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Dick Nichols District Park

Location: 8011 Beckett Rd. 78749 Map

Phone Number:

This park has 1 reservable area(s). For more information, visit the City of Austin Parks Department list of reservable areas or call (512) 974-6797. For Travis County Park reservations, call (512) 854-7275.

Size: 152.00 Acres

Amenities:
Barbeque Pits 9
Basketball Courts 2
Multipurpose Fields 1
Picnic Shelters 1
Picnic Tables 17
Playgrounds 1
Reservable Facilities 1
Swimming Pools 1
Tennis Courts 2
Trail Miles 1.0
Volleyball Courts 3

 

The pool at Dick Nichols is open March-September
The pool at Dick Nichols is open March-September


Description: This district park is a neighborhood favorite. There is a kids water-play area and hike and bike trails that wander throughout.

Friends of Dick Nichols Park conducts regular volunteer clean-ups at the park, keeping tables freshly painted and the playground clean, among other things.

Upcoming Events

No events currently listed for this park.

Partners and Links

Friends of Dick Nichols Park Kim Goyette  http://dicknicholspark.wordpress.com

You may also subscribe to the Friends of Dick Nichols list-serv by emailing DickNicholsPark-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

City of Austin Park Directory
City of Austin Pool Schedule
Hike Information from Austin Explorer
Reservable Facilities

Gallery:

Water Feature at Dick Nichols
Water Feature at Dick Nichols


Volunteers keep the park looking great!
Volunteers keep the park looking great!


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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