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Stairs along the trail at Allen Park

Boggy Creek in East Austin

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Bull Creek Greenbelt Upper
6958 Old Spicewood Springs Rd

This is a narrow but scenic park along Old Spicewood Springs Road from St. Edward's District Park to the neighborhoods west of Spicewood Springs Road and Old Lampasas Trail.

Civitan Park
513 Vargas Rd.

Civitan Park is also home to the Montopolis Friendship Center, a low-cost day care and community center. The volunteers who run the center have recently raised funds for a new toddler playground at the north end of the park, to be installed fall '07.

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Brush Square

Location: 409 E. 5th St. 78701 Map

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This park is not reservable.

Size: 0.75 Acres

Amenities:

$Brush Square is a downtown oasis and a history buff\'s goldmine!$
Brush Square is a downtown oasis and a history buff's goldmine!

Description: A shady downtown oasis, this historic square is a great place to picnic after visiting the O Henry Museum. It is also the site of the annual O Henry Pun Off.

As of Late Oct 08, there are several construction projects. The final phase of Suzanna Dickinson House restoration is underway and the south side of the park is seeing new sidewalks, 12 new trees, lighting and other improvements as part of the Capital Metro Train Station. Recent improvements funded by the Austin Parks Foundation include benches, trash cans, irrigation, vines and shrubs planted.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Brush Square Park Committee Elisbeth Challener

The Brush Square Park Committee meets at 8:30 am on the second Thursday of each month in the downtown Hilton lobby bar. The public is welcome to attend.

City of Austin Park Directory

Gallery:

A party at the historic O'Henry House at Brush Square

A Place to Sit at Brush Square!

New Sidewalk & Trees being Installed

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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