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- 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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Auditorium Shores
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Bull Creek District Park
Butler Metro Park
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Festival Beach Park
Guerrero Colorado River Park
Mayfield Park
McKinney Falls State Park
Mueller Lake Park
Old Settlers Park
Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
Pease Park
Red Bud Isle
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
Wooldridge Park
Zilker Park
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