Best places: Parks in Austin, United States

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.

A large lake anchors this park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail & picnic area.

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

This urban greenspace features an off-leash dog area, seasonal events & picnic tables.

This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.

Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

Winding park with city vistas, a night-lit fountain, a pond, walking paths & other features.

Urban park features trails, picnic space, sports courts & an annual public party in honor of Eeyore.

Paved, 3-mile bicycle- & skateboard-exclusive path within Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park.

👍👍 Love this place. Helps me set myself up for rest of the day! Great easy trails. plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the view and wildlife.

This park along a popular hike & bike trail has baseball fields & a pedestrian bridge over the lake.

Park with disc golf, volleyball & basketball courts, a playground, fields & 5.9 miles of trails.

This public park with a walking trail is the site of occasional events such as music festivals.

👍👍 Perfect spot to take in the cityscape. You can also view the sunrise from here at certain points of the year and the sunset reflects off the buildings and the water making it a beautiful scene. Definitely stop on your walk around the trail and if you’re feeling adventurous go at night for an awesome...

7,250-ft. boardwalk along & across the lake, offering views of the shoreline, city & turtles.

Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.

12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas.

Tranquil, undeveloped park along the river with a variety of dog-friendly trails & picnic areas.

Lakefront off-leash dog park with 13 acres of recreational space, plus hiking, canoeing & kayaking.