When my boyfriend said "let's go meet our friends at the peacock reserve", I didn't think twice about saying yes and I also didn't think twice about it being a ACTUAL place with peacocks. This place was honestly so cool. The peacocks free roam so it's important to be mindful where walking, and especially important to watch in their small parking lot as the birds wander into there as well. With that being said, there are no dogs allowed. We walked around the grounds a bit trying to find more birds. There's benches to sit, nice little water ponds to see, and a little trail as well. Would definitely advise going with closed toed shoes if you're planning to walk the trail. It's not really stroller friendly as there are branches and rocks scattered all along the path. I would definitely come back here, should I find myself back down in Austin. Such a wholesome and peaceful place! read more

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I first visited Mayfield Park several years ago when visiting Austin for the first time with my boyfriend who is from here. The park is famous for the peacocks that reside on land of nearly 23 acres. They're so beautiful to watch. The park also has koi ponds, hiking trails, gardens, and the Mayfield-Gutsch cottage that dates back to the 1870s. It's a beautiful and peaceful park to hike, walk, or just relax in. Extremely well maintained and cared for. It's also a place my sisters like to visit when they're in town to see me. read more

Our stop and smell the roses tour led us to Mayfield Park after grabbing our breakfast items. The peacocks are back!!! There were out and about in the park. The last time I was at Mayfield Park, the peacocks were not present. This morning crowd was gathered at the front of the park admiring the peacocks. One male peacock fanned his beautiful tail feathers. This happens most frequently during mating season. It was delightful to see the peacocks and eat our breakfast in the park. read more

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Cute little trail even on a hot day it's super shaded. People were there but it definitely wasn't crowded. Lots of signage so you don't get lost. Places to sit along the way. Great views of the lake! Port-o-potties at the parking area! And two peacocks to greet you at the front! read more

Hidden Gem There is something so wholesome and peaceful about this park. It's natural preserve for peacocks but there's so much more. There's hiking trails the will take you to the lake and of course the outdoor art museum. 10/10 peacocks read more

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-Not stroller-friendly at all. The trails are very rocky. My 3-year-old did okay getting around although she did fall a couple times. I carried my 1-year-old on me in a baby carrier and it worked out. -Comfortable, closed toe shoes are a must. -There is a nice garden area by the cottage if you're not doing the trails. -Small parking lot adjacent to park; overflow parking on street (the street parking is shared with sculpture garden next door and can fill up fast). -No indoor restrooms but there are 2 porta potties to the right of parking lot (opposite side from cottage). -Watch out for the peacocks -- they walk into parking lot. Saw someone nearly hit one. -No dogs allowed. Really nice park for low-commitment hiking. The trails aren't easy but they're short. Nice views of lake on one of the trails. Lovely peacocks wandering around. read more

It's just so lovely here! I went yesterday with my friend. Since it was midday and super hot, I didn't get to see the peacocks. They were likely hiding in the shade. The grounds are so well-kept. The gardens, cottage and ponds are just so charming. You will feel so relaxed while being here. This is a great spot to bring friends and family when they are visiting Austin. read more

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a park to see some peacocks!! along with some short trails. to see peacocks: once parking in the parking lot go to the left where you'll see little buildings. this is where the peacocks hang around. i went during the summer so i only saw one hiding in the shade. read more

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We mainly came for the garden with the ponds and flowers. There are a few trails you can walk but they are pretty rocky and not the best for weak ankles. Either way the pond area had several ponds with lilly pads and a water fall. There were some stone statues as well. You can rent out the building for events too. Parking was easy and it was a nice experience. read more

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A peaceful and scenic park with beautiful gardens to explore. I enjoyed walking around and seeing the peacocks, which made the visit especially memorable. It was a relaxing place to spend time outdoors. read more

Gorgeous place. Took my kids when they were little but will not go back. Car was broken into today and now I"m learning this is common thing. Police don't care, park services don't care. read more

Love love this place! Wonderful spot for photos. Nice, short trails. It's very well taken care of too. So peaceful. read more

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Love this park! Start by seeing the peacocks in the garden. The garden is really nice to walk around, with a little pond and cool structures. Then you can make your way down the trail, which is pretty accessible (some slight inclines though) and has beautiful views of the water, and you can also get close to the water. It's right next to Laguna Gloria too, so makes for a great double-event to walk around both! read more

