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Mayfield Park and Preserve

Location: 3505 West 35th St. 78703 Map

Phone Number: 512.474.9692

This park is not reservable.

Size: 22.00 Acres

Amenities:
Trail Miles 0.9

One of the many peacocks at Mayfield Park

Description: Known for the many peacocks wandering the property, this park also features art installations, hiking trails, and a historic cottage that can be rented for parties.

For many years, Friends of the Park has made the restoration and care of Mayfield Park their concern. Volunteers are always needed. Visit their website for a complete history of the gardens and information on guided tours and upcoming events.

In 2007, Friend of the Park received a grant from Austin Parks Foundation to care for the majestic oaks in the formal garden area. Don't forget to look up!

Friends of Mayfield Preserve focuses on the preserve, including trails and ecological restoration projects. Recently all ligustrum and other invasive plants were completely removed from this 22 acre nature preserve thanks to many volunteers and grants from APF and the Urban Forest Program. The goal is to remove all invasive plants and work to keep them out. A Mayfield Stewards program has been implemented in which volunteers walk the preserve regularly to look for and remove any of the 15 invasive plants identified in the preserve. Contact Nadene Morning (see below) to get more information on this program.

Upcoming Events

Monthly Gardening Project: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 AM

Mayfield Park and Preserve has a workday the 2^nd Saturday of every month to help tend the gardens, work on the ponds, and help out in the preserve. Individuals and groups are welcome. Children need to be attended by an adult.

If you have a group please contact us in advance so we can put together a nice project. A group size of 20 or less people works best for us. We can also put together special workdays for dates other than these. Please bring gloves. Contact Nadene Morning with questions, ntmorning@hotmail.com, 467-8132.

Monthly Gardening Project: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 10:00 AM

Monthly Gardening Project: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:00 AM

Monthly Gardening Project: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 AM

Partners and Links

Friends of the Parks http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/mayfield.htm

Friends of the Parks focuses on maintaining the cottage and gardens.

Friends of Mayfield Preserve Nadene Morning http://www.mayfieldpark.org/

This group focuses on the preserve, including trails and ecological restoration projects.

City Parks Department
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Gallery:

Formal gardens at Mayfield Park

Informative Sign at the Trailhead

View of the Trail below

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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