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The site of the famous "Lost Pines,"
a timbered region of loblolly pine and hardwoods. ACtivities in this area include hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, canoeing, swimming, golfing, and tours.
Address: P.O. Box 518 Bastrop TX 78602-0518
 1 512 321-2101
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Playscape at Childrens' Park San Marcos
On the banks of the San Marcos river this park has over 20,000 square feet of space with 70 separate play areas, picnic tables and a surrounding skateboard trail.
Address: 205 S. CM Allen Parkway San Marcos TX USA
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The purpose of the refuge is mainly to protect the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler and Black-Capped Vireo. Nature lovers can enjoy the landscape of the Texas Hill Country and are given the opportunity to see rare birds, wildlife and vegetation.
Address: . Lago Vista TX USA 78645-4678
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Hippie Hollow Park
Hippie Hollow Park is billed as the only nude beach in Texas, and visitors must be 18 years or older. There are usually an inordinate number of boats anchored off the beach, so for those visitors that wish to strip down, know that there are many oglers around.
Address: 7000 Comanche Trail Austin TX USA 78732
1 512 266-1644
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Lake Creek Municipal Pool Round Rock
One of two outdoor pools in the city, Lake Creek opens in late May and remains open until mid-August. The pools is open to the public in the afternoons from Tuesday through Sunday.
Address: 800 Deerfoot Drive Round Rock TX USA
1 512 218-7030
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Featuring the works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum is located on the east end of Zilker Metropolitan Park and is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday. The six-acre (2 ha) garden boasts 56 sculptures, a museum, water features and wheelchair accessible pathways and facilities.
Address: 605 Robert E. Lee Road Austin TX USA 78704
1 512 445-5582
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Located in Zilker Metropolitan Park, the Zilker Botanical Gardens features 31 acres
(10 ha) of diverse topography and botanical displays. Visitors can take self-guided tours of cactus and succulent gardens, traditional Oriental gardens, a butterfly trail and a unique pioneer village showcasing structures and gardens relating to the 19th century.
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin TX USA 78746
1 512 477-8672
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Waterloo Park
This 10-acre park features walking trails, a picnic area, a playground and a pavilion.
Address: 403 E 15th Street Austin TX USA
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Micki Krebsbach Pool
Visitors can enjoy this pool from late May until September. It opens daily in the afternoon and evenings.
Address: 301 Deepwood Drive Round Rock TX USA
1 512 218-7090
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Lake Travis provides a variety of opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, from sailboats and windsurfing regattas to competition ski boats, as well as cruisers and mansion-like houseboats.
Address: . Round Rock TX USA
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Educating people about the importance of native plants.
Address: 4801 La Crosse Avenue Austin TX 78739-1702
1 512 292-4200
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The Lockhart State Park is just a few miles from the location of the Battle of Plum Creek that occurred in 1840. The park is over 260 acres and has a campground, golf course, swimming pool, picnic areas, playground and hiking trails.
Address: 4179 State Park Road Lockhart TX USA 78644
1 512 398-3479
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This unique park offers an opportunity to see an earthquake from the inside-out. Visitors get to travel down into the earth and explore between the Edwards Plateau and the Gulf Coastal Plains where the earth split over 30 million years ago. Also at the park is a petting zoo and train ride.
Address: . San Marcos Texas USA
 Send an Email 1 512 392-3760
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Zilker Metropolitan Park is located east of the North Mo-Pac Expressway on Barton Springs Road and is home to the Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Austin Nature and Science Center and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. The spring-fed Barton Springs Pool offers a place for a swim and the park also provides recreational spaces for rugby, football, baseball,soccer, hiking, canoeing and biking.
Address: 2100 Barton Springs Road Austin TX USA
1 512 974-6700
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