Great trail with elevation and views! Shaded for the most…read morepart which makes it a great option for Texas weather. Ponds , stairs, wildflowers, all the things you look for in a hike! Roughly 2.5 miles. Loop hike! Play and picnic area and softball fields to enjoy! 10/10 recommend!

Southeast Metro Park contains a 2 mile long concrete multi-use trail, which is suitable for…read morebicycling and in-line skating. The trail skirts two ponds and Onion Creek, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching. There is also a dinosaur themed play area for children and covered pavilions to have social gatherings. Shelter and pavilion reservations are required. The extra large shelter can accommodate up to 100 people. I came to this location specifically for the walking trail and to scope out the 'play for all abilities' dinosaur area. The highlights of the dinosaur area are: Wheelchair-accessible ramps and platforms: Now, children in wheelchairs can smoothly roll onto platforms and access various play structures without hindrance. Sensory play equipment: These are especially beneficial for children with autism or sensory processing disorders. Elements like tactile panels, sound tubes, and visually stimulating components allow kids to engage multiple senses as they play. Low-impact ground materials: The rubberized surface ground materials have been chosen to cushion falls and facilitate easy movement for all kids. Shaded areas: Recognizing that some children might have medical conditions that make them sensitive to the sun, several sections of the playground offer ample shade. I applaud the effort of the city to add an all ability play area as there are few within the city parks. Hiking: This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. #bewellcentralTX

I absolutely love this hidden little park near me! It has so many little things to explore and do…read morewith or without kids! There's a pond to walk around, a playground, cool rocks to sit or jump upon! They have a little bridge and a whole trail to explore. There is a gazebo with plenty of benches for a number of people, there's even grills set up throughout the park to spend a whole day here, it has a ton of trees for a lot of shaded play which is a plus when you live in Texas! Overall very secluded and all day fun type of park!

A pretty new park on the Onion Creek Greenbelt that has a large pond as well as a playground and…read moresome picnic tables, with numerous concrete trails for walking and biking. This area got hit hard by the recent flooding (2013, 2015), but unlike Richard Moya, has not stayed closed for extended periods. Some feedback here: -Very spartan restroom facilities (I hope you don't mind hopping into a Port-a-John) and if you're not near the parking lot, you're hosed. -Many of the trails seem incomplete and dead end in strange locations -- perhaps washouts of previously existing facilities? That being said, for park aficionados of a certain breed (generally, birders), this is a pretty good bet on the SE side, and with a bit more clean-up and polish, can be a showpiece.

Not too far from my friends place and south of the airport, there's plenty of space to run around…read moreand chase things if you're a dog. Now if you're a human (which I assume all reviewers are), there's more than your typical circular trail for walking/jogging. There's playgrounds, plenty of picnic benches, trees, a basketball court, and some restrooms. There's also baseball and soccer fields here if you want to organize a competitive game amongst your peers. Location-wise, it's somewhat isolated from society so if you're looking to be in solitude while exploring the outdoors, this is probably your thing.

Love love love this park! There is so much freedom to run wild, they have a SHADED park which is a…read morehuge plus in Texas!! It's clean and absolutely beautiful, lots of trees and so much parking spaces as well! There are picnic benches and grills too so you can spend the whole day here! 10/10 recommend!

There are definitely reasons why this park is so popular and why the website recommends purchasing…read moreday passes in advance. McKinney Falls is gorgeous! We went for a hike there right after a big storm and the grounds were so green and vibrant. We mostly stuck to the Onion Creek Trail as it is paved; however, the storm brought in mud to a few places on the trail, so be prepared to maneuver or wear proper footwear if you go during rainy season. Many families line up to take pictures in front of the upper falls (outside the Smith visitor center), so go early if you'd like a picture free of other guests. We then went to the lower falls area where there is an expanse of limestone (I believe) to get to the falls. There's a very small beach and swimming hole area that many families were enjoying. It's important to note that dogs can't enter any of the water at this park. The park also had multiple designated fishing areas as well. We drove around the campgrounds and they have well-maintained water + electric sites at every site. We would highly recommend a visit if you're in the Austin area.

Austin, Tx. Actually the park is pretty nice, except…read moreconditions on a hot summer day were not ideal. The lower falls had little water and there was a huge slew of trash and litter in it and it looked disgusting. The upper falls were better but very little water flowing. We were leaving soon but my wire told me to pull over so she could photograph some wildflowers. I did because there was nobody there that day, but a Ranger had to come scold me anyway. Well I did leave behind my $12. I hope it goes for trash removal.

Live Oak Brewing Company is one of Austin's oldest breweries, best known for traditional German and…read moreCzech style lagers, especially its hefeweizen, pilsner, and seasonal lagers using old world brewing techniques. Founded in 1997 by Chip McElroy, Live Oak was built with a simple idea "make beer for people who actually like the taste of beer." In 2015, Live Oak moved to their current location on a beautiful property along the Colorado River, opening a taproom and biergarten. One its unique features...it's off the beaten path of other breweries. Live Oak Brewing is north of the airport and backs to the Fast Park remote airport parking lot. At first glance it looks like it's a convergence of a fire station and deserted manufacturing plant. The grounds are impeccable...tall statuesque trees, lush green vegetation and an extensive outside biergarten. It feels like you are in a nature bubble. Interestingly, Live Oak Brewing has its own on site 18 hole disc golf course (different from traditional golf) located directly on the brewery's property. Live Oak Brewing's interior has the feel of a German Hofbräu...homey, spacious, and welcoming, with long communal tables that encourage conversation and human interaction. You can see directly into the brewing space, with large tanks and equipment. Also, board games are available if you choose to play. Live Oak is family friendly and dog friendly. In fact, Groot, the owner's dog, freely roams through the brewery drinking area. While I only had sips of beer (not a big beer drinker), my friends enjoyed their beers. Live Oak Brewery Company is a super fun place to hang out.

