Parks in Austin

Lady Bird Lake is a reservoir on the Colorado River in the heart of downtown Austin, named after former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. The 416-acre lake is the city's premier outdoor recreation corridor.

McKinney Falls State Park is a 726-acre state park on the southeastern edge of Austin where Onion Creek tumbles over exposed limestone shelves, creating scenic upper and lower waterfalls.

Zilker Park is a 351-acre metropolitan park located along the south bank of Lady Bird Lake. It is Austin's most beloved green space, hosting major festivals and offering year-round outdoor recreation.

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 12.7-km natural area winding through the limestone hills of southwest Austin. It's the city's premier trail system for hiking, rock climbing, and swimming in spring-fed pools.

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve is a 23-acre park in West Austin known for its free-roaming Indian peacocks, historic cottage gardens, and nature trails connecting to the 21-acre Preserve along Lake Austin.