Austin City Parks
Austin boasts over 300 parks, 15 metropolitan parks, and 200 miles of trails. Discover the "City within a Park."
Zilker Metropolitan Park
The Crown Jewel of Austin
Spread across 351 acres, Zilker Park is the heart of Austin's outdoor life. Home to Barton Springs Pool, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, the Zilker Botanical Garden, and host to massive events like ACL Festival and the Trail of Lights.
Pease District Park
Recently Revitalized
Located near central Austin and the university, Pease Park follows Shoal Creek and recently received a multi-million dollar renovation. Features include the massive "Kingsbury Commons," an incredible treehouse observation deck, and interactive water features.
Mount Bonnell
Covert Park
Offering arguably the best sunset views in the city, Mount Bonnell stands 781 feet above sea level. Climb the 106 limestone stairs to reach the summit where you can gaze over Lake Austin, the 360 Bridge, and the downtown skyline.
Roy G. Guerrero Park
East Austin Oasis
A massive 400-acre park located in East Austin along the Colorado River. It features a secret beach, an extensive disc golf course, softball complexes, and miles of shaded trails away from the downtown crowds.
General Park Rules
- Leave No Trace: Ensure you pack out all trash and recycling. Many parks have limited receptacle capacity on busy weekends.
- Dog Policies: While Austin is very dog-friendly, most parks require dogs to be leashed outside of designated off-leash zones (like Red Bud Isle and portions of Zilker).
- No Glass/Styrofoam: Glass containers and styrofoam coolers are strictly prohibited in all Austin city parks and waterways for safety and environmental reasons.