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Balcones District Park
12017 Amherst Drive
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Scofield Farms Park
12901 Scofield Farms Dr.
Scofield Farms HOA is a 2006 Neighborhood Park grant recipient. Funds helped purchase animal-resistant trash coffins.
The Trail at Lady Bird Lake ( Town Lake Trail)
W. Riverside Dr.
Formerly known as Town Lake Trail, this park has ten miles of scenic trails along the Colorado River downtown. There are individual pages on our site for many areas along the trail.
Turkey Creek at Emma LongLocation: 1600 City Park Rd. 78730 MapFor 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: |
 Dogs love exploring Turkey Creek at Emma Long Park |
Description: The main park at Emma Long, adjacent to Lake Austin, allows pets on leash only. However, Turkey Creek trail is an off-leash area, and dogs love splashing in the creek. The trail is about 2.5 miles long and crosses the creek repeatedly.
On hot days you are likely to meet more than one wet dog on the trail. Stream bank erosion is a concern in this area, so stay on the marked trails. You'll see exceptionally pretty limestone cliffs, beautifully festooned with moss and ferns in the spring.From Kristy Rollins - report on the 1/12/08 volunteer workday
A HUGE thanks to everyone who made it out to our January Turkey Creek workday. What a GREAT turnout with 35 volunteers I think we set a record!
A special thanks to Charlie McCabe from Austin Parks Foundation who came once again to help us out. His support of Friends of Turkey Creek (both in the park and with the Foundation) has been phenomenal! There is also a really nice write up about the day on their blog along with more pictures...
We cannot forget to thank Albert, Armando and Irving from [Austin Parks and Recreation] Emma Long whose help we would be lost without.... not to mention the tools, materials and serious manpower he provides. Thanks to Kris Troxell who brought so many extra sets of gloves (I still have them if you need them before the next work day) and everyone who brought extra tools.
With so many sets of hands, we were able to complete the erosion wall and level the entrance to the first crossing! It looks spectacular (see the pics) !!!!! We were able level and stabilize the opposite side of this crossing for a smoother climb up.
We cleared the downed tree at the second or third crossing thanks to Glenn Hall's fancy chain saw! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE......
The crossing at the "Y" has stepping stones! Poured with love by at least half the team who hauled bags of concrete and tools all that way! BUT WAIT....THERE'S MORE!!!!
Remember the area on the alternate side of the "Y" that get impassibly "gooshy" when it rains? Well, it has been "paved" with native stone to prevent the mud pit effect!
Yes, what a difference a day (and 35 volunteers) makes!
Many of you asked when we could schedule another day. We cannot schedule work days during Warbler nesting season... between March and June so this next one will probably be the last one for awhile. With still so much to do and so little time before the Warbler comes home to Turkey Creek, we are trying to schedule a day in early February. Details coming soon.
Thanks so much and see you next month! Till then, Happy Trails, Wagg'n Tails!
Upcoming Events
No events currently listed for this park.Partners and Links
Friends of Turkey Creek Sheila Holbrook-White
Hike Information from Austin Explorer
Gallery:
Off-leash enjoyment at Turkey Creek
New stone wall at creek crossing
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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