I love this little park. It's so calming just to walk around the ponds, listen to the fountains, look at all the flowers, and watch the peafowl roam around. The grounds are all maintained by volunteers , which is pretty amazing. The short trails on the other side of the stonewalls are enjoyable as well. In all the years I've been stopping by, I don't think I've read the history on the place...or I've forgotten it. So, I guess I'll look it up, and head back again soon. How fortunate we are to have such a tranquil little garden in our city. read more

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Great place to visit if you're visiting Austin for the first time. You can explore the garden and the hiking area. If you're lucky, you may even see the peacocks roaming. Take your family here for a fun outing and pictures, free of charge. read more

Mayfield Park - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place has 3 free things which was fantastic--and very rare! 1st-- It had free parking which was great, because Lord knows nothing bothers me more than having to pay for parking. 2nd-- they had free entrance which was also great because with a large group of family members the ticket prices really add up quickly and we could have easily spent over a $100 over here and I am so glad that we did not have to 3rd--they have free roaming peacocks which were a fun sight to see! I saw 5 of them total I believe and it was fun trying to see them jump from one place to another. The peacocks did not get close to us and tended to stay on the roof for the duration of how long we visited which was about an hour including the coming in and leaving time. I think that it is definitely worth driving over here to see the peacocks and the garden. We came in December and so it was not as green as I suppose it would be in the summer but the trade off was to have better weather and not have to walk in over a 100ﾟ weather so I am happy about that . I saw reviews talking about people seeing ground keepers and I did not see any round keepers so we did not have any type of tour but I am definitely not complaining because I really enjoyed coming here it was a free and peaceful experience. It was very close to Mount Bonnell so we were able to visit both places and enjoy the nature of Austin. read more

Mayfield Park - Peacock! - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is absolutely beautiful. There are PEACOCKS!!!!!!! & PEAFOWL - which are the female version! Just hanging around! Hanging around town! With their long, feathered tails that they use to charm each other. You'll see them atop the tree branches & the tops of the buildings at the park. Then if you walk around to the side/back, they're scattered amongst the grounds, feeding off the floor & hanging out in a squad. They're adorable! The mayfield park etiquette warns against approaching them - you don't want to bother them, but they'll come close enough that you'll be able to take a photograph, or at least zoom in a little & take a great, sharp capture. I was visiting a friend who lives in Austin & this park was on our must-see list. He absolutely had to show me the peafowl & I'm so very glad he did! I was enamored! I honestly like the female ones better :) This is a beautiful spot for a date, or to bring kids (as long as they don't run towards the animals). If you can get your kids to stand by and observe, the animals might just come up to you & you can get some lovely photographs with them, or just appreciate them as is. The ponds have a toooooon of koi fish. They are very fascinating creatures. They make the funniest, most cutest faces. I had a lot of fun looking at the koi fish too, which wasn't even the reason my friend brought me to this park. Such a lovely place, a must-visit especially if ur in Austin for only a short period of time! read more

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Nice quiet park in Austin. Many peacocks along the trails. Parking is free. A short walk to the lake and a short drive to Mount Bonnell. read more

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See the peacocks here! It took a while to find them but the peacocks are usually gathered together. Move slowly as to not scare them. read more

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Mayfield Park Small park in Austin which has kitchen fish and peacocks. Very pleasant and peaceful and area with different plants and foilage. Nothing fancy but just a nice quiet park. read more

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I didn't stay long. Not really sure what the fuss is about this place. The paths are super narrow, and rough. There's nothing to really see once you see the peacocks that are up by the parking lot and the gated area with koi fish. I took my pictures and left. read more

