In the Hyde Park neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Triangle at the corner of 45th and Avenue G, is Shipe Park. It is a small and simple neighborhood park, but my kids had a blast playing here. Shipe Park has just about the same amenities as Little Stacy Park: a wading pool (and full […]
Elizabeth Milburn Park and Pool has a little bit of everything for the entire family. For South Austinites, this is Cedar Park’s version of Dick Nichols District Park. Milburn Park has tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, soccer fields, a covered pavilion that can be rented for occasions, a one-mile path around the perimeter of the park, two playscapes, […]
Not to be confused with Brushy Creek Lake Park, there is a park in Round Rock called Lake Creek Park. This park is east of I-35, close to downtown Round Rock and the library. First, upon entering this park you will notice the pool. Second, you will pass the playground and basketball court. Third, you […]
We took the kids to Little Stacy Park after our visit to the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve. There are different sized play structures (for big kids, toddlers, and babies), swings, tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, restrooms, and a wading pool. The Play Structures There are three playscapes for kids of varying ages and abilities. For […]
Chisholm Valley Park is a hidden gem located on the west side of Round Rock. Tucked away in a neighborhood, you would never even know it was there! First, I will share all about why we love coming to this park. Then, I will offer some tips if you plan on going there for a […]
Whenever we are craving a trip to the beach, we love to head to Lake Pflugerville for a swim! This park has something for everyone, including a 180-acre reservoir for swimming and a three-mile trail for walking or jogging. The boys were very interested in this unusual playscape feature. We walked to the lakeshore to […]
Pedernales Falls State Park is a treasure, and one of our favorite hiking spots. While it’s a popular swimming destination in the warmer months, it’s just as beautiful in the wintertime when it’s too cold to swim. The Overlook Our first stop was a short 1/4 mile-trail to the Twin Falls overlook. The trail was […]
About 1.5 miles from Northwest Balcones Park and Tanglewood Park is Mountain View Park, part of the upper Bull Creek area. Mountain View Park Mountain View Park is also a City of Austin park that services the surrounding neighborhoods, but it is a few acres bigger than Northwest Balcones. I expected a view like Mt. Bonnell from its name, […]
Have you heard of St. Edward’s Park? This quiet 80-acre park is nestled along Bull Creek and St. Edward’s Trail is one of our family’s favorite places to hike in Austin with kids! Finding St. Edward’s Trail Driving along curvy two-lane Spicewood Springs Road west of Loop 360, you could easily miss the small parking […]
Springwoods Park in Northwest Austin is one of our favorite parks! There are two large playscapes (one for bigs and one for littles), a sand volleyball court (read: a giant sandbox – bring shovels!), athletic fields, covered pavilions, a tennis court, restrooms, a walking trail that meanders through a mini forest-like setting, and so many […]
