Quick Summary:

  • Q: What makes Austin great in terms of parks?
  • A: One of the things that makes Austin so great is its abundance of parks. From small urban parks with a playground and maybe a basketball court to big state parks with trails and waterfalls, Austin has lots of nature easily within reach.
  • Q: What other features can be found in Austin's parks?
  • A: There are community gardens, historic estates, outdoor music venues, and even peacocks among the green spaces of Austin.


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1. Auditorium Shores ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Auditorium Shores | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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2. Barton Creek Greenbelt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Barton Creek Greenbelt | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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3. Bull Creek District Park

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Bull Creek District Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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4. Butler Metro Park

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Butler Metro Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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5. Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

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Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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6. Emma Long Metropolitan Park

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Emma Long Metropolitan Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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7. Festival Beach Park

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Festival Beach Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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8. Guerrero Colorado River Park

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Guerrero Colorado River Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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9. Mayfield Park

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Mayfield Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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10. McKinney Falls State Park

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McKinney Falls State Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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11. Mueller Lake Park

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Mueller Lake Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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12. Old Settlers Park

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Old Settlers Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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13. Onion Creek Metropolitan Park

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Onion Creek Metropolitan Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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14. Pease Park

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Pease Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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15. Red Bud Isle

Red Bud Isle | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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16. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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17. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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18. Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park

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Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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19. Wooldridge Park

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Wooldridge Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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20. Zilker Park

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Zilker Park | These Austin, TX Parks Are Great For a Family Stroll or a Picnic
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