We took our late‑night Rudy's haul over to Central Park on W 38th St, figuring it'd be a quick,…read morequiet place to sit and eat. It was definitely dark, but the lighting that does exist is placed well enough that it doesn't feel sketchy. There's some kind of water feature running through the middle--maybe a creek, maybe drainage runoff, hard to tell at night--but it adds a little atmosphere. A meandering sidewalk rings the water, which actually makes the space feel more intentional than you'd expect for a small neighborhood park. Peaceful, empty, and honestly a pretty good spot to decompress with BBQ before heading out. Not fancy, not fussy--just a simple park that doesn't make you regret stopping by after hours.

Technically I think this park is part of Central Market and/or the Central Park Shopping center...I…read moredunno. But I looove this little walking track. It runs right along the play scape and patio of central market. On a nice day we like to take the dogs around the track a few times then one person will go into CM and get some gelato. mmm One time we were there and these cute little kids were using the food trays from CM as sleds and sliding down the hills in the middle of the track. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't kinda jealous. next time.....

Springtime made for an excellent time to visit this park, as there were lots of enjoyable…read morewildflowers springing up out of the ground everywhere (my partner could tell you how often I paused our hike to get photos of a new flower I saw along the trail, LOL). Entry was a very fairly priced $5 per person. We were given a map, which if I'm being honest, helped guide us to the parking but didn't offer quite as much help later with the trails, LOL. Really they need some better signage up for the trails. More than half the time we weren't sure which trail we were on or if we were even on a trail that was marked on the map... Good thing the park ranger told us we were "free to explore!" Some of their plaques with information on them could use replacing too, as sun or weather damage has made them fairly illegible. (I'm one of those weirdos that actually likes to stop and read those things, haha. I especially enjoyed the one that had the history of the Reimers family on it.) Seemed to be plenty of parking, all paved too. There was a really nice station at the first parking lot with indoor plumbed bathrooms, a shady overhang, picnic tables, and water fountain (it even tasted pretty good!). The trail that runs along and overlooks the river is probably the "main event" for most visitors to this park, however it is also somewhere you can get adventurous with rock climbing, mountain biking, and riding on horseback. Pretty neat! There were also trails that led all the way down to the river, where you were permitted to swim and/or fish. Hooray for somewhere you can do unattended swimming! Sometimes that's a rarity, so I appreciate you can get in, splash around, and cool off here. =) My partner and I really only explored about half of the trails available at this park, so we may have to come back again sometime to do the rest. The big loop looked to have some good elevation changes and scenery that most parks near Austin are mostly flat or boring hills.

Came in on a Saturday for a short hike as part of a trip to lake Travis. Overall great experience,…read more10$ per person. Lots of different hiking trails as well as rock climbing for a fee as well. Saw some people in the river/beach area as well although we didn't join. Amazing nature and scenery, would come back to explore further if Im in the area.

I just moved into this neighborhood so I like to take a hike every other day or so to get to know…read morethings. I'd heard this park existed and just happened to wonder upon it one day. There was what I think may be a birthday party going on and all you could hear in the air was the sound of people laughing and having a great time. Maybe that impacted my mood but i experienced and excellent walk through this park. I could see myself coming out here to Barbecue and laugh with friends myself. They have basket ball volley and a great spot for pic-nics. I think more people really need to make use of this park because its a great spot on the South East that I don't think gets enough attention. P.S. I almost forgot to mention the playground and beautiful landscaping!

Definition of a quaint neighborhood park. Very peaceful. They have a track that goes around the…read morepark, playground, and an area with some workout equipment. Enjoyed a nice 2 mile jog there. A nice break from some of busier parks here in Austin.

I met my Muay Thai trainer/coach here for a Sunday morning training session. The park was easy to…read morefind and had a basketball court, restrooms, playground, baseball field, benches, and paths. During my session we used the basketball court and ran the baseball field since neither were in use while we trained. Overall a decent park but it all depends on what you had planned while visiting. There is a decent amount of parking based the size of the park.

Would love to give more stars for this park. The only…read moreproblems -from my experience- are from others who go there... 1) It's NOT a leash-free park, but a large number of people think it's ok and allow their dogs off-leash. Dismissive owners range from "it's ok, my dog(s) [is/are] friendly" (despite concerns/quarrels) to complete disregard of picking up their dog's poop (or bagging it and leaving the bag on the ground). Dog owners can absolutely make or break your experience. And yes, I'm a dog-owner! Kinda sad for me to report that I'm kinda happy that APD frequently visits! 2) People leave trash or their dog's poop bags around. Picnic tables by the playground area or the pavilion can be littered with trash. Poop bags can be spotted throughout (so sad- how hard is it to deposit the trash/poop bags in the receptacles provided?). Wish people took care of their trash better so that others can enjoy this park! 3) As a former baseball coach, the poop situation is ridiculous regarding the fields. Imagine YOUR kid trying to stop a ball and diving into poop - not cool. This park used to be a place that kids could gather, learn, and play baseball: It's become a cesspool of poop and uncaring dog-owners (shame on you!). 4) There's so much more positive about this park, but unfortunately the prior mentions seriously cloud any purpose of other comments. Yes, bathrooms (if they're open/not vandalized). Yes, trails (if there aren't teenage pot smokers present). Yes, an awesome basketball court! Yes, there's a historical graveyard next to the basketball court. Yes, nice parking. If those who visited this park did their part - following the laws, picking up after themselves, etc - then Longview deserves 5 stars. As it is as of this post, sadly: 1 star.

