So glad we tried this park! On or off leash dog park with water pond for the fur babies to play…read more Shaded benches available on the farthest end of the park and loved the vibe. There are shower hoses for when you opt to wash them after the dip. So cool to have this place near us!

My name is Charlie Blu. I'm an Australian Shepherd and give 4 paws up plus a stub for a tail…read more That's 5 if you are counting in human years. My dad and mum take me here when we are in town and this is my favorite place to run around. Even though I'm just a pup, the grownup doggies teach me new things like how to play chase, sniff and aimlessly run around. I haven't totally braved the water park just yet, but watching the retrievers jump in and fetch has started to build my interest. I did get in the pool up to my chest and got dirty enough to need a bath, but not fully committed to jump in yet. I think if I play it wisely, I'll milk it for all it's worth and probably will get a few more trips in before I take the plunge. Luckily, the park has multiple wash stations on the way in/out, so my humans can clean me up nicely before our ride home. Not my favorite thing to do, but since it's a doggie dog world, I have to live by their rules. Now that I'm 7 months old and weigh 30 pounds, I can play in the large dog area which is much more fun for me. When I was under 30 pounds, I used the small dog area which is overall a bit smaller in size, and the grass is a bit "ruff", so not as much fun. Also too many yapping pups there for my taste. So if you have the zoomies and are in the area, come by and say hi, or come play with me as I'm looking for new friends all the time. I'll be the black /white pup with the one blue eye, the Australian accent and hanging out next to the pool.

There is something peaceful about spending time in the morning I the morning. I found a l hidden…read moregem in our neighborhood...great hills park. Out odds family friendly with a number of apparatuses for children. The park also has a small pavilion for eating or playing games. This park is very clean and well maintained. You will need to travel through the great hills residential area in order to reach the park, which is off Raincreek parkway & San Souci. Enjoy!

Great Hills Park might be the best hidden getaway trail in Northeast Austin. The trail begins at a…read morepark that features a number of activities from a sand pit to workout equipment to playgrounds. The trail itself is not difficult, only spanning a mile or so if that but there is a lot packed into that mile, especially as there are many branches of pathways. From winding slopes to running streams and rocky alcoves, you get a little bit of everything on this trail. Throughout our entire walk through there was hardly anyone on the trail which gave it a sense of peace and serenity that can sometimes be very hard to find on Austin trails. The only qualms we have about this trail are that there are no garbage cans anywhere, and as litter conscious people we had to wait quite some time to get rid of our trash since only one end of the trail has a waste bin. The other issue is that is is incredibly rocky, and not large rocks that take time to hurdle and climb over, but small loose rocks that always have you feeling unsure of yourself, even on flat ground. Both are very minor issues to have but important to note nonetheless. Ultimately, Great Hills is a lovely trail that is convenient and quiet allowing for a solace filled escape. We recommend it to anyone living in the area.

Very nice park. The dog park was smaller than I hoped, but bigger than others in the Austin area…read more The walk around the park with my dog on leash was great. Plenty of the path was shaded which made it so nice on such a hit July day.

Took my dogs here and the whole park was filled with stickers that got stuck in their paws and…read morecovered my shoes

The park itself is okay, we travel so we've been to 11 states worth of dog parks for our dog Nova…read more For Austin I thought it would look nicer. The reason I gave it a 5 stars is for the other dogs and all the cool dog owners. We struck up some conversations with some of the owners and our dog LOOOVED playing with their dogs. It also had an interesting bird houses on a pole.

Important note: The wading pool is not for the fur babies. We were slightly misled, but regardless,…read morethe dogs had a great time West Austin Park (& Wading Pool) is a green space in the cute Clarksville neighborhood.There's a playground, wading pool, and open lawn for some frisbi throwing or whatever park activity you're into. As for the dog park area... it's a wonky and warped medium-sized lot that's fenced in. Water bowls are spread throughout, along with patio chairs that neighbors likely donated, and the majority of it is shaded. This dog park seems to be maintained by the community. There was a giant water jug that one kind gentleman kept refilling the bowls. Outside the bark park you'll find the water refill and rinsing station. My dog had a great time, and would probably give this spot a solid 5-stars.

