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Manuel \"Cowboy\" Donley Park
2101 Bergman Ave

Formerly known as the Fiesta Gardens East Meeting Hall, this area has been renamed Manuel "Cowboy" Donley Park for the Tejano pioneer and leader of Las Estrellas.

Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center
7500 Blessing Avenue

The Recreation Center offers programs for all ages. Youth can sign up for summer and holiday camps, after school programs and the youth athletic league. A weight room and fitness facility and adult sports leagues are also available.

Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
401 Deep Eddy Ave.

The main attraction here is Deep Eddy Pool, but there is also a toddler play area, an ADA accessible ramp to the hike and bike trail, and dock onto Town Lake for fish and bird-spotting. There is a new smoker available in the park area.

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Balcones District Park

Location: 12017 Amherst Drive 78727 Map

For more information about this park, call the City of Austin Parks Department at (512) 974-6700. For Travis County parks, call (512) 854-7275

This park is not reservable.

Size: 51.00 Acres

Amenities:
Barbeque Pits 3
Basketball Courts 2
Multipurpose Fields 1
Picnic Tables 19
Playgrounds 1
Swimming Areas 1
Trail Miles 1.2
Volleyball Courts 2

Flooded trails may require getting your feet wet at Balcones District Park

Description: You'll generally find plenty of folks at the picnic areas, ball fields, and tennis courts, but not many people know about the peaceful trails along Walnut Creek at the back of the park.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Milwood Neighborhood Assoc. Dustin Lanier http://www.milwoodna.com/

City of Austin Park Directory
City of Austin Pool Schedule
Hike Information from Austin Explorer

Gallery:

A lovely waterfall is a good resting place at Balcones District Park

Volunteers clearing the creek channel at Balcones Park

This page is a work in progress. Do you have pictures, stories, or additional information about this park you would like to share? We'd love to hear from you. Email Rosie or call 477-1566.

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