Explore Austin's Parks

Design for the proposed R. A. Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza

Other Parks You Might Enjoy:

St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs Rd.

This hidden park is perfect for trail runners, hikers, and dog owners. It has several trails and wide open spaces to enjoy hill country views. It also includes a stream running through the middle and cactus spread throughout the area.

Millennium Center
1156 Hargrave

The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex features a state of the art of bowling center, roller skate rink, movie theater, and an arcade. The center is perfect for kids of any age.

Upcoming Events:

Tree Planting at Nature and Science Center
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Friday, February 12, 9:00 AM

Install Tee Signs, Spread Mulch
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
Saturday, February 13, 8:00 AM

New & Existing Trees Mulch-a-thon
Barton Springs Pool
Saturday, February 13, 9:00 AM

Mulching, Pruning & Invasive Removal Volunteer
Pease District Park
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

Monthly Gardening Project
Mayfield Park and Preserve
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

Mulch and More
Pease District Park
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM

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Barton Creek Wilderness Park

Location: 2631 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy. 78746 Map

Phone Number:

This park is not reservable.

Size: 1021.00 Acres

Amenities:

Description: This expansive park surrounding the west end of Barton Creek Greenbelt features miles of heavily wooded hike and bike trails. It is popular with day hikers, runners, bikers, and dog lovers.

This beautiful area is also accented by great swimming holes and private hideaways among the rocky cliffs.

See Barton Creek Greenbelt West for more information about the area.

Upcoming Events

Invasive Tree Removal @ the Hill of Life: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:00 AM

Meet at the top of the Hill of Life (just north of the intersection of Scottish Woods Trail and Camp Craft Rd).

We will be using weed wrenches and saws to remove invasive trees and plants from the left bank of the creek between the bottom of the Hill of Life and Sculpture Falls. Our focus will be on Common Privet and Waxleaf Ligustrum. This is a vanguard of these invasive flora into Barton Creek Greenbelt, which makes this a particularly important area to protect from these flora.

What to bring:
* gloves
* eye protection (e.g., sunglasses)
* sunscreen
* sturdy boots or shoes
* water bottle or CamelBak
* Long pants and sleeves recommended.

Maximum number of volunteers: 25

RSVP to bart.bombay@gmail.com

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City of Austin Park Directory

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