Parks Near Me in Austin, tx
Mckinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX
Rugged Beauty
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains... Read More
Lockhart State Park
2012 State Park Road , Lockhart, TX
Quiet Getaway
Within easy driving distance of both Austin and San Antonio you’ll find a quiet getaway: Lockhart State Park. Come for a morning of golf, an afternoon swim,... Read More
Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX
Rising From the Ashes
For more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Forest fires and floods have... Read More
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX
Take Me to the River
Flowing over and around huge slabs of limestone, the Pedernales River can be turbulent. But most often it is tranquil, and a great place to relax... Read More
Buescher State Park
100 Park Road 1EÂ , Smithville, TX
Things to Do
Activities include non-motorized boating (no ramp/small lake); fishing in a stocked lake; nature study; hiking, geocaching; interpretive tours and biking.... Read More
Palmetto State Park
78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX
Central Texas Tropics!
A little piece of the tropics lies just an hour from Austin and San Antonio. With multiple sources of water (including the San Marcos River),... Read More
Blanco State Park
101 Park Road 23, Blanco, TX
On the Banks of the Blanco
Come for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River. We’re just an hour from... Read More
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet, TX
Hill Country Gem
Inks Lake State Park offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunsets, this gem of the... Read More
Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd. 31, Spring Branch, TX
River Through Time
Many folks come here to swim, but the park is more than a great swimming hole. Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, just a short drive from San... Read More
Honey Creek State Natural Area
3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX
Things to Do
Entry into Honey Creek is by guided tours only. The diverse geology, flora and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors using two miles of... Read More
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
501 State Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX
Home of Texas Legends
Lyndon B. Johnson, our 36th president, was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. But his story is not the only one told here. Experience life on... Read More
Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
414 State Loop 92, La Grange, TX
In 1849, German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische purchased 172 acres of land including the Dawson/Mier tomb, now known as Monument Hill. Master stonemason Kreische built a three-story house... Read More
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
6280 FM 180, Ledbetter, TX
On the Lakeshore
Fishing, camping, mountain biking, birding, hiking – whatever your outdoor passion, you can pursue it here. We’re between Houston and... Read More
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd. 965, Fredericksburg, TX
Park History
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits on Big Sandy Creek on the border of Gillespie and Llano counties. It is 18 miles north of... Read More
Lake Somerville State Park And Trailway - Birch Creek Unit
14222 Park Road 57, Somerville, TX
On the Lakeshore
Fishing, camping, mountain biking, birding, hiking – whatever your outdoor passion, you can pursue it here. We’re between Houston and... Read More
Normoyle Park
700 Culberson Avenue, San Antonio, TX
As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More
Hatari Wildlife Park
1145 Co Rd 218, Weimar, TX
Home On The Range
Hatari Wildlife Park is a 400-acre animal reserve that exhibits some of the rarest animals in the world to promote awareness and conservation. With 4... Read More
Goliad State Park and Historic Site
108 Park Rd. 6, Goliad, TX
Many Cultures, One Texas
Native Americans, Spanish explorers and missionaries, Texian soldiers and early settlers walked the land of what is now Goliad State Park and... Read More