What a cool concept for fur baby moms, dads and those who like fur babies. You can have adult…read morebeverages while your fur babies tool around the playground to their hearts content. No food is allowed on the actual playground. If you do not have a fur baby, and just want to hang for an hour or two, you can enjoy this interaction with the fur babies. It kind of like when you are an aunt and you spoil your nieces and nephews for a day and then drop off at home. You can get a day pass as low as $12 or you can purchase other packages. This is the type of place you can catch up with a friend or family member in a relaxed, comfortable environment. The Yard Bar grounds are quite large, so plenty of room for your fur babies to roam around.

Good luck to you Kristen! Today is the last day Yard Bar is open after 11 years in business.read more

The hubs and I are on a walking tour of nearby parks. We get dedicated talk time in a focused…read moremanner and we also get a number of steps in with walking (10,000 steps a day is the goal). St. Edward's park is small somewhat unkemp park. The entry is filled with prickly cacti. Once you make it past the cacti, the park opens to small, narrow and rocky walking or hiking trails. There is a section of the wooden fence which is falling down. While the foliage is appealing, navigating this park can be very challenging. We did not stay for an extensive period of time. It's a high probability we will not be returning to this park. There are more visually appealing parks in Austin and there surrounding areas to choose from.

Don't come here until Austin get out of drought condition. Also there are other posts about car…read morebreak-in so be careful. A lot of trash at the parking lot btw. Some people just don't take care of things. Currently the weir is dry and the creek drying up. Without water, the scenery is not as vibrant as before. You can tell they been sun bleached. If you get close to the water you can see there are still small fishes living in the water.

This is a fairly easy hike as in distance, however the terrain makes it a little challenging. The…read moresurface has rock, dirt, gravel, stumps and water. So insure the soles of your shoes are in good shape to prevent falls. I've walked here a couple of times now. Today it was a little chilly but nothing too bad. The last time it was warmer and the vegetation was much greener. The trail is about 1.5 miles long but back and forth you can get around 3 miles. So if you are looking for different scenery, then be sure to stop by here!

Exercise is a fundamental part of our lives! My husband and I sometimes walk through the…read moreneighborhood in an effort to have together time and get some exercise...a twofer! We were so carried away with our conversation this morning, we ended up at Bull Creek District Park. We walked around Bull Creek for a while and then headed home. You can see mountain bikers often at Bull Creek and sometimes runners or avid walkers especially on the weekends. On the weekend it can be quite busy. It's ideal for enjoying nature or catching up.

Great place to chill with your pup and have a drink. The people are so friendly, staff is very…read moreaccommodating and just overall relaxing place to be. Will be back more often.

Came here on Saturday at around 5 for the first time. It was pretty slow, we had two dogs with us…read moreand there was maybe three others. But it was pretty hot out, and once the sun went down the party really started- there was upwards of 10 dogs when we left! The property is located out in Leander and is pretty rustic- the park is all dirt with lots of seating scattered throughout for humans (a fun vibe with mismatched chairs and tables of all styles and heights) and cute playground furniture for the doggos to run and jump on. There is plenty of tree shade as well, and water bowls set out for the pups. You check in at the bar and then can order drinks directly from a window in the dog park so you don't have to leave the fenced in park, which is nice. This dog park is super casual- no food served here, or cocktails. Just a nice straightforward (and reasonably priced) beer and wine menu. But really, what else do you need? Just some dogs, music (they had music playing) and a cold beer that comes with a cute coozie. The staff was so nice and really good with the dogs- they were there managing all the interactions and ensuring that nothing got tense. I really appreciated that. They do have doggie ice cream that you can purchase and have your dog eat outside of the park (no food allowed inside, makes a ton of sense). This place may not have jumbo screens and margaritas like some other dog parks- but that's fine by me for the relaxed and friendly vibe, reasonable prices, and staff that ensures all the dogs are safe and having fun! We can't wait to come back again- especially for one of their cool events! (pet psychics!)