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Picnics and barbecues are a common sight (and smell!) at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, which borders Lake Austin and the Colorado River.

It’s home to a beautiful trail—the Waterfall Trail—which is short and easy but leads along a lovely stream with several featured waterfalls. The waterfront is a good launch point for boating and kayaking, and also provides a nice place to go fishing. Wildlife such as birds and wildflowers tend to be abundant inside Commons Ford Ranch, and the facilities include a boat house and a volleyball net.

614 N Commons Ford Rd, Austin, TX 78733, Phone: 512-974-6700

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