while visiting this amazing tree.
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Westenfield Park
Area of Austin: West,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Westenfield Park is a small (11-acre) neighborhood park featuring a swimming pool, playground, picnic tables, basketball court, tennis courts, softball field, and small pavilion....
The Lowdown: A popular little neighborhood park in a pleasant neighborhood.
Features: Westenfield Park is a small (11-acre) neighborhood park featuring a swimming pool, playground, picnic tables, basketball court, tennis courts, softball field, and small pavilion....
The Lowdown: A popular little neighborhood park in a pleasant neighborhood.
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Windmill Run Park
Area of Austin: Southwest,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Windmill Run is a small (16 acres) county park with two playscapes, one for younger kids and one for older kids, a hiking trail, a ballfield, and a few picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A small intimate park for a nice family picnic.
Features: Windmill Run is a small (16 acres) county park with two playscapes, one for younger kids and one for older kids, a hiking trail, a ballfield, and a few picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A small intimate park for a nice family picnic.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Stroll down lovely shaded paths with your loved ones. Smell fragrant blossoms. Admire the thriving plants, labeled for your edification....
The Lowdown: A beautiful nature experience to enjoy with your family.
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Zilker Park
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Zilker Park is a huge (351 acres) and very popular park. It contains Barton Springs Pool, a large playground, a train that runs through the park regularly, numerous picnic tables, sports fields, sand volleyball courts, a disc golf course, a snack bar, acc...
The Lowdown: Zilker Park is a very popular, beautiful, and entertaining park that is used for a wide variety of purposes.
Features: Zilker Park is a huge (351 acres) and very popular park. It contains Barton Springs Pool, a large playground, a train that runs through the park regularly, numerous picnic tables, sports fields, sand volleyball courts, a disc golf course, a snack bar, acc...
The Lowdown: Zilker Park is a very popular, beautiful, and entertaining park that is used for a wide variety of purposes.
