We spent one beautiful spring morning exploring a few parks in Austin. First, we stopped by Brentwood Neighborhood Park at 6710 Arroyo Seco, Austin. This park has several different playscapes, perfect for all age groups. There’s even a pool, sports fields, a covered pavilion, and walking path. The smaller playscape I love this park so […]
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On a warm Saturday afternoon in January, we explored the Campbell’s Hole trailhead on the Barton Creek Greenbelt. We parked at the Spyglass Drive entrance. There was plenty of street parking near the trailhead, even on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Finding Campbell’s Hole Our goal was to locate Campbell’s Hole (a section of Barton Creek deep […]
We went to Dick Nichols Park on a chilly winter morning in February. because we braved the cold, we were rewarded with having the playground almost completely to ourselves! This park is huge and there is a lot to cover, so let’s dive in! The Playground I loved seeing this gate when we first approached […]
Secret beach isn’t really that much of a secret anymore, nor is it really a “beach” exactly, but it’s still one of our favorite spots in Austin. Sandy banks along the Colorado River makes for a beach-like setting and if you believe in your heart that it’s a beach, then a beach it will become! […]
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Shipe Park
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 […]