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Although I have worked in Austin for many years, I haven't lived there for over 25 and I never had the pleasure of visiting Mayfield Park. Sadly, the occasion was the memorial service for my beloved grandson. The cottage and grounds can be rented out either for seven hours or the day. The rest of the park remains open to the public. The city of Austin owns the 23 acre property. I am so glad we found it and that the day my daughter had chosen was actually available as it is a quite popular location for many types of events as well as graduation pictures. I went and toured it with a city employee by the name of Sonya, who is absolutely a wealth of information and suggestions. She toured me through the cottage which is quite large and they readily oh wow a gathering of about 50 people. Should you rent the cottage you get about 2 acres of the grounds that are fenced in and house beautiful peacocks and ponds of fish. Sonya expressed she felt it really was a perfect location for memorial as some of their properties are a lot bigger and some just way too small. We rented it for a seven hour block of time from 11 AM to 6 PM on a Saturday the 21st of Jan. It had a sweet little kitchen right in the center with all the necessities, although we didn't intend to use it. It was still nice to have a place to stage the light refreshments. We planned to provide after the service. A very large wraparound porch, which is completely enclosed, served as a location for seating for about 70 people if needed. We would move everything indoors in case of rain, but as it turned out, the sun actually came out at the very start of the service, which we decided to hold outside on the patio, I think the location was so conducive to peacefulness that our guests chose to stay and partake of refreshments and just relax and chat which was very comforting to those of us mourning. The dining room of the cottage has a very large wooden table with a thick glass covering protecting the wood which we covered with table cloths, and we were able to put all the food and dessert and silverware and such out for our guests. The cottage also has about six large trash barrels which we placed strategically around the cottage so that it was convenient for people to place their trash after they had a bite to eat , the tables and chairs needed to stay indoors, with the exception of a set of white wooden outdoor folding chairs which we took outside and made sure that family and the elderly had a place to sit during the service. Everything worked out, and the location was very much appreciated. You do have to rent it, -it costs about $1150 including the deposit (which is refundable) for a seven hour time slot but it I will tell you if you are able to swing that, it's well worth it. Be sure to ask for Sonya to help with your plan and a gentleman named Ruben (a city employee) was readily available- he hosed down the entire patio and rocked area just before our rental time, unlocked everything regarding the cottage entrances, Turned off the heat and made himself available in general. He was outstanding, and very much appreciated. (There is one negative and you need to make a mental note because it's important. Sadly in the smallish designated parking lot and the street parking that is available, there are many,many smash and grabs by thieves, and in fact one occurred while we were there. We were told not to leave anything, absolutely nothing inside our vehicles.) read more

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If you want to spend an afternoon immersed in nature this is 100% your spot! The paths are mostly surrounded by trees so you're not in direct sun light. I particularly enjoyed the the flowing streams with stepping stones and the stairs built from natural tree branches and rocks. This is a fantastic spot to bring the kids but it does not accommodate a stroller. The koi fish and peacocks were highly entertaining. Great place to walk, read a book, or if you're like me; have your zoom therapy session by the waters edge! read more

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10/25/21 Quality/Quantity - Very small park. A bunch of quick trails. If you chose to go that route, I recommend Lake Trail or Main Trail; but honestly not really worth the time and effort. Clean. Outhouses for toilets. Small parking lot, but more than enough parking as I do NOT see a lot of people going out of their way to come here. Atmosphere - The highlights of this park are the free roaming peacocks. There is also a "garden" which is very small. If I had young kids, this park would have been a good fit. Service - N/A Price - Free, how can you NOT like free. Owner Suggestion - Thanks for all you do. read more

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Peacocks are the main attractions. The trail is pretty decent . Free parking 1 mile to Mount Bonell Good for photoshoots Free read more

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At this point in my Yelping, I have stopped reviewing parks, tourist spots, and chained stores just bc I get so behind when traveling. It's like yay, I found a cool place via Yelp but then it becomes a daunting count for another pending review. Anyway... Enough with my gibberish... This park is free and totally worth going. After hitting up Mount Bonnell literally across the street, check this place out with its nice gardens, well-groomed grounds, coy fish pond, and of course the major hit, peacocks! Make sure you look up as they can nest themselves on the roof or tree branches. They aren't too afraid of humans if you want to get a close up picture. This was a truly amazing place to stare at peacocks bc basically where else can you see them roam around -- and for FREE. The grounds also had picnic tables where families were enjoying themselves. The ponds were serene to look at as well with its lily pads. And bonus, there are trails if you're more into walking or jogging. The designated parking lot was pretty much full. But the street parking had plenty of people squeezing their cars every which way. This place was def a hit even around the late afternoon. read more

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Quite time outside of these beauties walking around me today. I was also able to feed one which was super cool. read more

