Things to do with kids in Austin, TX

Zilker Metropolitan Park

The city's crown jewel park featuring a large playground, botanical gardens, and the famous Barton Springs Pool.

4.8 (6180)FreeAustin, TX

💬 6 local tips

Old Settlers Park

Massive park with extensive sports complexes, picnic areas, and plenty of space for kids to run and play.

4.7 (6175)FreeRound Rock, TX

💬 1 local tip

Play for All Abilities Park

Large, inclusive playground designed for children of all physical and cognitive abilities.

4.9 (4529)FreeRound Rock, TX

💬 2 local tips

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

Large park with extensive hiking/biking trails, a playground, and a public pool.

4.7 (4202)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Large lakeside park with swimming areas, hiking trails, and picnic spots.

4.6 (3273)$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Butler Metro Park

Urban park with walking paths, a fountain, and great views of the city skyline.

4.7 (3125)FreeAustin, TX

💬 3 local tips

Pease District Park

Popular urban park with trails, sports courts, and a large playground area.

4.8 (3070)FreeAustin, TX

💬 7 local tips

Lake Pflugerville Park

Large reservoir park with a 3-mile trail, fishing piers, swimming beach, and kayak rentals.

4.6 (2169)FreePflugerville, TX

Katherine Fleischer Park

Community park with athletic fields, a pool, playground, and historic homestead.

4.7 (1527)FreeAustin, TX

Pfluger Park

Large public park with extensive trails, play areas, and sports courts.

4.7 (1379)FreePflugerville, TX

Bob Wentz Park

Lakeside park on Lake Travis popular for swimming, windsurfing, and picnicking.

4.4 (1269)$$Austin, TX

Berry Springs Park & Preserve

Large park with a 3-mile trail, fishing, camping, and friendly resident donkeys for kids to see.

4.8 (1221)FreeGeorgetown, TX

Waterloo Park

Downtown park with walking trails and a large, modern playground.

4.7 (1168)FreeAustin, TX

Dick Nichols District Park

Large community park with a playground, walking trails, picnic areas, and a public swimming pool.

4.6 (1158)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Lady Bird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park

Urban park along the hike and bike trail with sports fields and lake access.

4.7 (1145)FreeAustin, TX

Springwoods Park

Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails, and various sports courts.

4.7 (1054)FreeAustin, TX

East Metropolitan Park

Large park with a disc golf course, fishing piers, sports fields, a public pool, and a playground.

4.6 (886)FreeManor, TX

Lakeway City Park

Riverside park featuring two playgrounds, hiking trails, a beach area, and a dog park.

4.7 (814)FreeLakeway, TX

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Community park with a playground, public swimming pool, and basketball and tennis courts.

4.5 (800)FreeAustin, TX

Dove Springs District Park

Spacious park offering a playground, public swimming pool, and various sports courts.

4.5 (768)FreeAustin, TX

Richard Moya Park

Spacious park featuring a playground, basketball courts, and a historic bridge.

4.6 (740)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Joanne Land Playground

Large, modern playground with extensive climbing structures and play areas.

4.7 (717)FreeRound Rock, TX

💬 1 local tip

Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

Downtown riverfront park with trail access, popular for kayaking and fishing.

4.6 (702)FreeAustin, TX

Ramsey Neighborhood Park

Local park featuring a playground, outdoor swimming pool, and sports courts.

4.6 (682)FreeAustin, TX

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

Lakefront park with trails, picnic spots, and access to the water.

4.7 (613)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Milburn Park

Large community park with extensive playground facilities and open green space.

4.8 (578)FreeCedar Park, TX

Brentwood Neighborhood Park

Local park with a playground, swimming pool, and walking paths.

4.6 (559)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

The Quarry Splash Pad

Large, fun splash pad located within a regional park, perfect for cooling off in the summer.

4.7 (557)$Leander, TX

Gracywoods Neighborhood Park

Quiet neighborhood park with green space and play areas for children.

4.6 (532)FreeAustin, TX

Emma Long Metropolitan Park Picnic Area A&B

Large lakeside park with picnic spots, swimming areas, and plenty of space to run.

4.6 (467)$Austin, TX

Longview Neighborhood Park

Community park with athletic fields, courts, a playground, and nature trails.

4.5 (440)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

City Of Bee Cave Central Park

Central park with well-maintained playground equipment and walking paths.

4.7 (422)FreeBee Cave, TX

Lakeline Park

Large community park featuring modern playgrounds, walking trails, and open green space.

4.8 (415)FreeCedar Park, TX

Garey Park

Large park with playgrounds, hiking trails, and fishing ponds.

4.2 (373)$Georgetown, TX

💬 1 local tip

Little Stacy Neighborhood Park

Woodsy park with a playground, picnic areas, and a seasonal wading pool for young children.

4.6 (369)FreeAustin, TX

Robinson Park

Neighborhood park featuring a playground and open areas for family recreation.

4.7 (364)FreeAustin, TX

Shipe Neighborhood Park

Local park with sports courts, a playground, and a seasonal wading pool.

4.5 (341)FreeAustin, TX

Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center

Large park with trails for hiking and horseback riding, plus a covered arena for events.

4.5 (336)FreeDripping Springs, TX

Alliance Children's Garden

Public park with a modern playground, climbing structures, and city views.

4.7 (334)FreeAustin, TX

💬 3 local tips

Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

Quiet peninsula area near Shoal Creek with scenic views and wildlife spotting.

4.6 (308)FreeAustin, TX

Eastwoods Neighborhood Park

Wooded park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic areas.

4.6 (291)FreeAustin, TX

Playground at Southpark Meadows

Convenient shopping center playground perfect for a quick break while running errands.

4.5 (277)FreeAustin, TX

Ricky Guerrero Park

Neighborhood park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and open space for play.

4.3 (243)FreeAustin, TX

Sand Beach Park

Small urban park along the lake trail near downtown.

4.7 (241)FreeAustin, TX

Windmill Run Park

Natural park area with playground facilities and walking trails.

4.7 (240)FreeAustin, TX

Lindshire Park

Local neighborhood park with green space.

4.7 (196)FreeAustin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Great Hills Neighborhood Park

Local park with a playground and green space for neighborhood play.

4.8 (179)FreeAustin, TX

Barkley Meadows Park

Park area featuring pond views, walking trails, and playground space.

4.4 (175)FreeTX

Mary Elizabeth Branch Park

Modern urban park with a playground and open lawn space.

4.6 (161)FreeAustin, TX

Liz Carpenter Splash Pad

Popular downtown splash pad located in Butler Park, great for a quick cool-down.

4.0 (155)FreeAustin, TX