Cool little brewery off the beaten path. This places offers a food truck outside and full disc…read moregolf course. Service great, as the gentleman working offered an explanation for their selection. It was a little disappointing that they had such a limited selection at the time I visited but maybe next time they'll have more options.

I can't say if I know this is a common thing at airports across the country, but if you have a kid…read morewho loves planes, this place is awesome. Luckily the directions are easy to follow, because this spot is a bit out of the way. That being said, you get full access to planes landing and taking off. My one recommendation is to try and come at a "busy" time. You can see a rough idea of arrivals and departures online to plan your trip. For the 20 mins or so that we were there on a holiday Monday morning, we got 2 take offs and 2 landings. This was plenty for our two year old, but probably not enough for a 3 or 4+ kid who loves planes. Either way, it's a great option to take kids (and adults).

I'll tell you the easiest way to find this place. It's located behind the Flight Services building…read morelocated at the end of Gold Course Rd. If you're leaving the airport, make a right onto Hwy71. You'll see a paved walking trail on the right. Golf Course Rd is also on the right. I thought I was driving into a restricted area at first, but then I eventually ended up seeing some old signs pointing you in the direction of the Family Viewing area. You'll see an abandoned golf course on the left behind a fence; keep going until you see Flight Services - it's right behind it. My little boy is OBSESSED with airplanes, so I was so happy to find this place on yelp by accident. The unfortunate thing about the previous review, however, is that the address listed is incorrect. Do NOT use the Presidential address - you'll just end up circling the airport like I did lol. I've submitted the changed pin drop to Yelp but I don't see it updated yet. Anyways... place was very nice and secluded. And you don't have to worry much about the runway because it's fenced. I'm giving 4 stars only because there aren't any bathroom facilities at all. And no shade. It's nice there are picnic tables to have lunch at though.

Fun little lake and park tucked in east Austin. After entering the park you can go left or right…read moreand travel about a mile in either direction by car. Passing multiple turn outs where you could set up camp or a picknic close to the water.

I found this park and lake to be charming it was nice and quite --not too many people on the…read moreweekdays, so if your looking to get away from the crowds this is a good place to take your family. The boat traffic seemed to be reasonable. https://hubpages.com/travel/Walter-E-Long-Metropolitan-Park-Lake-Austin-TX-Reviews However, I have heard that if there is an event going on.. it can be very crowded. Some people have been turned away at the gate. So far, I have not found any event postings on any websites related to Lake Walter E. Long. I know they have had triathlon events at this park in the past. The park was clean, mowed and well maintained. The picnic tables were well maintained and there was plenty of trash cans around to dispose of your picnic items. I did not like the portable restrooms strung though out the park, and the road could use some repairs.

The Onion Creek Metropolitan park is a 517-acre regional park located in Southeast Austin. It has…read morenature and groomed trails, pavilions, restroom, and open play fields. I came for a group trail run through the 250-acre Onion Creek Greenbelt. The park was clean and in great shape. There is a gravel loop around the park that is about 800 m. However, the draw for me was the nature trails in the park that are not too technical but offer a safe introduction to trail running. The trail was about 4 miles long and is fairly flat with a few steep areas. It was a great place to explore the trails whether hiking or running and connect with nature.

Let me start off by saying that we chose to begin our trek through Onion Creek through one of its…read morebranching sub trails, and that was a HUGE mistake. Despite being marked as a branch of the trail it was extremely overgrown with bugs everywhere. The mosquitoes were relentless and the walk was just a nightmare with all the brush we had to walk through. We won't give a terrible rating cause ultimately we did decide to go down that particular path but just be VERY wary of which one you choose to go down.

best bark bouncers ever. great space. Friendly fun bartenders and you have to try the iced Chai!!read more

Our dog Valkyrie loved Bark House Social and she loved playing with other dogs. She's newer to…read moreinteracting with other dogs and she acclimated very well with the dogs in the park while being on the smaller side.

Multiple intricacies within the parks known as Town Lake Metropolitan. Waller Beach, the various…read moretrails and paths, the boardwalk, Ladybird Lake, etc. Such a peaceful and beautiful area to get in exercise (walking/running/leisurely strolling), enjoying the outdoors, year-round. Great to explore alone or with friends and family, or your furry friend. Different spots to sit and relax. Simply a beautiful piece of Austin for locals abs tourists alike.

You haven't explored Austin until you take a stroll through the series of parks through the Town…read moreLake areas. Covering multiple miles, you'll see parts of downtown alongside the colorado river. Along this pathway, you'll be lead to the Barton Springs municipal pool and the Zilker Park & Garden as you go west. Going east, you'll eventually find your way along the Boardwalk near the Town Lake apartments and then at some point, the peace point at lady bird lake, one of the chillest spots in Austin to zone out. Obviously you bike, jog, run, walk, dogwalk, skip, however you prefer to galivant along the way of this beautiful section of the capital of Texas. It's one of many reasons people love living here!