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Mayfield Park is a gem! First off, it is totally free. You can park nearby and walk right in. There are plenty of mini trails leading to the lake nearby. I loved seeing all the mini plots of land that people maintained. A lot of people grow flowers and herbs here. The park also featured koi ponds, with fish of all ages and sizes- so fun! The best part of this park is watching the peacocks. There are over a dozen of them in the park. As long as you don't aggravate them, you can get pretty close. And wow, they make for beautiful pictures. A diamond in the rough and a must-visit when you're in the area! read more

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We visited Mayfield Park on 12/16/2023. We walked some of the trails but the gardens were closed due to a private event. We saw a peacock though! It was very comfortable around us, as it walked very close to us. read more

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This place is beautiful and well maintained. There is a cluster of ponds at the center. I took my nephew's there, and they loved finding turtles, dragonflies (or damsel flies, not sure), little critters, and watching the koy fish. I did not tell them about the peacocks, ahead of time, and loved watching their raw reaction to seeing them. They had a lovely little garden trail, whih the boys enjoyed as much as I did. Begind the park, there is a trail, where you can take a short hike, good enough to make even the most reluctant napper, want to take a nap afterwards. read more

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I enjoyed a delightful spring walk along the lush green trails. The peacocks were calling in their distinctive fashion while roaming about on the grass, and children were exploring safety under the watchful eyes of their moms. The grounds are well kept - the only stray "item" I found during my visit was a lost pacifier on one trail. #MomFriendly #ChildFriendly Thanks, everyone! read more

Mayfield Park - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Free park with limited parking, but street parking is available. Peacocks preserve is located here and it is nice tO see free range peacocks. They are so pretty and there are nice grounds to enjoy with ponds and koi. Very peaceful even with a crowd of people. There are nice way walking trails to see greenery and part of the lake. Budget 35 minutes for trail walking and seeing peacocks. Covert Park is up the street, go there first or next for adventures in this area. read more

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Maybe not the best time of the year to go since most of the flora were shriveled or dead but it's an interesting place to spend a quick 10 minutes for peacock sighting. Parking space should be enough for weekend visit as I can't imagine anyone staying that long. Paved grounds in the house part so it's friendly for all ages. There's a few photo opportunities and is a good stop if you've finished Mt Bonnell trail nearby. read more

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I have always disliked peacocks. They trigger my trypophobia--yes, I know, that is not a real phobia. However, I have willingly visited this park three times so far because it's good to step out of my comfort zone. Forcing myself to stare at those terrifying eyespots is good or something as I am trying to employ systematic desensitization/exposure therapy. The trails in this park are short, and there's not much to look at. There are no real bathrooms and just one porta potty, which really isn't adequate in such a frequented park. The parking lot is small, but I've always gotten a spot. read more

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Short (and mean short) hike that allows you to get great views of the lake. Also some areas where people picnic and relax. Great spot for a short walk. Love to see the peacocks! It always seems like they are posing for you. read more

Mayfield Park - Peacocks - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Currently CLOSED. Looked beautiful from the outside. Hopefully next time I'm in town, I'll be able to go inside. *** double check. May be open open. read more

Mayfield Park is one of my favorite places in the city. It's always fun to being friends and family here when they are visiting to see the beautiful peacocks. The garden area where the peacocks are is a beautiful stroll. You can enjoy the fish in the ponds or just simply resting on the benches throughout. There are also several trails to explore here. I love the little creek and the huge rocks along the trails. The trails here are what I'd consider easy to medium. They are rocky as most are in Austin. The length was perfect for my 3.5 year old. It's a great spot to bring the kids to expend their energy and enjoy a hike. read more

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This is a beautiful place to visit! Be very careful when arriving because the peacocks are free-roaming and sometimes they walk into the street and parking lot. Look up at the trees! The female peacocks (peahens) like to hang out in the trees. They don't allow pups near the peacock area but I think they are allowed on the trail nearby. Peacocks are not the most tolerant birds so I left my pup at home. You'll definitely get some beautiful pictures here. I highly recommend coming here with family and friends. read more

Mayfield Park - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The free roaming peacocks are a real thing. I'd say that's the main highlight. Cute little park, with 30 or so spaces for parking. Wander around, walk the trails, maybe about an hour or so if you're at a leisure pace. It's pretty and peaceful. read more

Beauty has no price! This park is open to all with free admission. Come check out these beautiful peacocks and the-so-ordinary peahens. It's a rare treat to see the peacocks dance and spread their mesmerizing feathers. read more

Mayfield Park - Parks Near Me - Austin, Texas