Parks and outdoors in Austin, TX

The outdoors here is organised around water. The river through the middle of the city and the greenbelt to the southwest are the two anchors.

Worth knowing

  • The trail loop around the river is the easiest way to see the city on foot.
  • The greenbelt changes completely with rainfall — check recent conditions before planning a swim.
  • Shade is the scarce resource from June to September. Early morning is the usable window.

Neighbourhoods

South Congress · East Austin · Rainey Street · Hyde Park · The Domain