very helpful respectful for all that worry about your kids that is ok go with the learn with them…read morehere and make each other better as a whole.

The new rec center is great. Very clean but with a welcoming vibe not sterile. The grounds are on…read morethe smallish side but well laid out and planned to maximize it's use.

Northwest Park near Burnet Road is nicely placed into a residential area. The park covers a very…read morelarge green space. While a great deal of the park is open to the public, some parts of the parks grounds are under construction specifically the pool area (according to a construction worker on site, construction has been ongoing for a 1.5 years). The grounds appear to be well manicured. Large, shaded oak trees are the focal point of the park. The park's amenities are a standout. Northwest park features playgrounds, pickle ball, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a scenic pond. The park appears children friendly except for the portion under construction. There's also a walking path around the park and Shoal Creek running along the edge. Overall, Northwest Park is a versatile, green space where recreation, nature, and community converge.

I thought I would update my review from three years prior because of the new changes taking place…read more The entire area surrounding the pool has been completely fenced off due to construction. The entire parking lot to the pool has also been closed down. You can still park on the side of the pool or all the way behind it. Considering how big this project is, I think it's safe to assume that it's going to be closed for the entire summer of 2025. The rest of the park is still available for use, although all the property next to the pool is fenced off. So you may wish to skip this as your pool choice this year and try again next year.

Decent park for the kiddos. Like that there's a tennis court and pool. Good crowds and gets pretty…read morebusy during the weekends. Like that there are levels of slides and some swings throughout. With that said, it's not my favorite park though and this is why - missing a sandbox. There's a hospital nearby with occasional sirens and my kid and some others keep running towards the noise wanting to see an ambulance/firetruck/police car and nothing preventing the kids from running into the street. A fence or wall would have been nice, atleast by the playground area to limit the # of exit points. Lastly, it can be a little dirtier compared to some of the other parks I have been to in the area. But overall, a decent park, love the neighborhood and the big trees, and good vibes overall.

I'm on a mission to visit as many of the playgrounds around me. I feel like Austin Playgrounds need…read morea better way to find them, the Austin parks & Rec website doesn't show enough about what the experiences at each one are really like. That being said, Ramsey is a five minute drive for us so the convenience is great. Parking is on the street and while I've always been able to find a spot, during peak play times you might have to circle the block and perfect your parallel parking skills. One of the main reasons I knocked a star off is the bathroom situation. Points for having bathrooms, but we only use them in emergencies. They're about as clean as you'd expect a park bathroom to be but they could absolutely use a little bit of updating. There is no soap available. I almost think I'm expecting too much but I've been to many playgrounds in major cities that were clean and had all the items you need for hygiene. (No changing tables here.) The playground is nice, it is separated in to two parts where one side seems a little more suited for older kids and the other side has some things toddlers can climb and play on. Lot of space for imaginative play with the boulders and "cave" they can get into. There is also a basketball court, tennis court, and a medium sized field to run around in. Decent amount of picnic tables here and benches.

I really enjoy coming down here for runs. There's a trail that loops around the park and lets you…read moresee every angle. This park really does have something for everyone, whether you're a kid who's wanting to explore a playground, a tennis or pickleball player wanting to play a few games, a basketball court, sand volleyball court, outdoor workout equipment and lots of Green space to just chill. If you're looking to host events they also have covered picnic tables. A lot of people bring their dogs to play and the park even has a water fountain that's at dog height for when it's too hot out. There's also a ton of free street parking around. There is an elementary school next door so some of the free start parking is not allowed during certain hours.

We've lived in the area for several years and have used the pool off and on when ours is in need of…read morerepair. It's a nice pool and the chemicals usually keep the pool in balance but some times in can be rather harsh. It's a great place to take my nieces and nephews when they visit. They have so much fun. The park has tennis courts and it's easy to play in and generally people are respectful of time. That pickleball thing is fun to watch and it's nice that they can have two games play on one tennis court. I have a terrible time with dogs off leash. I get that people love their pets but it's just not safe. The law is the law and it protects people from accidents. I've had two experiences where someone's dog has come running towards me off leash! I have no idea what that dog is going to do and hearing, "He's a good dog, he won't bite"! MEANS NOTHING TO ME. Anyway. It happened again this morning. I'll start carrying a walking stick.

Good for a short hike. Around 1 mile to complete all the trails. The path has loose sand and…read moregravel. The paths have slight grades of elevation and some stairs. There are parking spots as well. The trail has lots of trees giving the trail shade. It's good for dogs and has a few picnic tables. There are also garbage receptacles to throw away any trash. The trails are open during daylight hours. If you just want to walk your dog, get away from the hustle and bustle of Austin, or sit down to eat a sandwich, then Allen Park may be just what you are looking for.

Stopped by for a socially distanced get-together with my best friend who was in town visiting from…read moreout of state a while back (read: Christmas holiday but I'm the worst about actually publishing my reviews) We'd each picked up meals from the Galaxy Cafe before driving separately to this location. Parking was easy and we were able to find picnic tables after a quick walk up the trail. This park is lovely with the plant life, but the trails seem a little shabby and the park overall is just a tad rundown. The "play area" has definitely seen better days and I wish the trails were more clearly defined and marked. It was a nice reprieve and I'm sure the neighborhood loves having the park nearby, but the overall appearance and upkeep could certainly be improved. I would probably come here again, but it's not my first choice for parks in the Austin area.

Nice park, has swings, a nice sandbox and plenty of space for the kids to run around.read more

Wooten Park is the perfect location to have baseball practice at & thankfully our coach knew about…read morethis cool little park tucked behind Wooten Elementary. It has a wide open field & is right next to a playground & basketball court. It also has park benches along the open field. Wooten Park is also a very convenient location to exercise as well because it has a sidewalk that goes all around the park & school BUT I have yet to do any exercise here...next practice I promise I will run my butt off! ;). -Rebecca out

This park is named after the school that sits next to the park. Timothy Alvin Brown elementary…read moreschool is directly next to the park. It is a small rectangular park with a covered basketball court and a small circular walk path. There are no picnic tables at this location. It is primarily used by the elementary school and other neighborhood kids. The upper deck of 183 is also clearly visible from the park which means there is a constant highway noise. It's a nice small neighborhood park, but it does lack amenities.

Nice location, courts seem to be in a generally good condition. Surface is so fast that I doubt it…read moreis up to the hard courts standard. Yet, it is a nice club and has a lot of good players.

The Whitaker Tennis Courts are less formally known as the UT Intramural courts. They are located at…read morethe corner of Guadalupe and 51st St, just north of where Guadalupe and Lamar merge. I played here when attending UT in the early 80s. At that time, the courts and complex were world-class - lots of top-rate courts and the largest and best practice backboards I have ever seen. It's not so world-class now but it appears renovations are in progress. Passing through Austin, I had to visit the courts even though I wasn't going to play (I'm not a student and the complex was closed anyway). Many hours were spent on these courts. The great thing about the complex was that even if you didn't have a playing partner that day, all you had to do was start hitting against the wall and you'd either get asked to play or would see someone your level and ask them. It was awesome. The older courts are in a sorry state - deteriorated paint, cracks and weeds growing out of the cracks. The newer section seems to be in much better shape. The school needs to bring this facility back up to UT standards. So, I'm giving it four stars based on size, the back boards and a nostalgic sense for what they once were to me (and hopefully will be in the future for current UT students).