We visited three local Austin splash pads one morning for a mini splash pad tour of Austin. These three pads are smaller and less popular, so you may not have heard of them. (Stay tuned for a post about the bigger, more famous ones next!) Keep reading to see why we think these pads are […]
Category: Parks
Pease Park has gotten a recent facelift and boy what an amazing place it is to see! Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park is unique and very Austin. This new space is incredible! We got to Pease Park early enough to snag a great parking spot, but the place filled up quickly after we got there. […]
Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown has pecan trees, camping, a playground, hiking trails, fishing, and even donkeys! The Donkeys Lil’ Bob and Pedro are the donkey friends that will greet you near the parking lot. You can even feed them, but please limit it to only a handful of grass or hay. Pecan […]
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park is in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin. This park has a playground, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, picnic tables, a pond, and trails along Shoal Creek. Playground at Northwest District Park We loved the playgrounds here. There is a bigger one and a smaller section. The […]
Eastwoods Park is a lovely little neighborhood park in the Eastwoods neighborhood. Playground There is a newer looking playground that has elements of nature, like mushrooms and logs. My 3 year old loved balancing and climbing here. Splash Pad The splash pad operates during the summer months. Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels! The Other […]
