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    Katherine Fleischer Park

    4.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Rain W.

    We checked out this park this morning and it was really nice. Parking was easy enough and there were gender-neutral bathrooms. The park has a pretty epic-looking pool area, a homestead that features old-style buildings of the era, and a few walking trails. The central path surrounds a flood basin but notices are posted around it. The area is pretty calm and quiet so that was a definite plus.

    On an early Summer evening, you can hear the crickets.
    Joe C.

    Hey Tracey! I know you've been trying to hang out in the great outdoors more, especially now that it's spring, and getting darker later. Have you heard of Kathy Fleischer Park in Wells Branch? It's not that far from you, I think. Sure, it's owned by the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District, but I've heard several sources call it "...the jewel of the Wells Branch neighborhood." I know neither of us have kids, but there is a pretty cool shaded playground, with all the requisite swings, slides, and climby stuff to tucker out the little ones while moms gossip nearby. There's a nice pool that's usually pretty busy in the warm months, and often hosts way-too-intense kids in some sort of swimming league. And there's fields where folks play soccer, do yoga or some sort of crossfit-type stuff, fly kites, and whatever the heck else you'd do with a pair of football-sized fields. There's always folks playing hoops, tennis, and sand volleyball. But the trails are where it's at. Nice and wide, and mostly very level, with cute little bridges here and there, and little lantern light fixtures that come on at dark, and make things much brighter than you might expect. You can walk, jog, or bike there easily, and develop short or multi-mile routes. I prefer a loop north that goes by the duck pond (hey, watch out for the geese). South takes you across Wells Branch Parkway, and gets a little more, errrrr... isolated than some folks are comfortable with, when you get to where the "disc golf course" is. But they did to a good job of connecting neighborhoods and maximizing the easy of use for many folks. And it's really a diverse set of folks using the trails, so the people watching distracts me while I'm gasping for breath. Maybe we could do some jogging here before it gets too godawfully hot? I like to start at this park, cause it's kind of central to the area trails, and has the best parking. Yeah, let me know!

    Tracey S.

    This park is like the Town Lake of North Austin! Pros: - crushed gravel to run/walk on - lots of locals using it - restrooms and water fountains - wide trails - multiple access points - connects neighborhoods - Mills Pond is neat - parts with elevation - sports fields, swimming pool, and playground means no one is bored - movies in the park - much of the gravel trail is lit by lanterns at night - fireflies - plenty of parking on Klattenhoff and various streets and courts around the neighborhood Cons: - none

    Picnic pavillion.
    Mike B.

    What a great little neighborhood park. We dropped by for our grandniece's birthday party, and we were very impressed with the size of this park, its wide variety of facilities and its general state of cleanliness. This park has picnic areas, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a recreation building, a playground--and even a rustic farmhouse! There's also a large field suitable for football or soccer. This appears to be the community's flood catchment system in case of emergency, thus turning something utilitarian into something useful and beautiful. I envy the people who live around this oasis of awesome.

    Cute, mini Victorian home.
    Ashley H.

    We enjoyed our North side park day Pros: Tennis courts Basketball court Little house on the Prairie Adorable wooden house to play in Soccer field Hike/trail Lots of swings 2 great playscapes Bathrooms!! Shade or no shade- up to you No cons Pool was not opened for season yet, but looks big and also has a kiddie pool. Check it out!

    Elizabeth L.

    Katherine Fleischer Park is the jewel of the Wells Branch neighborhood. It is a large park that has several gazebos, a large heavily shaded playground, giant playhouse, pool, soccer field, volleyball courts, tennis courts (that double as basketball), baseball field. . . you name it, this park probably has it. It also has the original homestead and some signs explaining the history of Wells Branch. I often see school buses parked out front while school children take tours of the well maintained gardens. Kinda a neat little dose of Austin/Texas history. It is well integrated with the trails that go through the Wells Branch neighborhood, and includes trails to get to the frisbee golf course (called Wells Branch Park on yelp), the Wells Branch library and Mills Pond. It is a great place to have parties, large gatherings and ball games. You can rent out the community center for a small fee and it has a lovely courtyard that connects it to the playground. The Wells Branch MUD does a great job maintaining the park so it's always a pleasure to visit.

    The playhouse!!
    Suzie P.

    So...where to begin. Fisrt time were here it was for the 4th festival. It blew my mind. I loved it and I could not wait to come back after that 4th hype was all over.. We did. A couple times now!! It has been so wonderful having a nice park to go to. The playhouse is amazing fun for the kids.. And yes I got in too. So awesome inside!! Is it for adults?? Well, not really... Lol. But hey. It was fun I had to see what it was like. The park itself is so shady its ridiculous. Plenty of lounging areas in the center of the playground d and around it as well. A beautiful area... And they have pool in "splashing distance" :-) $5 per person. Not bad. Not crowded either. Most of the people I've seen are decent and happy go lucky.. Occasionally there are some others I wish would change their ways a bit... I don't care to hear rap music blasting out of a phone...especially while kiddos are playing nearby.. Just saying. Ear buds. Try them???!! Overall?? A GREAT park. On the top of list of favorite parks.

    Buu Anh T.

    Very nice park with walk way connected to mills pond. Cute little bridges and plenty of benches to sit down to chills.

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    Wonderful park and gravel trail with a couple of hills. Great for running and cycling.

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    So much to do here, hours of entertainment to be had, plenty of parking and it's super clean.

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    I have 5 and 3 year old boys and they didn't want to leave.. great park with great family friendly vibe

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    Lovely little neighborhood loop. Perfect for my little dog who gets to run in fresh grass, cross little bridges and meet other pups :)

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    Have been brining my girls here since they were toddlers. So much fun has been spent at this park, the trails and the pond

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    Very nice. The play house could use more lighting but my daughter loves it. Love the trails!

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