I stumbled upon this park/trail after visiting the tiny, cute Lindshire Park on lindshire Lane (off…read moreslaughter) There are several entrances but we entered on Lindshire. There is a gravel trail but no trailhead. The bluebonnets were amazing. There isn't really a way to get "lost" as you are nestled between neighborhoods, but there are lots of intersecting trails. Bring your phone so you can follow along if needed. I didn't bring water and my dog was getting thirsty so we connected back to the road and found a nice man who gave us water. I will definitely try these trails out again. We saw several people and dogs enjoying the trails as well.

OMG WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE IS RIGHT IN A NEIGHBORHOOD?! What amazes me even…read moremore is that I've lived in south austin most of my life at this point and I never even knew this was here! A friend and I have been going out on Sunday mornings for walks and we try to find a new hike and bike trail to walk every week. She found this place and we knew quickly that we want to revisit this place. It has everything you want. Easy trails with no elevation or harder trails with moderate hills to get glute work in. It feels like you're a world away when you're inside the trails. We even ran into a small group of 4 or 5 teenage deer! This is just such a special place. Even though we want to try new places, this place is so vast we both agreed that coming back to do more exploring is a must. We were out there about 2 hours and we had a feeling we didn't hit everywhere. The entries to get into the trails isn't always clearly marked (we parked near an entrance but didn't know because it wasn't clearly marked from the outside) but I think that's part of the charm. Once you're in the maze of trails you get to wander and choose your own adventure. Also, it's a busy trail with a lot of people roaming but it never feels crowded. You're also never too far from coming out near a neighborhood so there feels like there's a level of safety. **BUT YOU ARE ON A TRAIL IN WOODS SO OF COURSE YOU NEED TO BE AWARE AND KEEP YOUR SAFETY AS A PRIORITY** We ended up coming out right where our cars were. It's just a slice of natural heaven in a south austin suburb...ENJOY!

The southwest part of the Mueller greenway trail and park system is an amazing and different type…read moreof park. There's no jungle gym, but there's plenty of mindfulness opportunities! The sensory garden is my favorite. Not only does it have a labyrinth (yes, it's small), but it has so many little trails with native plants to see and smell that it's like another labyrinth. There are little inlets with plants that all smell different when they are in bloom, plus a maze of plants that wildlife loves to inhabit. There are tons of different birds, lizards, butterflies and dragonflies. There are also lots of bees and some other flying things that will sting you but only if you mess with them...so don't! There's also a long trail that you can walk or run on. Sometimes people bike it, but that's less common. There are multiple huge sculptures that I enjoy seeing every time. You can also walk on a little unpaved trail by the pond if you don't want to take the sidewalk back. There's a great view of the skyline coming back towards the park. They do a pretty good job keeping the park clean, but everyone can help by not leaving trash or fishing line behind. *Please don't let your kids chase the ducks/geese, mess with the ducklings, or touch/take the eggs. Also, it's actually really bad for ducks/geese to eat bread. Feed them peas, corn, oats, or birdseed instead.*

I've been to over 30 skateparks across North America and the Pacific in the last year and this one…read morestands out. The concrete quality is smooth as butter. I didn't encounter any cracks or chips in the surface that required skating around or caught me off guard. Everything seemed brand new. I actually met a guy here whose profession involves creating pump tracks and he agreed the quality of the track was great. The park and pump track are situated in a residential area that has a safe feel. There were a mix of ages present when I visited- from old heads to teens and kids with parents. There's a great figure eight pump track off to the side which is perfect for beginners. The bigger pump track can be ridden in many different directions/combinations and feels pretty entertaining. Met some friendly folks here and had a great time stopping by. This is a park which can ensure people of any ability level have a good time skating! Be aware that hard wheels are gonna slide and squeal here, which may or may not be your thing.

This area has to be one of my favorite places to unwind, walk, and breathe in fresh air…read more It's got an easy walking trail to follow which makes walking under the bridges easier. Once there you're so immersed you don't even realize you're in the middle of a bustling city.

while I was looking for more of a trail hike we had a nice walk at this location. the start point…read moregiven on all trails took us to a close portion of the trail however we were able to walk along side lamar to get onto the trial. lots of trees , wild flowers, & random art. this trail leads you into peace park where there's restrooms, splash pads, picnic tables and sometimes you will catch a event going on in the park. perfect for a stroll with the family. taking off one star due to closed portions of the trail.

This park is lovely and right on the water! A beautiful place for a picnic or a swim. Highly…read morerecommend!

This is the waterfront park on Town Lake east of I-35. It's usually uncrowded when I row by. I've…read moreonly been physically present twice so far, at the spring regattas the Austin Rowing Club hosts, when it is full of boats. It seems like a nice place that should be more crowded.