The good: nice little neighborhood park with relatively modern facilities and a well-marked track…read more Good for a lap or two when you need it. Playing on the swings is always fun too. The bad: the bathroom in the park is shady af. Also, the trail to get into the park from Dean Keeton is pretty dangerous during the night. Bring a flashlight handy.

I am not sure why this park doesn't have 5 stars. I've been to a lot of neighborhood parks and this…read moreone by far is on my top 3! It has everything!! A splash pad, two sizes of playscapes, two different sets of swings (4) swings in each. And RESTROOMS!! It also has a basketball court and tennis courts. I highly recommend this park. The only disadvantage is parking. I had to park in front of the library and walk a short distance.

Great trail with elevation and views! Shaded for the most…read morepart which makes it a great option for Texas weather. Ponds , stairs, wildflowers, all the things you look for in a hike! Roughly 2.5 miles. Loop hike! Play and picnic area and softball fields to enjoy! 10/10 recommend!

Southeast Metro Park contains a 2 mile long concrete multi-use trail, which is suitable for…read morebicycling and in-line skating. The trail skirts two ponds and Onion Creek, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching. There is also a dinosaur themed play area for children and covered pavilions to have social gatherings. Shelter and pavilion reservations are required. The extra large shelter can accommodate up to 100 people. I came to this location specifically for the walking trail and to scope out the 'play for all abilities' dinosaur area. The highlights of the dinosaur area are: Wheelchair-accessible ramps and platforms: Now, children in wheelchairs can smoothly roll onto platforms and access various play structures without hindrance. Sensory play equipment: These are especially beneficial for children with autism or sensory processing disorders. Elements like tactile panels, sound tubes, and visually stimulating components allow kids to engage multiple senses as they play. Low-impact ground materials: The rubberized surface ground materials have been chosen to cushion falls and facilitate easy movement for all kids. Shaded areas: Recognizing that some children might have medical conditions that make them sensitive to the sun, several sections of the playground offer ample shade. I applaud the effort of the city to add an all ability play area as there are few within the city parks. Hiking: This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. #bewellcentralTX

Not too far from my friends place and south of the airport, there's plenty of space to run around…read moreand chase things if you're a dog. Now if you're a human (which I assume all reviewers are), there's more than your typical circular trail for walking/jogging. There's playgrounds, plenty of picnic benches, trees, a basketball court, and some restrooms. There's also baseball and soccer fields here if you want to organize a competitive game amongst your peers. Location-wise, it's somewhat isolated from society so if you're looking to be in solitude while exploring the outdoors, this is probably your thing.

Love love love this park! There is so much freedom to run wild, they have a SHADED park which is a…read morehuge plus in Texas!! It's clean and absolutely beautiful, lots of trees and so much parking spaces as well! There are picnic benches and grills too so you can spend the whole day here! 10/10 recommend!

This park is one of a few parks that are linked together by both paved and unpaved trails that run…read morethrough the neighborhoods. On one end, you'll find Katherin Fleischer park and at the other Mills Pond. The best starting point is to park along the street on Alpha Collier Dr. by the large water retention area. The trail to this park starts on that street and it runs directly next to Wells branch Creek and behind residential backyards. The park is less than a quarter of a mile down this very scenic well manicured trail. As you cross over the creek, there is a spacious 2 acre green space complete with a playscape, covered picnic area, picnic tables, purple martin nests and grills, but no bathrooms. This park is a perfect quiet stop over point if you're hiking and biking all the trails in this area. Lots of photos included to peak your interest.

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.

Just off of Wells branch and Dessau in the Mountain Creek subdivision, at the end of a cul-de-sac,…read moresits this park. There is no sign on the property denoting it as a public park or residentially owned property. On the east side of the park sits a heavily wooded Greenbelt area with Dessau Rd a few hundred yards behind it. There is no primitive trail that you'll find in the woods. On the other side are some residential homes with their backyards facing it. On the opposite side of the cul-de-sac, sits a paved trail with a large amount of green space in the middle, which eventually takes you to Creekside Park not far away. Residential homes surround the perimeter of the paved trail. The good news, is that after looking around the woods that surround the area, I could find no homeless encampments. It's a great location for the kids to play or to hike or bike the trail across the way. Plenty of photos included for more insight.

I absolutely love this hidden little park near me! It has so many little things to explore and do…read morewith or without kids! There's a pond to walk around, a playground, cool rocks to sit or jump upon! They have a little bridge and a whole trail to explore. There is a gazebo with plenty of benches for a number of people, there's even grills set up throughout the park to spend a whole day here, it has a ton of trees for a lot of shaded play which is a plus when you live in Texas! Overall very secluded and all day fun type of park!

A pretty new park on the Onion Creek Greenbelt that has a large pond as well as a playground and…read moresome picnic tables, with numerous concrete trails for walking and biking. This area got hit hard by the recent flooding (2013, 2015), but unlike Richard Moya, has not stayed closed for extended periods. Some feedback here: -Very spartan restroom facilities (I hope you don't mind hopping into a Port-a-John) and if you're not near the parking lot, you're hosed. -Many of the trails seem incomplete and dead end in strange locations -- perhaps washouts of previously existing facilities? That being said, for park aficionados of a certain breed (generally, birders), this is a pretty good bet on the SE side, and with a bit more clean-up and polish, can be a showpiece.

Came here for a quick walk during lunch and it was great!! I love that it's right next to the…read morehospital and perfect for a midday wellness walk!! The greenery is beautiful

Northies have a nice new place to walk, run, and bike on the newly finished stretch of the Northern…read moreWalnut Creek Trail (Phase 1) between Mopac and Walnut Creek Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/walnut-creek-metropolitan-park-austin (near Parmer Lane and North Lamar). The paved path is just lovely, with multiple bridges over creek crossings, plenty of alternating shade and sun, and flora & fauna galore. There are enough gentle hills to give you a workout without being too brutal to keep you from coming back. If you start on the west side, your journey begins near The Hideout pub and winds about 2.5 miles east all the way to Walnut Creek Park. If you do the out & back course without taking any of the side trails, you'll get a solid 5 mile workout. Of course, if you don't mind the dirt, you can go off the paved path and use many of the rougher technical trails throughout Walnut Creek Park to up your mileage and level of difficulty. The City's map for Phase 1 is here: https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Works/Urban_Trails/2015-05-11_Trail_Overview.pdf and a public MapMyRun route is available at http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/1122324118/ . Sometime next year, we should get a couple more miles on the west side of the highway when Phase 1A from Amherst through Balcones District Park to Mopac is complete. For now, that trail remains rough & rocky, but still hike-able; adventurous mountain bikers make be able to use it, but not the casual family rider. The map for that portion is available here: https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Public_Works/Urban_Trails/Trail_Public_Mtg_Switchback.pdf More information about the whole trail system and future development/expansion projects: https://austintexas.gov/page/walnut-creek-trail-system