Parks and Recreation
The Texas Hill Country around Austin thrives on the outdoor activities and live music. From Zilker Park's Barton Springs swimming hole, to Town Lake's gorgeous hike and bike trail, this relaxed and hippy chic city is the centerpiece of an area gleaming with recreational jewels. Mother nature truly blessed the Austin area with some of the most beautiful gifts of clear blue swimming holes, endless rolling hills, and lush hill country that accommodates several outdoor activities.
101 Swimming Holes including Barton Springs, Krause Springs, Hamilton Pool, and Campbell's Hole
Zilker Botanical Gardens is a miraculous landscape of vivid colors, thriving plants, and is truly aesthetically pleasing. They host several events and educational opportunities.
Austin Area Parks including Enchanted Rock as well as McKinney Falls.
Town Lake includes 17 ball fields for baseball, football, soccer and rugby, and volleyball. The area on the south side of Town Lake from Lamar Boulevard east to South First Street is known as Auditorium Shores, and many concerts and large events are held there. Butler Shores refers to that stretch of Town Lake from the Lamar bridge over the Colorado River to the east bank of Barton Creek. Hundreds of people gather daily to utilize the popular hike and bike trail.
Barton Creek Greenbelt is a gem in the heart of Austin that flows 7.9 miles and is surrounded by towering cliffs and green lush vegetation.
Biking Resources are very popular for several Austin habitants because of our rolling terrain, great velloways, and home of Lance Armstrong.
Disc Golf courses are found throughout Austin from Circle C Ranch to Zilker Park.
Walking Around Town accommodates several lifestyles, no matter which side of town you live: South Congress, Zilker Park or Mt. Bonnell
Texas Golfing is very popular. There are great PGA certified public and private courses stretching throughout the area, from University of Texas Golf Club to Dallas National Golf Club
