Top Rated Parks to Visit in Round Rock

"Austin's most popular green space, the 351-acre Zilker Park is a favorite recreation area that sits alongside Lady Bird Lake. The park's grassy expanses and picnic sites are ideal for lazy afternoons, but there are also many recreational facilities for the public to enjoy. Riverside walking trails, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course are all within park boundaries."

"With 350 acres to roam, you can play Frisbee on the Great Lawn, feed ducks along Barton Creek or visit the Austin Nature Center and its kid-friendly Dino Pit. Zilker is also home to the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. Continue to 5 of 10 below."

"Magical Mayfield Park is one of the coolest places in Austin. The setting is unique to urban parks in Austin because Mayfield is home to a bunch of peacocks and peahens. There’s a historic cottage, gardens, ponds, and hiking trails at Mayfield Park."

"Right next door to Laguna Gloria, Mayfield Park is a small and magical park that’s ideal for picnicking. However, Mayfield’s biggest attraction is the flock of gorgeous peacocks that roam freely. Best of all, this unusual park has no admission fee."

"Spend some leisure time walking the tranquil grounds of Mayfield Park. Mayfield Park is a nature preserve and gardens that feature some unique flora and decorative structures. Going to this park is one of the fun things to do in Austin."

"Definitely one of the better-known beaches in the Austin area, Emma Long Park was once known as City Park and has long been a popular spot for Austin locals to gather and enjoy recreational and relaxing activities at weekends or special occasions. Emma Long Park Beach sits snugly on the banks of Lake Austin and offers some breathtaking views of the local surroundings, as well as being equipped with some useful amenities and facilities like large parking lots and a long pier. Lots of boat traffic flows along this area, so it can be highly enjoyable to simply sit or stroll along the sand and watch the world go by."

"In the heart of Hill Country, just 25 minutes from downtown Austin, Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a lovely little escape from city life. Dig your toes into the sand, build a castle, or go for a dip in the shallow waters of the roped-off swimming area. The calm waves of Lake Austin are perfect for floating by the shores or heading out further in a kayak or canoe."

"This popular park boasts some great beaches in Austin and is fun for a quick picnic or swim. This site also has camping accommodations available for rental. This is ideal for a quick family getaway, it has boating ramps and designated open spaces."

"A favorite location that is popular with lovers of disc golf and students from the University at Texas Austin, Pease Park is centrally located in the city of Austin. Since the 1970s, Pease Park has been the home of Eeyore’s Birthday Party, an annual event that includes plenty of music, dancing, costumes, and games. There’s also an annual drum circle that takes place at the party, which generally attracts thousands of attendees every year."

"With Hyde Park, West Campus, and the University of Texas nearby, Pease Park is easily accessible from some of the best Austin neighborhoods. It was the first public park and is still one of the best parks in Austin. Right in the heart of the city, Pease Park offers the Shoal Creek Greenway, plus limestone bluffs, big shade trees, and beautiful green spaces that will make you feel like a time traveler — Is this the Texas of centuries past?"

"Call up your friends and set up a game of basketball or experience art & exercise with the Pease Park art installations, there is always something new and exciting to try!. Pease Park is home to wonderful playgrounds and a splash pad that will cool off the sweatiest of children. Open spaces and whimsical play areas make Pease Park great for everyone, both big and small."

"Auditorium Shores gets it name from the Palmer Auditorium as well as from lady Bird Lake, both of which are on either side of it, but it also could loosely refer to the festivals, events, and concerts that are often hosted there. Auditorium Shores is conveniently located right in Austin’s downtown area, and its green lawns are a great place for a game of frisbee, playing fetch with your dog off leash, or relaxing on a blanket with a good book. There is a wide network of lovely paths for walkers, joggers, dog walkers, and bicyclists that weaves and whirls through Auditorium Park."

"Check the events calendar when visiting Austin because there’s always something happening down at Auditorium Shores. It’s a large park on the shores of Lady Bird Lake used as an outdoor venue to host festivals, music concerts, and more. Auditorium Shores is an incredible place to enjoy live entertainment."

"This 40-plus acre park on the south side of the Colorado River provides lots of open space for outdoor recreation. The park is centrally located in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. When you want to get in touch with your inner flower child, check out one of the outdoor concerts or festivals hosted here."

