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!

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.

Thinkery, dickory, dock, the Lil kiddos ran around the block! This place was such a treat. Highly…read morerecommend for anyone with kids under 5 (maybe 6). It's a nice facility with plenty of activities for the little ones. A majority of the space is outdoors, but they installed several sun shades which helps keep the kids out of direct sunlight. Keep in mind, Del Valle only offers general admission hours on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

This is Thinkery's new location on the Del Valle School campus…read more Currently, only one area is open to the public and you can reserve 2-hour slots through their website. They have different play scapes for toddlers and young kids as well as small bikes, trikes, water toys and painting supplies. It's a nice way for kids to spend a couple of hours here doing various activities but it's nowhere near as big or engaging as the original Thinkery at Mueller.

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.

Absolutely loved Live Oak Brewery! Nick was great at helping us out and gave us an excellent…read morerundown of their beers, making it easy to find a few favorites to try. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, and you can tell they take pride in both their beer and customer experience. Everything we sampled was fantastic, with plenty of great options for different tastes. Such a great vibe overall, and we can't wait to come back again!

This park is my favorite spot to launch a kayak on the Colorado River. The river is wide and easily…read morenavigated the entire stretch at this point. The current can be strong after a strong rain but never whitewater strong and even with my dog at the headboard shifting and moving around I have never had trouble navigating it. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds so bring your camera!

I hired Zippy for my best friend's 23rd birthday, and it was a blast!!! He is super funny and had a…read morewhole personalized program of entertainment. I really appreciated his flexibility, communication, and intentional effort. You can tell he truly cares about what he does. It was a pretty casual yet exciting night, and I really recommend him for any adult in your life that's silly and enjoys balloons/tricks! He brought us so much childlike joy-- it was quite wonderful and healing. Thank you, Zippy!

Thank you to Zippy for helping to make my daughter's 6th carnival-themed birthday party was a hit…read moreenjoyed by kids of all ages (but really from 2-12 YO with at least 30 adults). He was a extremely communicative, profession and punctual. The kids loved the magic show and impressive balloon art. Zippy was really patient and accommodating for younger children, such as my almost four-year old who accidentally popped multiple balloons and requested new ones. We highly recommend Zippy for a memorable event and family-friendly and silly entertainment!

Our outing with Maverick Horseback Riding was the highlight of our entire vacation. My family of…read morefour are wholly inexperienced riders; Joan Marie and her team were superb guides with the right balance of instruction, independence, and fun. Joan Marie did us an immense favor, too, by allowing us to start our ride a couple hours early in order to avoid an incoming thunderstorm. I'm sure she saved our weekend! And a final kudos for an excellent BBQ joint recommendation; we went straight there for lunch after our ride and got a "full" Lockhart experience! Strongly recommend Maverick for an excellent equestrian experience!

This was what I had wanted for my birthday, sadly it was a total waste of money…read more We had booked the sunset ride, but by the time we got going after waiting and waiting, it was dark. Our ride was scheduled to start at 4:00, but it got delayed with no explanation and we did not start until after 5:30. The sun had set by that time because of winter and we couldn't see any of the views. Also, we didn't do a true trail ride, they took us to the city park and we rode around there at night, it was absolutely underwhelming for what we paid. Lastly, there was this little girl who is the daughter of one of the instructors. At first she was cute and sassy, then it just got old. She spoke to the adults like she was one, telling them to "move" out of her way.

We just finished building our pool, and we honestly cannot say enough good things about Nate and…read morehis team. From day one, his attention to detail, communication, and craftsmanship were outstanding. Before we received the final contract, Nate spent months with us on the design, going back and forth on every detail and with extreme patience. He was able to provide accurate pricing on all the additions and changes. When we would ask for something he would explain WHY it can or cannot be done. Every step of the process was handled with professionalism and care, and it is clear he takes immense pride in his work. What stood out the most, though, was his character. He's honest, dependable, and truly cares about doing things the right way. In an industry where that isn't always guaranteed, working with someone who leads with integrity made the entire experience stress-free and genuinely enjoyable. Nate has a degree in civil engineering from A&M and is able to explain the physics of why we might not want to do something we think we want to do. We were wanting a special feature for the pool and Nate said we could do it as long as it was done a certain way. We pushed back and he gently provided the justification and engineering evidence to support his stance. We are so glad he talked us down from making a potential thousands of dollars mistake and he handled it with patience, care and understanding. He consistently went above and beyond, caught things we never would have noticed, and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. It was a total slam dunk from start to finish. If you're considering building a pool, I would recommend Athena Pools without hesitation. He didn't just build us a pool -- he created a space our family will enjoy for years to come. We're incredibly grateful for Nate and his entire team's work and would choose him again in a heartbeat.

I highly recommend Athan Pool and would use them again without hesitation. They are men of their…read moreword and my pool is proof! Major construction projects are always a hassle and headache BUT Athena Pools removed all those worries. I love my pool and so do my kids. Jeff and Nate are true professionals in their craft! Engineers by trait and it shows by there renderings and how the finished product came out. I've had zero issues months later and only have the highest praise.

Heart songs has been a gift for my boy, he treasures his time there with the teachersread more

Heartsong is amazing! It is so great for music and language development! The space the owner…read more(Carey) has created is wonderful for playing before/after class and connecting with the other families. My son does several paid activity classes during the week (music, gym, dance, etc.) - this is by far the best value for your money. You'll get music, teachers who have studied the curriculum and Montessori education, movement, language development, and a beautiful space for play and community after class. My son started at 11 months and I wish we started earlier! For weeks he just sat in our laps and listened most of the class. He seemed like he wasn't super excited but he was actually just slowly absorbing everything! It's now been four months and he gets so excited every time he hears music he starts dancing and smiling! We listen to all the songs in the car and someties at home and he's started singing along to several words from different songs. He even remembers which words/sounds are coming next - it's so adorable to hear him in the back of the car singing! Heartsong has been great for language development too - an unexpected plus! My son started saying words with difficult sounds (e.g., "car") that we hadn't heard as a babble sound or really used often and we figured out it's because the "ca"/"ka" sound is used in several songs we're singing this semester. Neat! I love that Heartsong follows the Music Together curriculum which means you do the same set of about 25 songs over the 10-week "semester" and then move to a different set. This allows time for the kids to get used to the sound of a song over the semester. The songs have been developed to help with language development (lots of different sounds), music development, and even self-regulation (slower/faster). I love that the teachers offer insights on why certain things they do help with development. The in-class experience will vary by teacher. Keep that in mind if you decide to do demo classes first.