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Caswell Tennis Center practice courts

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Red Bud Isle
3401 Redbud Trail

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West Enfield Park
2008 Enfield Road

This parks marks the northern terminus of the Johnson Creek trail. It is a small neighborhood park, with lovely shade trees and lots of play equipment. The pool is a relaxing place to spend a summer afternoon.

Copperfield Greenbelt Park
Yager Lane

This park is currently being developed. It will include a playground, pavilion, butterfly garden, and more. Construction is expected to be complete summer 2010.

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Treaty Oak Square

Location: 507 Baylor St. 78703 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: 0.00 Acres

Amenities:
Picnic Tables 2

The 500-year-old Treaty Oak

Description: Treaty Oak Square is just large enough to contain Austin's most famous tree. The 500-year-old Treaty Oak is the last survivor of the Council Oaks, a grove of fourteen trees that is said to have been a sacred meeting place for Commanches and Tonkowas.

According to legend, this live oak stood as a witness to a treaty between the native people of the area and Stephen F. Austin. The oak was saved from the chainsaw in the 1920s and from intentional vandalism in the 1980s.

The Treaty Oak and its surroundings require regular care and tending. This is currently done on a pro-bono basis by landscape experts, TexaScapes. TexaScapes uses organic and environmentally beneficial methods and products, including native and adapted plant materials, incorporation of organic compost, releasing of ladybugs for aphid control, etc. Thanks TexaScapes!

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

TexaScapes, Inc. info@texascapes.com 512-472-0207 www.texascapes.com

Treaty Oak Square

Gallery:

The Treaty Oak

$Treaty Oak trunk with TexaScapes\' founder Richard Fadal$
Treaty Oak trunk with TexaScapes' founder Richard Fadal

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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