"Old Settlers Park is one of the best known parks in the Austin area, and with 640 acres of trails, sports facilities, and picnic pavilions, it’s easy to see why. Picnickers can gather for family reunions or birthday parties to barbecue, play horseshoes, and enjoy each other’s company under one of the two pavilions, and sports enthusiasts can make full use of the facilities which include an 18 hole disc golf course, soccer fields and facilities, and 20 fields for baseball and softball. There is also a cricket field that includes batting cages for practice, Bright Lake, which comes stocked with fish like bass, perch, and catfish for anyone looking to try their luck with a fishing pole, and seven playgrounds for kids."

"Few beaches near Austin will make you feel as in-the-know as the Secret Beach at Roy Guerrero Park, where locals have been retreating for years to relax, play, and party. You only have to drive 15 minutes from the heart of Downtown to reach this natural haven, followed by a short 10-minute trek from the parking lot. Secret Beach is an open, sandy beach tucked in by trees, with access to a shallow, clear stretch of the Colorado River."

"Right across the river from downtown Austin, this park is set on Lady Bird Lake and offers access to a white, sandy beach along the Colorado River — Secret Beach. (It’s not a very well-kept secret, so make sure you bring your swimsuit.). The park features softball and baseball fields, a batting cage, volleyball courts, mixed use fields, a picnic area, BMX biking, walking trails, and a playground."

"The playground at Guerrero Colorado River Park is a kid’s paradise. There are multiple slides, swings, a huge play castle area, and even an exciting feature that mimics rock formations and lets kids test their balance on a guided tightrope walk. But the fun at GUerrero Colorado River Park isn’t just for the little ones."

"Few beaches near Austin will make you feel as in-the-know as the Secret Beach at Roy Guerrero Park, where locals have been retreating for years to relax, play, and party. You only have to drive 15 minutes from the heart of Downtown to reach this natural haven, followed by a short 10-minute trek from the parking lot. Secret Beach is an open, sandy beach tucked in by trees, with access to a shallow, clear stretch of the Colorado River."

"Right across the river from downtown Austin, this park is set on Lady Bird Lake and offers access to a white, sandy beach along the Colorado River — Secret Beach. (It’s not a very well-kept secret, so make sure you bring your swimsuit.). The park features softball and baseball fields, a batting cage, volleyball courts, mixed use fields, a picnic area, BMX biking, walking trails, and a playground."

"The playground at Guerrero Colorado River Park is a kid’s paradise. There are multiple slides, swings, a huge play castle area, and even an exciting feature that mimics rock formations and lets kids test their balance on a guided tightrope walk. But the fun at GUerrero Colorado River Park isn’t just for the little ones."

"Mueller Lake Park is centered around, as the name implies, Mueller Lake, a large body of water that is surrounded by 30 acres of green space, trails, and other amenities. The park is centrally located within the Mueller neighborhood, and is part of a green space park system that aims to make sure no one in the neighborhood is ever more than 600 feet from a park. Mueller Lake Park has a fun playground for kids, and directly adjacent to the play area is a huge sculpture of a big blue sea serpent called Nessy."

"Mueller Lake Park is the perfect combo of green space and city amenities. You can easily eat lunch at a local restaurant and then take a short walk over to fresh green grass, tall trees, and the shimmering lake. Visit the open-air amphitheater, one of the many interactive playscapes, or take your pooch to the dog park."

"This lakeside park is set on 30 acres of green space in Mueller, a planned neighborhood. It has an open-air amphitheater and stage. Plus, there’s an interactive playscape, a picnic area, a loop trail, and public art work."

"Austin is not only the home of the University of Texas, but the Texas State Capitol Building. The Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its "significant contribution to American history." The Capitol grounds span 22 acres and feature historical buildings, 17 monuments, and beautifully landscaped lawns in addition to the Capitol building itself."

"Built in 1888 from sunset-red granite, this state capitol is the largest in the US, backing up the ubiquitous claim that everything is bigger in Texas. If nothing else, take a peek at the lovely rotunda – be sure to look up at the dome – and try out the whispering gallery created by its curved ceiling."

"The Texas flag can fly higher than the American one, in recognition Texas was its own country before (as most Texans like to remind the rest of America) they allowed the United States to join them. Address: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States"

"My Yacht Club plans the most sophisticated and high-profile social events catering to nigh net worth guests and luxury brand partners that began in 2012. It is a scheduled nightclub party with a limited number of guests who can enter the yacht using their own private jets or boats. Guests of My Yacht Club should request first the event calendar to see if it will match their own schedule."

"Rainey Street is getting dangerously close to resembling Dirty Sixth when it comes to being overcrowded with drunk people wearing Hawaiian shirts. But Rainey is still an important drinking destination, especially if you’re going to Lucille. Inside the little bungalow, you can grab a cocktail in the AC and play checkers."