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Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Location: 7000 Ardath St. 78757 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 has 3 reservable area(s).

City of Austin Parks Department reservations: (512) 974-6797
Travis County Park reservations: (512) 854-7275

Size: 30.00 Acres

Amenities:
Barbeque Pits 8
Baseball Fields 1
Basketball Courts 2
Fishing Piers 1
Picnic Tables 47
Playgrounds 1
Reservable Facilities 3
Swimming Pools 1
Tennis Courts 4
Trail Miles 0.7
Volleyball Courts 1

Description: Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park is set along Shoal Creek, in the Allandale neighborhood. It is a favorite spot for office picnics, sports and family gatherings.

Grebes and other ducks can be found in the park's attractive pond, which also contributes to flood control for Shoal Creek.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Friends of Allandale Parks Linnea Anderson http://gardening.linneaanddave.com/

Contact Linnea to get involved with clean-ups and other improvements for the park.

City of Austin Park Directory
City of Austin Pool Schedule
Picnic Area Reservation Information

Gallery:

Prime seating at Sheffield Park

Playground at Sheffield Park

Tennis courts at Sheffield 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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