Parks in Austin, Texas

If you need to be refreshed, head west of downtown to 400-acre Zilker Park, at 2100 Barton Spring Road, Au... More on Off the Beaten Path: Texas

The pool is closed Thursdays 9 AM - 7 PM, year-round for cleaning. From 5 - 8 AM, the pool is unguarded; gu... More on SwimmersGuide

Native plant botanical center with nature trails, display gardens, interpretive center and gift shop. Tues.... More on AustinTexas.org

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the nation’s only facility dedicated to the study and pres... More on igougo

Mount Bonnell is more of a tourist spot than a hiking destination. Nevertheless it does provide a short tra... More on Austinexplorer.com

Beautiful view of Austin, TX. More on GeckoGo

Zilker Park in southwest Austin includes the popular, naturally fed Barton Springs swimming pool (open year... More on traveltex

Zilker Park is great for families . More on Trekaroo

In 1948, Emma Long was the first woman elected to the city council of a large Texas city; she served on the... More on wildtexas.com

Great hike very close to Austin. Began just outside park (no fee). Easy hik More on Trails

My husband and I were married here in the gardens in July 2007. This is a beautiful natural park with ponds... More on Yahoo! Travel

It's quiet and peaceful . More on Yahoo! Travel

The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve protects 227 acres of land in Hill Country. At the preserve are two and ... More on Weather.com

You also get a nice view of the basin. More on KidsPlayParks

about St. Edward's University: St. Edward's hosts a variety of events open to the community, including show... More on GoCityKids

From the steps of the main building you have great views of downtown Austin. More on TripAdvisor

Inscription. Named for family of 1853-57 Texas Governor, Elisha Marshall Pease (1812-83), within whose earl... More on HMDB

Austin lore says General Custer and his cavalry camped here during the Civil War; the general also may have... More on KidsPlayParks

Located on Lake Austin, 215-acre Commons Ford Park features opportunities for boating, fishing, nature stud... More on wildtexas.com

My husband and Iove this trail. We have hiked it many times. An early Spri More on Trails